Great Falls, MT

Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA)

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    2024 Population
    84,606
    US Senator
    Steve Daines
    Republican Party
    US Senator
    Tim Sheehy
    Republican Party
    2024 Median Age
    38.6
    0.783% 1-year increase
    2024 Poverty Rate
    13.1%
    1% 1-year decrease
    2024 Median Household Income
    $67,690
    2.25% 1-year growth
    2024 Median Property Value
    $265,300
    9.04% 1-year growth
    2024 Employed Population
    38,558
    0.29% 1-year decline

    About

    None of the households in Great Falls, 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% of the residents in Great Falls, MT are U.S. citizens.

    The largest universities in Great Falls, MT are Great Falls College Montana State University (299 degrees awarded in 2024), University of Providence (279 degrees), and Montana Academy of Salons (140 degrees).

    In 2024, the median property value in Great Falls, MT was $265,300, and the homeownership rate was 68.5%.

    Most people in Great Falls, MT drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 16.5 minutes. The average car ownership in Great Falls, MT was 2 cars per household.

    Great Falls, MT borders Helena, MT.

    United StatesMontana

    Population & Diversity

    Great Falls, MT is home to a population of 84.6k people, from which 99% are citizens. As of 2024, 2.25% of Great Falls, MT residents were born outside of the country (1.91k people).

    In 2024, there were 17.8 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (69.7k people) in Great Falls, MT than any other race or ethnicity. There were 3.93k Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) and 2.8k American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    Population & Diversity

    Citizenship

    99%
    2024 Citizenship
    99.4%
    2023 Citizenship

    As of 2024, 99% of Great Falls, MT residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Great Falls, MT was 99.4%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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    Diversity

    Race and Ethnicity

    The 3 largest ethnic groups in Great Falls, MT
    1. White (Non-Hispanic)
      69.7k ± 498
    2. Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic)
      3.93k ± 409
    3. American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic)
      2.8k ± 337
    5.28%
    Hispanic Population
    4.47k people

    In 2024, there were 17.8 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (69.7k people) in Great Falls, MT than any other race or ethnicity. There were 3.93k Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) and 2.8k American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    5.28% of the people in Great Falls, MT are hispanic (4.47k people).

    The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Great Falls, MT as a share of the total population.

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    Global Diversity

    The PUMS dataset is not available at the MSA level, so we are showing data for Montana.
    Most Common Origin
    1. Canada
      4,118 ± 1,573 people
    2. Mexico
      2,905 ± 1,322 people
    3. Philippines
      1,984 ± 1,093 people

    In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Montana was Canada, the natal country of 4,118 Montana residents, followed by Mexico with 2,905 and Philippines with 1,984.

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    Foreign-Born Population

    2.25%
    2024 Foreign-Born Population
    1.91k people
    1.94%
    2023 Foreign-Born Population
    1.64k people

    As of 2024, 2.25% of Great Falls, MT residents (1.91k people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Great Falls, MT was 1.94%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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    Military

    Veterans

    Most Common Service Period
    1. Gulf War (2001-)
      3,143 ± 398
    2. Vietnam
      2,067 ± 268
    3. Gulf War (1990s)
      1,237 ± 230

    Great Falls, MT has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 1.52 times greater than any other conflict.

    The chart shows the distribution of veterans by conflict in Great Falls, MT.

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    Health

    93% of the population of Great Falls, MT has health coverage, with 35.5% on employee plans, 19.2% on Medicaid, 13% on Medicare, 18.3% on non-group plans, and 6.94% on military or VA plans.

    Primary care physicians in Montana see 1,200 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,200 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1350 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 250 patients per year.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.8% were men and 50.2% were women.

    Coverage

    Patient to Clinician Ratios

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    1,200 to 1
    Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Montana

    Primary care physicians in Montana see an average of 1,200 patients per year. This represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,200 patients).

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    Health Care Diversity

    In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 24.4% under 18 years, 19.9% between 18 and 34 years, 35.7% between 35 and 64 years, and 20% over 64 years.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.8% were men and 50.2% were women.

