Cascade County, Montana Demographics 2026

Name: Cascade County, Montana Demographics
Creator: U.S. Census Bureau
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Cascade County, Montana has a population of 84,606, the 5th most populous county in Montana. The median household income is $67,690 and the median home value is $265,300. The poverty rate is 13.1%.

Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes

Cascade County Quick Facts

Population 84,606

Median Household Income $67,690

Median Home Value $265,300

Poverty Rate 13.1%

Unemployment Rate 3.3%

Median Age 38.6 years

Homeownership Rate 68.5%

Affordability Ratio 3.9x

Bachelor's Degree+ 28.4%

High School Graduation 94.4%

Cities/Places 23

Population 84,606 5th of 56

Median Income $67,690 7% lower than state

Poverty Rate 13.1%

Unemployment 3.3%

How Cascade County 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	84,601	84,606	+0.0%
Median household income	$66,203	$67,690	+2.2%
Median home value	$243,300	$265,300	+9.0%

Median Household Income

Cascade

$67,690

$72,509

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Cascade

$265,300

$375,800

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 16.1%

$25K-$50K 21.1%

$50K-$100K 32.5%

$100K+ 30.3%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

4.3%

$10K-$15K

4.9%

$15K-$20K

3.4%

$20K-$25K

3.5%

$25K-$30K

3.7%

$30K-$35K

4.3%

$35K-$40K

4.0%

$40K-$45K

5.3%

$45K-$50K

3.8%

$50K-$60K

8.3%

$60K-$75K

9.5%

$75K-$100K

14.7%

$100K-$125K

9.3%

$125K-$150K

6.3%

$150K-$200K

7.5%

$200K+

7.2%

Employment

3.3% Unemployment Rate State: 3.6%|National: 5.2%

62.9% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 68.5%

Renter 31.5%

Affordability Index Affordable

3.9x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $939/mo 16.6% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

22.3%

18-34

23.0%

35-54

22.6%

55-74

23.9%

75+

8.2%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Low Diversity

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+)

Cities & Places 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
Gibson Flats	158	N/A	74.1%	N/A
Stockett	155	$70,938	9.0%	$215,000
Pleasant Valley Colony	137	N/A	44.5%	N/A
Sand Coulee	134	N/A	10.4%	$212,500
Tracy	133	N/A	18.1%	N/A
Sun River	72	$57,589	0.0%	$167,600
Hardy	64	$80,417	18.8%	$442,900
Big Stone Colony	45	N/A	22.2%	N/A
Cascade Colony	44	N/A	100.0%	N/A
Neihart	39	$83,000	30.8%	$227,300
Riceville	26	N/A	0.0%	N/A
Centerville	23	N/A	21.7%	N/A
Monarch	22	N/A	22.7%	N/A

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Population Overview

Cascade County is located in Montana with a total population of 84,606. It is the 5th most populous county out of 56 in Montana. The county encompasses 23 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Cascade County is 38.6 years. This is 4% lower than the state median of 40.4 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Cascade County is $67,690. This is 7% lower than the state median of $72,509. It is also 16% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 13.1%. This is 13% higher than the state poverty rate of 11.5%. The unemployment rate is 3.3%. This is 9% lower than the state rate of 3.6%. The median home value is $265,300. Housing costs are 29% lower than the state median of $375,800. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.9x. 68.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Cascade County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 82.4% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 5.3%. The Black or African American population is significantly higher than the state average (1.3% vs 0.4%).

Education

28.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 19% lower than the state rate of 35.2%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 94.4%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Cascade County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Montana and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Cascade County, Montana?

Cascade County has a population of 84,606, making it the 5th most populous county in Montana.

What is the median income in Cascade County?

The median household income in Cascade County is $67,690 with a poverty rate of 13.1%.

How many cities are in Cascade County, Montana?

Cascade County contains 23 Census-designated places.