Cascade County, MT

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2021 Population

84,178

3.19% 1-year growth

US Senator

Jon Tester

Democratic Party

US Senator

Steve Daines

Republican Party

2021 Median Age

0% 1-year change

2021 Poverty Rate

12.9%

4.13% 1-year decrease

2021 Median Household Income

$56,377

8.32% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$194,000

5.21% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

38,377

3.39% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Cascade County, MT had a population of 84.2k people with a median age of 38 and a median household income of $56,377. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Cascade County, MT grew from 81,576 to 84,178, a 3.19% increase and its median household income grew from $52,049 to $56,377, a 8.32% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Cascade County, MT are White (Non-Hispanic) (83.9%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (4.82%), American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) (3.84%), White (Hispanic) (2.05%), and Other (Hispanic) (1.55%).

None of the households in Cascade County, MT reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

99.3% of the residents in Cascade County, MT are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Cascade County, MT are University of Providence (357 degrees awarded in 2021), Great Falls College Montana State University (315 degrees), and Montana Academy of Salons (81 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Cascade County, MT was $194,000, and the homeownership rate was 67.5%.

Most people in Cascade County, MT drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 16.8 minutes. The average car ownership in Cascade County, MT was 2 cars per household.

Cascade County, MT borders Chouteau County, MT, Judith Basin County, MT, Lewis and Clark County, MT, Meagher County, MT, and Teton County, MT.

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Population & Diversity

Cascade County, MT is home to a population of 84.2k people, from which 99.3% are citizens. As of 2021, 1.86% of Cascade County, MT residents were born outside of the country (1.57k people).

In 2021, there were 17.4 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (70.7k people) in Cascade County, MT than any other race or ethnicity. There were 4.06k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) and 3.24k American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

99.3%

2021 Citizenship

99.4%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 99.3% of Cascade County, MT residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Cascade County, MT was 99.4%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Cascade County, MT compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Cascade County, MT

White (Non-Hispanic)
70.7k ± 330
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
4.06k ± 540
American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic)
3.24k ± 357

4.87%

Hispanic Population

4.1k people

4.87% of the people in Cascade County, MT are hispanic (4.1k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Cascade County, MT as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Montana.

Most Common Origin

Canada
3,423 ± 1,434 people
Mexico
3,107 ± 1,367 people
Germany
1,917 ± 1,074 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Montana was Canada, the natal country of 3,423 Montana residents, followed by Mexico with 3,107 and Germany with 1,917.

Foreign-Born Population

1.86%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

1.57k people

1.87%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

1.53k people

As of 2021, 1.86% of Cascade County, MT residents (1.57k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Cascade County, MT was 1.87%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Cascade County, MT compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Gulf War (2001-)
3,277 ± 414
Vietnam
2,443 ± 314
Gulf War (1990s)
1,463 ± 204

Cascade County, MT has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 1.34 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Cascade County, MT employs 38.4k people. The largest industries in Cascade County, MT are Health Care & Social Assistance (6,250 people), Retail Trade (5,462 people), and Educational Services (3,208 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($56,719), Public Administration ($53,705), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($51,936).

Males in Montana have an average income that is 1.34 times higher than the average income of females, which is $47,951. The income inequality in Montana (measured using the Gini index) is 0.463, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

38.4k

2021 Value

± 1,477

3.39%

1 Year growth

± 5.15%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Cascade County, MT grew at a rate of 3.39%, from 37.1k employees to 38.4k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Cascade County, MT, are Sales & Related Occupations (4,482 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (4,308 people), and Management Occupations (3,893 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Cascade County, MT.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Montana (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

38.4k

2021 Value

± 1,477

3.39%

1 Year growth

± 5.15%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Cascade County, MT grew at a rate of 3.39%, from 37.1k employees to 38.4k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Cascade County, MT, are Health Care & Social Assistance (6,250 people), Retail Trade (5,462 people), and Educational Services (3,208 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Cascade County, MT, though some of these residents may live in Cascade County, MT and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$41,102

Median earning men ± $1,898

$29,832

Median earning women ± $2,349

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($60,369), Public Administration ($54,957), and Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($48,102).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($51,935), Public Administration ($47,208), and Manufacturing ($41,618).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Montana. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Montana.

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Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

821
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
676
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing
444
Professional, Scientific & Management, and Administrative & Waste Management Services

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$593k
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
$274k
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing
$253k
Manufacturing

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Montana to other states, or from other states to Montana.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound Montana product (by dollars) was Coal-n.e.c. with $7.07B, followed by Crude petroleum ($6.71B) and Cereal grains ($4.29B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Montana products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$50.5B

2020 Value in Montana

$81.2B

Projected 2050 Value in Montana

60.9% growth

In 2020, total outbound Montana trade was $50.5B. This is expected to increase 60.9% to $81.2B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Montana trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Montana to other states, or from other states to Montana.

Most Common Trade Partners

Washington
$4.3B
Idaho
$2.87B
Colorado
$2.59B

In 2020, the top outbound Montana domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Washington with $4.3B, followed by Idaho with $2.87B and Colorado and $2.59B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Montana shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Cascade County, MT went to Donald J. Trump with 58.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (38.8%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (2.79%).

