Cascade town, Montana Demographics & Population 2026

Name: Cascade town, Montana Demographics
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As of 2026, Cascade town, Montana has a total population of 654, the 132nd largest city in Montana, with a median household income of $48,750, which is 30% lower than the state average. The poverty rate is 13.2%.

Key Takeaways

Household income is 30% below the state average, indicating significant economic challenges.

Cascade town Quick Facts

Population 654

Median Household Income $48,750

Median Home Value $186,500

Poverty Rate 13.2%

Unemployment Rate 4.0%

Median Age 44.3 years

Homeownership Rate 67.2%

Affordability Ratio 3.8x

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 20.4%

High School Graduation Rate 92.3%

Diversity Index 15/100

Population 654 132nd of 470

Median Income $48,750 bottom 30%

Poverty Rate 13.2% 6% higher national

Median Home Value $186,500 below average

How Cascade town Compares

Median Household Income

Cascade town

$48,750

$69,922

National

$78,538

Median Home Value

Cascade town

$186,500

$338,100

National

$303,400

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 22.0%

$25K-$50K 31.1%

$50K-$100K 31.4%

$100K+ 15.5%

Employment

4.0% Unemployment Rate State: 3.8% | National: 5.2%

54.1% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 67.2%

Renter 32.9%

Affordability Index Affordable

3.8x home value to income ratio

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

19.7%

18-34

16.5%

35-54

27.1%

55-74

26.2%

75+

10.5%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Very Low Diversity

A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.

State average: 28 | National average: 60

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cascade town Rankings in Montana

#132 Population of 470

#247 Median Income of 470

#235 Education of 470

#211 Home Value of 470

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Cities Similar to Cascade town

These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.

City	Population	Median Income	Home Value	Bachelor's+	Poverty
White Haven CDP	660	N/A	$175,000	0.0%	31.9%
Hungry Horse CDP	663	N/A	N/A	25.8%	6.2%
Muddy CDP	641	$48,409	$120,200	4.6%	51.2%
Poplar city	655	$45,104	$91,700	13.8%	33.3%
Pryor CDP	639	$50,547	$116,400	5.5%	34.6%

Population Overview

Cascade town is a small community located in Montana. The total population is 654. It ranks as the 132nd most populous out of 470 cities and towns in Montana.

Age Demographics

The median age in Cascade town is 44.3 years. This is 10% higher than the state median of 40.2 years. 10.5% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Cascade town is $48,750. This is 30% lower than the state median of $69,922. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 38% lower. The poverty rate stands at 13.2%. This is 10% higher than the state poverty rate of 12.0%. The unemployment rate is 4.0%. This is 5% higher than the state rate of 3.8%. The median home value is $186,500. Housing costs are 45% lower than the state median of $338,100. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.8x. 67.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 3% lower than the state average of 69.4%.

Race & Ethnicity

Cascade town has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 92.2% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 2.6%.

Education

20.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 41% lower than the state rate of 34.5%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 92.3%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Cascade town, Montana is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2019-2023). The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually, providing reliable estimates for communities of all sizes. Comparisons are made against Montana state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 470 Census-designated places in Montana. For official data, visit data.census.gov.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Cascade town, Montana?

Cascade town, Montana has a population of 654 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What is the median household income in Cascade town, MT?

The median household income in Cascade town is $48,750, which is 38% lower the national median of $78,538.

What is the poverty rate in Cascade town, MT?

The poverty rate in Cascade town is 13.2%. This means approximately 86 residents live below the federal poverty line.

What is the racial makeup of Cascade town, Montana?

Cascade town's population is 92.2% White, 0.0% Black, 2.6% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.

What is the median home value in Cascade town, MT?

The median home value in Cascade town is $186,500. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.8x.

How educated is Cascade town, Montana?

20.4% of adults (25+) in Cascade town hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 5.3% hold a graduate or professional degree.