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Montana 's economy is strong and Montana
Travel, the state's tourism division, promotes the
state as a quality vacation, conference and film destination.
Montana Travel maintains 10 separate tourism and travel
websites with over 2.5 million visitors a year. Tourism
and film production are active players in the state's
economy.
Since 1991, Montana 's nonresident visitation
has increased by 27%, equaling $1.75 billion from outside
the state. Of the 9.55 million out-of-state visitors
in 2001.
49% visited to vacation
22% visited family and friends
11% visited for business reasons
9% were traveling through Montana to another destination
9% came to shop or attend a conference/convention
Wildlife watching
Visiting family and friends
Nature photography
Shopping
Hiking
Visiting historic/interpretive sites
The top destinations are Glacier and Yellowstone National Park .
Resident Population 917,621
Median Age 39
Persons per household 2.45
Median Household Income $33,900 (3 year average)
Land Area 145,552 sq. miles
Person/Sq. Mile 6.2
Source: U.S. Census Bureau , U.S.
Bureau of Economic Analysis, January 14, 2004
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