Cascade County, Montana Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Cascade County is located in Montana with a total population of 84,601. It is the 5th most populous county out of 56 in Montana.

Age Demographics

The median age in Cascade County is 38.3 years. This is 5% lower than the state median of 40.2 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Cascade County is $66,203. This is 5% lower than the state median of $69,922. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 16% lower. The poverty rate stands at 13.2%. This is 9% higher than the state poverty rate of 12.0%. The unemployment rate is 3.0%. This is 20% lower than the state rate of 3.8%. The median home value is $243,300. Housing costs are 28% lower than the state median of $338,100. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.7x. 70.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 1% higher than the state average of 69.4%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Cascade County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 83.2% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 5.1%. The Black or African American population is significantly higher than the state average (1.5% vs 0.5%).

Education

28.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 17% 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 93.9%.