Jon Tester and Steve Daines are the senators currently representing the state of Montana. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Montana is currently represented by 2 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (58.5%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (38.8%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (2.79%)
Libertarian Party

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Cascade County, MT for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Montana

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Jon Tester

Senator from Montana

Assumed office on January 3, 2007

Steve Daines

Senator from Montana

Assumed office on January 3, 2015

Jon Tester and Steve Daines are the senators currently representing Montana.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Montana over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Montana

Montana is currently represented by 2 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Montana have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Cascade County, MT awarded 753 degrees. The student population of Cascade County, MT in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 632 male students and 1,530 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Cascade County, MT are White (569 and 75.6%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (42 and 5.58%), Two or More Races (33 and 4.38%), and Unknown (30 and 3.98%).

The largest universities in Cascade County, MT by number of degrees awarded are University of Providence (357 and 47.4%), Great Falls College Montana State University (315 and 41.8%), and Montana Academy of Salons (81 and 10.8%).

The most popular majors in Cascade County, MT are Registered Nursing (143 and 19%), Other Liberal Arts & Sciences, General Studies, & Humanities (99 and 13.1%), and Welding Technology (44 and 5.84%).

The median tuition cost in Cascade County, MT for private four year colleges is $26,462.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2021 in Cascade County, MT, the percentage of applicants admitted was 100%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 51.8%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 2,162 (29.2% men and 70.8% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 2,162 students enrolled in Cascade County, MT, 29.2% men and 70.8% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 1,630 records, of which 71.5% were women and 28.5% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Registered Nursing
26 degrees awarded
Other Liberal Arts & Sciences, General Studies, & Humanities
81 degrees awarded
Dental Hygiene
33 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Cascade County, MT was Registered Nursing with 26 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in Cascade County, MT according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

University of Providence
357 degrees awarded
Great Falls College Montana State University
315 degrees awarded
Montana Academy of Salons
81 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was University of Providence with 357 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 188 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Cascade County, MT, which is 0.333 times less than the 565 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 569 degrees mean that there were 13.5 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 42 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($26,462) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($698) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($1,400) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2021, 0.385% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.262% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (246k), Some college (211k), and Bachelors Degree (174k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Cascade County, MT was $194,000 in 2021, which is 0.792 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $184,400 to $194,000, a 5.21% increase. The homeownership rate in Cascade County, MT is 67.5%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Cascade County, MT have an average commute time of 16.8 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Cascade County, MT is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Cascade County, MT is $56,377. In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Cascade County, MT was Census Tract 18 with a value of $75,884, followed by Census Tract 19 and Census Tract 106, with respective values of $74,430 and $67,871.

In 2022, 12.8% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Cascade County, MT. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 0.097%.

Housing

Property

$194,000

Median Property Value 2021

±$4,282

$23,064

Median Property Taxes

±$997

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Cascade County, MT the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Cascade County, MT compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

67.5%

Homeownership

2021

67.2%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 67.5% of the housing units in Cascade County, MT were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 66.6%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Cascade County, MT compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 18
Census Tract 19
Census Tract 106

In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Cascade County, MT was Census Tract 18 with a value of $75,884, followed by Census Tract 19 and Census Tract 106, with respective values of $74,430 and $67,871.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Cascade County, MT colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$56,377

Median Household Income

± $2,240

34.2k

Number of Households

± 1,231

In 2021, the median household income of the 34.2k households in Cascade County, MT grew to $56,377 from the previous year's value of $52,049.

The following chart displays the households in Cascade County, MT distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Cascade County, MT is from Montana.

0.463

2021 Wage GINI in Montana

0.459

2020 Wage GINI in Montana

In 2021, the income inequality in Montana was 0.463 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.762% growth from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Montana was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Montana in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Montana across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (79.8%)
Carpooled (9.5%)
Worked At Home (5.67%)

In 2021, 79.8% of workers in Cascade County, MT drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (9.5%) and those who worked at home (5.67%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

16.8 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Cascade County, MT have a shorter commute time (16.8 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 1.22% of the workforce in Cascade County, MT have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Cascade County, MT compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Cascade County, MT distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Cascade County, MT have 2 cars.

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2022, 12.8% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Cascade County, MT. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 0.097%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the population living with severe housing problems.

Poverty & Diversity

12.9% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Cascade County, MT (10.6k out of 82.1k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 18 - 24 and then Males 18 - 24.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Cascade County, MT is White, followed by Native American and Hispanic.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Children in Poverty

In 2022, 16.4% of the children was living in poverty in Cascade County, MT. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 10.1%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the children living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Security

Crimes & Accidents

Indicator

In 2022, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 241 in Cascade County, MT. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 2.88 per 100,000 population.

The graph shows the trend in the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population.

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Health

92.6% of the population of Cascade County, MT has health coverage, with 36.5% on employee plans, 20.3% on Medicaid, 11.9% on Medicare, 15.4% on non-group plans, and 8.5% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Cascade County, MT see 1214 patients per year on average, which represents a 7.82% decrease from the previous year (1317 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1085 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 285 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49% were men and 51% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

1,214 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Cascade County, MT

Primary care physicians in Cascade County, MT see an average of 1,214 patients per year. This represents a 7.82% decrease from the previous year (1,317 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Cascade County, MT in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 24.9% under 18 years, 20.1% between 18 and 34 years, 36.1% between 35 and 64 years, and 18.9% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49% were men and 51% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

7.37%

Uninsured

36.5%

Employer Coverage

20.3%

Medicaid

11.9%

Medicare

15.4%

Non-Group

8.5%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Cascade County, MT grew by 0.443% from 7.34% to 7.37%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Cascade County, MT changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2022, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 39.6 in Cascade County, MT.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Cascade County, MT.

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Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2022, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 32.3% in Cascade County, MT.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Cascade County, MT.

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