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

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    Uninsured People

    7.04%
    Uninsured
    35.5%
    Employer Coverage
    19.2%
    Medicaid
    13%
    Medicare
    18.3%
    Non-Group
    6.94%
    Military or VA

    Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Great Falls, MT grew by 4.63% from 6.73% to 7.04%.

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

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    Economy

    The economy of Great Falls, MT employs 38.6k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Great Falls, MT were Health Care & Social Assistance (6,458 people), Retail Trade (4,959 people), and Educational Services (3,643 people), and the highest paying industries were Public Administration ($60,258), Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($59,803), and Utilities ($56,591).

    Employment

    Occupations

    38.6k
    2024 Value
    ± 1,463
    −0.29%
    1 Year decline
    ± 5.3%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Great Falls, MT declined at a rate of −0.29%, from 38.7k employees to 38.6k employees.

    The most common job groups, by number of people living in Great Falls, MT, are Management Occupations (4,597 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (4,266 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (3,667 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Great Falls, MT.

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    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

    38.6k
    2024 Value
    ± 1,463
    −0.29%
    1 Year decline
    ± 5.3%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Great Falls, MT declined at a rate of −0.29%, from 38.7k employees to 38.6k employees.

    The most common employment sectors for those who live in Great Falls, MT, are Health Care & Social Assistance (6,458 people), Retail Trade (4,959 people), and Educational Services (3,643 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Great Falls, MT, though some of these residents may live in Great Falls, MT and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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    Median Earnings by Industry

    $50,366
    Median earning men ± $1,849
    $37,625
    Median earning women ± $1,476

    The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Information ($67,750), Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($62,635), and Public Administration ($61,250).

    The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Public Administration ($56,713), Wholesale Trade ($49,650), and Manufacturing ($48,854).

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    Employment by Industry Sector

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    Y-Axis
    2.24%
    Year-over-year growth
    Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

    As of February 2023, there are 508k people employed in Montana. This represents a 2.24% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

    Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 11.8%.

    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
    1. 196
      Construction
    2. 143
      Other Services (except Public Administration)
    3. 143
      Health Care and Social Assistance

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    Payroll by Industry Sector

    The industries with the highest total annual payroll
    1. $439k
      Health Care and Social Assistance
    2. $166k
      Retail Trade
    3. $147k
      Construction

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    Civics

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Montana went to Donald J. Trump with 58.4% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (38.5%), followed by Robert Kennedy (1.96%).

    Steve Daines and Tim Sheehy 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

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    2024 Election Results
    1. Donald J. Trump (58.4%)
      Republican Party
    2. Kamala Harris (38.5%)
      Democratic Party
    3. Robert Kennedy (1.96%)
      Independent Party

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Montana went to Donald J. Trump with 58.4% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (38.5%), followed by Robert Kennedy (1.96%).

    The following chart shows the popular vote results in Montana for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

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    Senator Elections

    US Senators from Montana

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    Steve Daines
    Senator from Montana2
    Assumed office on January 3, 2015
    Tim Sheehy
    Senator from Montana1
    Assumed office on January 3, 2025

    Steve Daines and Tim Sheehy 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.

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    Education

    In 2024, universities in Great Falls, MT awarded 718 degrees. The student population of Great Falls, MT in 2024 is skewed towards women, with 733 male students and 1,658 female students.

    Most students graduating from Universities in Great Falls, MT are White (560 and 78%), Two or More Races (42 and 5.85%), American Indian or Alaska Native (34 and 4.74%), and Hispanic or Latino (30 and 4.18%).

    The largest universities in Great Falls, MT by number of degrees awarded are Great Falls College Montana State University (299 and 41.6%), University of Providence (279 and 38.9%), and Montana Academy of Salons (140 and 19.5%).

    The most popular majors in Great Falls, MT are Registered Nursing (104 and 14.5%), Other Liberal Arts & Sciences, General Studies, & Humanities (74 and 10.3%), and Welding Technology (70 and 9.75%).

