Cascade Colony, Montana Demographics & Population 2026
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Cascade Colony, Montana had a total population of 44, the 395th largest community in Montana. The poverty rate is 100.0%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Key Takeaways
- More than 1 in 4 residents live below the poverty line (100.0%), well above the national average of 12.4%.
- Only 0.0% of adults have a bachelor's degree, well below the national average of 35.7%.
Cascade Colony Quick Facts
How Cascade Colony Changed
Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.
| Metric | 2019–2023 | 2020–2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 49 | 44 | -10.2% |
How Cascade Colony Compares
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Employment
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.
State average: 29 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Cascade Colony Rankings in Montana
Explore Montana Rankings
Other Cities in Cascade County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great Falls | 60,329 | $63,373 | 14.5% | $257,000 |
| Malmstrom AFB | 4,302 | $64,833 | 5.8% | N/A |
| Sun Prairie | 1,171 | $55,688 | 9.9% | $164,100 |
| Vaughn | 1,002 | $56,250 | 8.7% | $175,300 |
| Ulm | 900 | $102,708 | 6.9% | $369,400 |
| Black Eagle | 781 | $69,545 | 31.4% | $190,400 |
| Cascade | 572 | $50,938 | 7.9% | $247,600 |
| Belt | 559 | $73,929 | 8.2% | $171,700 |
| Simms | 334 | $42,292 | 5.7% | $237,500 |
| Fort Shaw | 207 | $56,413 | 17.9% | $184,500 |
Cities Similar to Cascade Colony
These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.
| City | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Bachelor's+ | Poverty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eagle Creek Colony | 44 | N/A | N/A | 0.0% | 100.0% |
| Seville Colony | 44 | N/A | N/A | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Big Stone Colony | 45 | N/A | N/A | 0.0% | 22.2% |
| Rosebud | 45 | $46,354 | N/A | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Jardine | 43 | N/A | N/A | 90.7% | 0.0% |
A note before these figures: with a population of 44, Cascade Colony's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.
Population Overview
Cascade Colony is a small community located in Montana, within Cascade County. The total population is 44. It ranks as the 395th most populous out of 475 Census-designated places in Montana.
Age Demographics
Economy, Income & Housing
The poverty rate stands at 100.0%. This is 769% higher than the state poverty rate of 11.5%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The survey records no unemployed residents in Cascade Colony, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness.
Race & Ethnicity
Every resident counted in Cascade Colony was recorded as White (non-Hispanic). A figure of exactly 100.0% reflects a survey sample too small to capture the community's full composition rather than a precise measurement.
Education
0.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is among the lowest rates in the state, which may correlate with employment and income patterns. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 59.1%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All demographic data for Cascade Colony, Montana is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Montana state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 475 Census-designated places in Montana. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.
Free data download: Get all Montana city and county demographics as CSV. Download Cities CSV | Download Counties CSV
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Cascade Colony, Montana?
Cascade Colony, Montana has a population of 44 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Cascade Colony, MT?
The Census Bureau does not publish a reliable median household income estimate for Cascade Colony — the community is too small for the ACS sample. The national median is $80,734.
What is the poverty rate in Cascade Colony, MT?
The poverty rate in Cascade Colony is 100.0%. This means approximately 44 residents live below the federal poverty line.
What is the racial makeup of Cascade Colony, Montana?
Cascade Colony's population is 100.0% White, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.
What is the median home value in Cascade Colony, MT?
The Census Bureau does not publish a reliable median home value estimate for Cascade Colony — there are too few owner-occupied homes in the ACS sample. The national median is $332,700.
How educated is Cascade Colony, Montana?
0.0% of adults (25+) in Cascade Colony hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 0.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.