Cascade County, Montana's estimated 2024 population is 84,799 with a growth rate of -0.12% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Cascade County, Montana is the 5th largest county in Montana. The 2010 population was 81,513 and has seen a growth of 4.03% since that time.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 84,294 | -101 | -0.12% |
| 2028 | 84,395 | -101 | -0.12% |
| 2027 | 84,496 | -101 | -0.12% |
| 2026 | 84,597 | -101 | -0.12% |
| 2025 | 84,698 | -101 | -0.12% |
| 2024 | 84,799 | -101 | -0.12% |
| 2023 | 84,900 | -101 | -0.12% |
| 2022 | 85,001 | 450 | 0.53% |
| 2021 | 84,551 | 144 | 0.17% |
| 2020 | 84,407 | 3,014 | 3.7% |
| 2019 | 81,393 | -363 | -0.44% |
| 2018 | 81,756 | 27 | 0.03% |
| 2017 | 81,729 | 74 | 0.09% |
| 2016 | 81,655 | -304 | -0.37% |
| 2015 | 81,959 | -159 | -0.19% |
| 2014 | 82,118 | -123 | -0.15% |
| 2013 | 82,241 | 584 | 0.72% |
| 2012 | 81,657 | -77 | -0.09% |
| 2011 | 81,734 | 221 | 0.27% |
| 2010 | 81,513 | 0 | 0% |
| 1990 | 77,691 | -3,005 | -3.72% |
| 1980 | 80,696 | -1,108 | -1.35% |
| 1970 | 81,804 | 8,386 | 11.42% |
| 1960 | 73,418 | 20,391 | 38.45% |
| 1950 | 53,027 | 11,028 | 26.26% |
| 1940 | 41,999 | 853 | 2.07% |
| 1930 | 41,146 | 2,310 | 5.95% |
| 1920 | 38,836 | 10,003 | 34.69% |
| 1910 | 28,833 | 3,056 | 11.86% |
| 1900 | 25,777 | 17,022 | 194.43% |
| 1890 | 8,755 | -75,539 | -89.61% |
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 71,640 | 84.68% |
| Two or more races | 6,291 | 7.44% |
| Native American | 2,977 | 3.52% |
| Other race | 1,441 | 1.7% |
| Black or African American | 1,232 | 1.46% |
| Asian | 1,010 | 1.19% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 10 | 0.01% |
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 | 34,909 | 2.34 | 70.2 | 29.8 |
| Married | 16,325 | 3.04 | 82.8 | 17.2 |
| Non Family | 13,583 | 1.23 | 57.8 | 42.2 |
| Female | 3,456 | 3.05 | 61.1 | 38.9 |
| Male | 1,545 | 3.22 | 65.7 | 34.3 |
2.97
Average Family Size
2.34
Average Household Size
70.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 2,263 | 3.89% |
| Associates Degree | 6,181 | 10.64% |
| Bachelors Degree | 10,618 | 18.27% |
| Graduate Degree | 6,081 | 10.46% |
| High School Graduate | 18,320 | 31.53% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 1,283 | 2.21% |
| Some College | 13,364 | 23% |
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 | 50,400 | 47,744 | 14,950 |
| 2+ Races | 3,135 | 2,925 | 939 |
| Hispanic | 2,010 | 1,831 | 376 |
| Native American | 1,758 | 1,410 | 62 |
| Other Race | 813 | 763 | 209 |
| Black | 736 | 674 | 197 |
| Asian | 591 | 497 | 204 |
| Islander | 8 | 8 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among islander people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 34.52%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $56,726 | $71,004 | $46,654 |
| Graduate Degree | $71,258 | $86,518 | $60,083 |
| High School Graduate | $38,409 | $47,161 | $27,337 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $29,412 | $35,156 | $21,406 |
| Overall | $44,533 | $51,901 | $38,100 |
| Some College | $40,661 | $45,745 | $35,950 |
$44,533
Average Earnings
$51,901
Average Male
$38,100
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
96.33% of Cascade County, Montana residents speak only English, while 3.67% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 1.54% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 68,727 | 7,718 | 11.23% |
| Native | 2,713 | 1,213 | 44.71% |
| Hispanic | 4,072 | 1,008 | 24.75% |
| Multiple | 6,109 | 915 | 14.98% |
| Other | 1,420 | 422 | 29.72% |
| Asian | 956 | 243 | 25.42% |
| Black | 1,054 | 128 | 12.14% |
13.19%
Overall Poverty Rate
12.34%
Male Poverty Rate
14.06%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Cascade County, Montana is Native, with 44.71% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Cascade County, Montana is White, with 11.23% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.65%. Among those working part-time, it was 14.41%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 22.01%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 27.03% |
| High School | 15.39% |
| Some College | 11.34% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 3.11% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 28.54% |
| Female Unemployed | 20.29% |
| Female Employed | 8.47% |
| Male Employed | 6.55% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $84,338 | $103,906 |
| Households | $66,203 | $85,695 |
| Married Families | $96,519 | $118,576 |
| Non Families | $40,592 | $54,125 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
50.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
50.1%
Male Marriage Rate
50.5%
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
8,344
Number of Veterans
7,254
Male Veterans
1,090
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 3,043 |
| Vietnam | 2,621 |
| First Gulf War | 2,424 |
| Korea | 427 |
| World War II | 98 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 2,387 |
| 65 to 74 | 1,896 |
| 75+ | 1,678 |
| 55 to 64 | 1,544 |
| 18 to 34 | 839 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 7,535 | 13.73% |
| 2+ Races | 404 | 11.74% |
| Hispanic | 326 | 13.89% |
| Native American | 138 | 6.6% |
| Other Race | 93 | 10.08% |
| Black | 92 | 12.76% |
| Asian | 82 | 13.27% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
6.96%
Veteran Poverty Rate
27.62%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
63%
Labor Force Participation
56.9%
Employment Rate
3%
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
57.72%
Born in Cascade County, Montana
98.06%
Native Born
1.94%
Foreign Born
0.6%
Non Citizen
1.35%
Naturalized
98.06% of Cascade County, Montana residents were born in the United States, with 57.72% having been born in Montana. 0.6% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.