Great Falls is a city located in Cascade County Montana. Great Falls has a 2024 population of 60,414. It is also the county seat of Cascade County. Great Falls is currently declining at a rate of -0.01% annually and its population has decreased by -0.05% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 60,446 in 2020.
The average household income in Great Falls is $75,826 with a poverty rate of 14.98%. The median age in Great Falls is 38.8 years: 37.6 years for males, and 40.7 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Great Falls was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 51,451 | 85.22% |
| Two or more races | 3,983 | 6.6% |
| Native American | 2,559 | 4.24% |
| Other race | 1,190 | 1.97% |
| Black or African American | 637 | 1.06% |
| Asian | 551 | 0.91% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 2 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Native American
Other race
Black or African American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 25,720 | 2.27 | 66.2 | 33.8 |
| Non Family | 10,996 | 1.26 | 52.8 | 47.2 |
| Married | 10,544 | 3.02 | 84.1 | 15.9 |
| Female | 2,864 | 3.09 | 54.7 | 45.3 |
| Male | 1,316 | 3.03 | 59.7 | 40.3 |
2.95
Average Family Size
2.27
Average Household Size
66.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,848 | 4.37% |
| Associates Degree | 4,228 | 10% |
| Bachelors Degree | 7,203 | 17.04% |
| Graduate Degree | 4,125 | 9.76% |
| High School Graduate | 13,765 | 32.56% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 881 | 2.08% |
| Some College | 10,223 | 24.18% |
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 | 36,517 | 34,706 | 10,225 |
| 2+ Races | 1,971 | 1,786 | 468 |
| Native American | 1,569 | 1,117 | 71 |
| Hispanic | 1,511 | 1,345 | 247 |
| Black | 541 | 446 | 107 |
| Other Race | 515 | 494 | 217 |
| Asian | 401 | 381 | 178 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among other race people with a rate of 95.92%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 44.39%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $54,420 | $67,006 | $47,052 |
| Graduate Degree | $65,042 | $73,680 | $52,293 |
| High School Graduate | $35,986 | $43,590 | $27,141 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $21,215 | $28,750 | $12,083 |
| Overall | $41,737 | $46,899 | $36,396 |
| Some College | $38,805 | $43,995 | $34,147 |
$41,737
Average Earnings
$46,899
Average Male
$36,396
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
97.02% of Great Falls residents speak only English, while 2.98% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 1.25% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 48,902 | 5,831 | 11.92% |
| Native | 2,317 | 1,262 | 54.47% |
| Hispanic | 3,204 | 1,031 | 32.18% |
| Multiple | 3,938 | 781 | 19.83% |
| Other | 1,184 | 348 | 29.39% |
| Black | 609 | 138 | 22.66% |
| Asian | 530 | 128 | 24.15% |
14.98%
Overall Poverty Rate
14.38%
Male Poverty Rate
15.57%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Great Falls is Native, with 54.47% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Great Falls is White, with 11.92% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.16%. Among those working part-time, it was 18.85%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 24.75%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 37.22% |
| High School | 17.25% |
| Some College | 11.5% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 2.83% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 32.5% |
| Female Unemployed | 24.2% |
| Female Employed | 9.49% |
| Male Employed | 7.77% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $78,799 | $92,492 |
| Households | $58,272 | $75,826 |
| Married Families | $93,374 | $109,699 |
| Non Families | $37,604 | $51,056 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
45.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
45.8%
Male Marriage Rate
44.1%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
6,080
Number of Veterans
5,346
Male Veterans
734
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 2,199 |
| Vietnam | 1,826 |
| First Gulf War | 1,674 |
| Korea | 413 |
| World War II | 117 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 1,697 |
| 65 to 74 | 1,288 |
| 75+ | 1,205 |
| 55 to 64 | 1,100 |
| 18 to 34 | 790 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 5,529 | 13.52% |
| Hispanic | 344 | 16.97% |
| 2+ Races | 220 | 9.52% |
| Native American | 119 | 6.78% |
| Other Race | 101 | 14.64% |
| Black | 75 | 13.39% |
| Asian | 36 | 8.51% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
6.1%
Veteran Poverty Rate
25.24%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
62.8%
Labor Force Participation
58.7%
Employment Rate
3.4%
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
59.95%
Born in Great Falls
98.48%
Native Born
1.52%
Foreign Born
0.34%
Non Citizen
1.18%
Naturalized
98.48% of Great Falls residents were born in the United States, with 59.95% having been born in Montana. 0.34% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 60,374 | -8 | -0.01% |
| 2028 | 60,382 | -8 | -0.01% |
| 2027 | 60,390 | -8 | -0.01% |
| 2026 | 60,398 | -8 | -0.01% |
| 2025 | 60,406 | -8 | -0.01% |
| 2024 | 60,414 | -8 | -0.01% |
| 2023 | 60,422 | -98 | -0.16% |
| 2022 | 60,520 | 122 | 0.2% |
| 2021 | 60,398 | -48 | -0.08% |
| 2020 | 60,446 | 1,969 | 3.37% |
| 2019 | 58,477 | -317 | -0.54% |
| 2018 | 58,794 | -149 | -0.25% |
| 2017 | 58,943 | -35 | -0.06% |
| 2016 | 58,978 | -354 | -0.6% |
| 2015 | 59,332 | -65 | -0.11% |
| 2014 | 59,397 | -180 | -0.3% |
| 2013 | 59,577 | 274 | 0.46% |
| 2012 | 59,303 | -115 | -0.19% |
| 2011 | 59,418 | 179 | 0.3% |
| 2010 | 59,239 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 56,690 | 1,593 | 2.89% |
| 1990 | 55,097 | -1,787 | -3.14% |
| 1980 | 56,884 | -3,207 | -5.34% |
| 1970 | 60,091 | 4,734 | 8.55% |
| 1960 | 55,357 | 16,143 | 41.17% |
| 1950 | 39,214 | 9,286 | 31.03% |
| 1940 | 29,928 | 1,106 | 3.84% |
| 1930 | 28,822 | 4,701 | 19.49% |
| 1920 | 24,121 | 10,173 | 72.94% |
| 1910 | 13,948 | -982 | -6.58% |
| 1900 | 14,930 | 10,951 | 275.22% |
| 1890 | 3,979 | -56,395 | -93.41% |