    The median tuition cost for private four year colleges is $30,048.

    Admissions & Enrollments

    Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

    University
    Measure

    In 2024 in Great Falls, MT, the percentage of applicants admitted was 50.3%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 50.3%. The number of students enrolled in 2024 was 2,391 (30.7% men and 69.3% women).

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    Enrollments by Gender and Races

    Universities

    In 2024 there were 2,391 students enrolled in Great Falls, MT, 30.7% men and 69.3% women.

    By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 1,798 records, of which 68.7% were women and 31.3% men.

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    Completions

    Concentrations

    Most Common
    1. Other Liberal Arts & Sciences, General Studies, & Humanities
      62 degrees awarded
    2. Registered Nursing
      28 degrees awarded
    3. Dental Hygiene
      20 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Great Falls, MT was Other Liberal Arts & Sciences, General Studies, & Humanities with 62 degrees awarded.

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

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    Universities

    Gender
    Race
    Largest Universities by degrees awarded
    1. Great Falls College Montana State University
      299 degrees awarded
    2. University of Providence
      279 degrees awarded
    3. Montana Academy of Salons
      140 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Great Falls College Montana State University with 299 degrees awarded.

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    Student Diversity

    University

    In 2024, 202 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Great Falls, MT, which is 0.391 times less than the 516 female students who received degrees in the same year.

    In 2024, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 560 degrees mean that there were 13.3 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Two or More Races, with 42 degrees awarded.

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    Awarded Degrees over Time

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    Tuition

    Average Net Price by Sector

    Universities

    Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($30,048) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2024.

    Public, 2-year ($963) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2024.

    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.

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    Housing & Living

    The median property value in Great Falls, MT was $265,300 in 2024, which is 0.797 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $243,300 to $265,300, a 9.04% increase. The homeownership rate in Great Falls, MT is 68.5%, which is higher than the national average of 65.2%.

    People in Great Falls, MT have an average commute time of 16.5 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Great Falls, MT is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

    Housing

    Property

    $265,300
    Median Property Value 2024
    ±$7,950
    $24,408
    Median Property Taxes
    ±$1,052

    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 Great Falls, MT the largest share of households pay taxes in the $2k - $3k range.

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    Rent vs Own

    68.5%
    Homeownership
    2024
    69.6%
    Homeowners with Mortgage
    2024

    In 2024, 68.5% of the housing units in Great Falls, MT were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 70.2%.

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

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    Equity

    Household Income

    Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
    $67,690
    Median Household Income
    ± $2,796
    35.6k
    Number of Households
    ± 1,334

    In 2024, the median household income of the 35.6k households in Great Falls, MT grew to $67,690 from the previous year's value of $66,203.

    The following chart displays the households in Great Falls, 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.

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    Wage Distribution

    The closest comparable wage GINI for Great Falls, MT is from Montana.
    0.458
    2024 Wage GINI in Montana
    0.46
    2023 Wage GINI in Montana

    In 2024, the income inequality in Montana was 0.458 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.613% decline from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Montana was lower than than the national average of 0.474. 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.

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    Transportation

    Commuter Transportation

    Most Common Commute in 2024
    1. Drove Alone (77.4%)
    2. Carpooled (10.3%)
    3. Worked At Home (7.42%)

    In 2024, 77.4% of workers in Great Falls, MT drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (10.3%) and those who worked at home (7.42%).

    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.

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    Commute Time

    16.5 minutes
    Average Travel Time

    Using averages, employees in Great Falls, MT have a shorter commute time (16.5 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 1.18% of the workforce in Great Falls, MT have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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    Car Ownership

    2 cars
    Average Number

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

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    Poverty

    Poverty & Diversity

    13.1% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Great Falls, MT (10.8k out of 82.4k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 35 - 44 and then Females 18 - 24.

    The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Great Falls, MT is White, followed by Two Or More 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.

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