Columbia Falls, Montana Population 2022
Columbia Falls is a city located in Flathead County Montana. Columbia Falls has a 2020 population of 6,758. Columbia Falls is currently growing at a rate of 4.55% annually and its population has increased by 43.48% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 4,710 in 2010.
The average household income in Columbia Falls is $61,091 with a poverty rate of 10.03%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $705 per month, and the median house value is $195,700. The median age in Columbia Falls is 44.1 years, 41.7 years for males, and 46.4 years for females.
Columbia Falls Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Columbia Fallswas:
- White: 97.37%
- Native American: 1.20%
- Two or more races: 1.09%
- Asian: 0.20%
- Other race: 0.15%
- Black or African American: 0.00%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 5,286 | 97.37% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 65 | 1.20% |
| Two or More Races | 59 | 1.09% |
| Asian | 11 | 0.20% |
| Some Other Race | 8 | 0.15% |
Columbia Falls Population Pyramid $2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,368 | 2.26 | 70.8 |
| Married | 1,289 | 2.82 | 80.4 |
| Non Family | 855 | 1.24 | 60.7 |
| Female | 210 | 2.84 | 51.4 |
| Male | 14 | 3.29 | 100 |
2.83
Average Family Size
2.26
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 78 | 1.97% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 83 | 2.10% |
| High School Graduate | 1,231 | 31.09% |
| Some College | 961 | 24.27% |
| Associates Degree | 544 | 13.74% |
| Bachelors Degree | 809 | 20.43% |
| Graduate Degree | 253 | 6.39% |
Columbia Falls Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 3,834 | 3,673 | 1,015 |
| Native American | 65 | 65 | 22 |
| Hispanic | 32 | 32 | 8 |
| 2+ Races | 17 | 17 | 17 |
| Asian | 11 | 11 | |
| Other Race | 8 | 8 | 8 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among other race people with a rate of 100.00%.
$30,758
Average Earnings
$35,840
Average Male
$27,252
Average Female
Columbia Falls Language by Age
Columbia Falls Language
96.57% of Columbia Falls residents speak only English, while 3.43% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 1.75% of the population.
Columbia Falls Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 5,108 | 479 | 9.38% |
| Native | 57 | 35 | 61.40% |
| Hispanic | 100 | 21 | 21.00% |
| Other | NaN% |
10.03%
Overall Poverty Rate
8.62%
Male Poverty Rate
11.18%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Columbia Falls
The race most likely to be in poverty in Columbia Falls is Native, with 61.40% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Columbia Falls is Other, with NaN% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.24%. Among those working part-time, it was 14.54%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 15.87%.
Columbia Falls Marital Status
Marriage Rates
58.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
68.3%
Male Marriage Rate
51.3%
Female Marriage Rate
Columbia Falls Married by Age and Sex
Columbia Falls Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Columbia Falls Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 437 | 10.52% |
Columbia Falls Veterans by Education
0.00%
Veteran Poverty Rate
11.89%
Veteran Disability Rate
66.8%
Labor Force Participation
65.1%
Employment Rate
2.4%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
52.16%
Born in Columbia Falls
98.25%
Native Born
1.75%
Foreign Born
0.24%
Non Citizen
1.51%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
98.25% of Columbia Falls residents were born in the United States, with 52.16% having been born in Montana. 0.24% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 6,758 | 294 | 4.55% |
| 2021 | 6,464 | 294 | 4.76% |
| 2020 | 6,170 | 294 | 5.00% |
| 2019 | 5,876 | 294 | 5.27% |
| 2018 | 5,582 | 215 | 4.01% |
| 2017 | 5,367 | 168 | 3.23% |
| 2016 | 5,199 | 141 | 2.79% |
| 2015 | 5,058 | 144 | 2.93% |
| 2014 | 4,914 | 118 | 2.46% |
| 2013 | 4,796 | 64 | 1.35% |
| 2012 | 4,732 | 16 | 0.34% |
| 2011 | 4,716 | 6 | 0.13% |
| 2010 | 4,710 | 1,065 | 2.60% |
| 2000 | 3,645 | 703 | 2.17% |
| 1990 | 2,942 | -170 | -0.56% |
| 1980 | 3,112 | 460 | 1.61% |
| 1970 | 2,652 | 0.00% |