Great Falls, MT cityscape

59401

Great Falls, MT

Total Population
13,660
Median Household Income
$48,396
Median Home Value
$186,300
Median Rent
$766

Quick Facts & Insights

Key metrics and how they compare

Household Income
$48,396
100.1% above state median
Home Value
$186,300
100.2% above state median
Rent
$766
100% above state median
Median Age
37.5 years

Data Sources & Accuracy

U.S. Census Bureau:Population, age, income, education, employment, and housing characteristics are from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2018–2022 release).
Zillow (ZHVI):Typical home values reflect the Zillow Home Value Index (smoothed, seasonally adjusted), published monthly.

Estimates carry a margin of error and describe the ZIP-code area as a whole, not any individual property or block. See our methodology and data sources for details, or report a problem on our corrections page.

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Demographics Overview

Population statistics from the U.S. Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates)

Key Demographic Insightsfor Great Falls, MT

Median household income is 100% below state average, suggesting more affordable cost of living.

25.4% of adults hold bachelor's degrees or higher, comparable to national average.

Poverty rate of 21.7% is above national average of 11.5%.

Insights are derived from US Census Bureau data and may not reflect recent changes.

Household Income Distribution

Local Median Income
$48,396
-35.6% vs US
vs State Median
+-100.1%
State: $-69,692,311
Income Distribution
30.8%
Under $50k
18.5%
Over $100k
Lower Income
Middle Income
Higher Income
Data from US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates

Age Distribution

Population by age group

Household Income Breakdown

Households by income bracket

Education Levels (Age 25+)

Highest education attained

Race & Ethnicity

Demographic composition

Households & Employment

Household Types

Family composition breakdown

Average Household Size: 2.16 people

Total Households
6,088
Family Households
33.7%

Employment by Industry

Where residents work

#1 Industry
Education
32.6%
#2 Industry
Finance
17.1%
#3 Industry
Construction
15.8%
Total Employed Residents:3,421

Commute Patterns

How residents get to work

Short Commute
2.7%
Under 10 minutes
Long Commute
2.8%
Over 60 minutes
Work From Home
1.7%
109 workers
Public Transit
2.1%
133 workers
Total Commuting Workers:6,246
Commute Insights

Labor Force Statistics

Employment Rate
95.6%
6,861 employed
Labor Force
7,432
325 unemployed
Median Age
37.5 years
Per Capita Income
$31,573
Poverty Rate
21.7%

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