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‘Yellowstone’ has helped fuel Montana’s growth. But can the state handle the influx?

December 27, 2024/

Since “Yellowstone” first aired, the forces of growth and development haven’t been contained to the screen.

Between 2018 and 2022, U.S. Census data shows that nearly 50,000 people exercised their own right to move to Montana – drawn, in part, by “Yellowstone” itself.

As builders and developers have scrambled to meet all these newcomers’ demand for housing, they’ve had some success, increasing the number of housing units added annually. Learn more through the video above and read the complete series about the real-life stories of “Yellowstone” below.

Ted McDermott and Bryce Gauger Public Service Journalism Team

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