Columbia Falls is a city located in Flathead County Montana. Columbia Falls has a 2024 population of 5,833. Columbia Falls is currently growing at a rate of 1.92% annually and its population has increased by 8.18% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 5,392 in 2020.
The average household income in Columbia Falls is $77,812 with a poverty rate of 16.06%. The median age in Columbia Falls is 38.3 years: 36.7 years for males, and 39.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Columbia Falls was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 5,141 | 92.95% |
| Two or more races | 182 | 3.29% |
| Other race | 166 | 3% |
| Asian | 42 | 0.76% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Asian
Black or African American
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,140 | 2.53 | 64.4 | 35.6 |
| Married | 1,018 | 2.79 | 82.1 | 17.9 |
| Non Family | 624 | 1.32 | 41.7 | 58.3 |
| Male | 277 | 4.4 | 43.3 | 56.7 |
| Female | 221 | 2.38 | 73.8 | 26.2 |
2.76
Average Family Size
2.53
Average Household Size
64.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 240 | 6.54% |
| Associates Degree | 386 | 10.51% |
| Bachelors Degree | 800 | 21.79% |
| Graduate Degree | 361 | 9.83% |
| High School Graduate | 1,036 | 28.22% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 116 | 3.16% |
| Some College | 732 | 19.94% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 3,433 | 3,151 | 1,146 |
| Hispanic | 150 | 87 | 5 |
| 2+ Races | 116 | 116 | 10 |
| Other Race | 68 | 5 | 5 |
| Asian | 42 | 31 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 33.38%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $66,125 | $48,750 | $74,931 |
| Graduate Degree | $44,487 | $31,233 | $60,145 |
| High School Graduate | $30,479 | $32,063 | $18,418 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $25,526 | $34,929 | $23,409 |
| Overall | $43,161 | $36,769 | $46,029 |
| Some College | $46,090 | $62,375 | $39,042 |
$43,161
Average Earnings
$36,769
Average Male
$46,029
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
93.71% of Columbia Falls residents speak only English, while 6.29% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 2.83% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 4,977 | 692 | 13.9% |
| Other | 161 | 161 | 100% |
| Hispanic | 251 | 161 | 64.14% |
| Multiple | 182 | 10 | 5.49% |
16.06%
Overall Poverty Rate
14.38%
Male Poverty Rate
17.67%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Columbia Falls is Other, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Columbia Falls is Multiple, with 5.49% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 15.24%. Among those working part-time, it was 7.5%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 28.23%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 24.01% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 21.35% |
| Some College | 12.76% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 12.75% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 16.46% |
| Male Unemployed | 10.58% |
| Female Unemployed | 9.43% |
| Male Employed | 8.3% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $81,809 | $89,832 |
| Households | $65,313 | $77,812 |
| Married Families | $110,250 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $21,265 | $33,135 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
46.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
48.5%
Male Marriage Rate
45.0%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
398
Number of Veterans
365
Male Veterans
33
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 170 |
| Second Gulf War | 18 |
| First Gulf War | 11 |
| World War II | 1 |
| Korea | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 162 |
| 75+ | 143 |
| 65 to 74 | 55 |
| 35 to 54 | 38 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 398 | 10.04% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
16.18%
Veteran Poverty Rate
11.56%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
69.4%
Labor Force Participation
64.6%
Employment Rate
6.8%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
53.15%
Born in Columbia Falls
97.6%
Native Born
2.4%
Foreign Born
1.45%
Non Citizen
0.96%
Naturalized
97.6% of Columbia Falls residents were born in the United States, with 53.15% having been born in Montana. 1.45% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 6,384 | 110 | 1.75% |
| 2028 | 6,274 | 110 | 1.78% |
| 2027 | 6,164 | 111 | 1.83% |
| 2026 | 6,053 | 110 | 1.85% |
| 2025 | 5,943 | 110 | 1.89% |
| 2024 | 5,833 | 110 | 1.92% |
| 2023 | 5,723 | 63 | 1.11% |
| 2022 | 5,660 | 76 | 1.36% |
| 2021 | 5,584 | 192 | 3.56% |
| 2020 | 5,392 | -483 | -8.22% |
| 2019 | 5,875 | 296 | 5.31% |
| 2018 | 5,579 | 209 | 3.89% |
| 2017 | 5,370 | 169 | 3.25% |
| 2016 | 5,201 | 144 | 2.85% |
| 2015 | 5,057 | 148 | 3.01% |
| 2014 | 4,909 | 117 | 2.44% |
| 2013 | 4,792 | 67 | 1.42% |
| 2012 | 4,725 | 18 | 0.38% |
| 2011 | 4,707 | 6 | 0.13% |
| 2010 | 4,701 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 3,645 | 703 | 23.9% |
| 1990 | 2,942 | -170 | -5.46% |
| 1980 | 3,112 | 460 | 17.35% |
| 1970 | 2,652 | -3,732 | -58.46% |