Columbia Falls is a city located in Flathead County Montana. Columbia Falls has a 2024 population of 5,833. Columbia Falls is currently growing at a rate of 1.92% annually and its population has increased by 8.18% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 5,392 in 2020.
The average household income in Columbia Falls is $85,017 with a poverty rate of 14.13%. The median age in Columbia Falls is 37.5 years: 36.6 years for males, and 38.7 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Columbia Falls was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,925 | 90.62% |
| Two or more races | 264 | 4.86% |
| Other race | 193 | 3.55% |
| Asian | 53 | 0.98% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Asian
Black or African American
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,064 | 2.58 | 63.6 | 36.4 |
| Married | 1,111 | 3.14 | 75.9 | 24.1 |
| Non Family | 623 | 1.43 | 53.8 | 46.2 |
| Female | 227 | 2.56 | 40.5 | 59.5 |
| Male | 103 | 3.55 | 41.7 | 58.3 |
2.98
Average Family Size
2.58
Average Household Size
63.6%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 159 | 4.4% |
| Associates Degree | 410 | 11.35% |
| Bachelors Degree | 619 | 17.14% |
| Graduate Degree | 248 | 6.87% |
| High School Graduate | 1,138 | 31.51% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 155 | 4.29% |
| Some College | 883 | 24.45% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 3,280 | 3,044 | 855 |
| Hispanic | 190 | 128 | 10 |
| 2+ Races | 170 | 170 | 2 |
| Other Race | 72 | 10 | 10 |
| Asian | 53 | 37 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 26.07%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $54,177 | $47,188 | $57,885 |
| Graduate Degree | $42,241 | $0 | $41,918 |
| High School Graduate | $30,569 | $32,313 | $19,896 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $24,233 | $34,784 | $23,350 |
| Overall | $36,997 | $37,963 | $35,964 |
| Some College | $38,000 | $38,150 | $37,350 |
$36,997
Average Earnings
$37,963
Average Male
$35,964
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
95.85% of Columbia Falls residents speak only English, while 4.15% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 1.92% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 4,716 | 552 | 11.7% |
| Other | 183 | 183 | 100% |
| Hispanic | 332 | 183 | 55.12% |
| Multiple | 264 | 11 | 4.17% |
14.13%
Overall Poverty Rate
16.03%
Male Poverty Rate
12.33%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Columbia Falls is Other, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Columbia Falls is Multiple, with 4.17% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 9.92%. Among those working part-time, it was 7.87%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 19.62%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 20.39% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 19.75% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 9.8% |
| Some College | 7.85% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 100% |
| Female Employed | 9.22% |
| Male Employed | 8.6% |
| Female Unemployed | 7.69% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $77,724 | $99,957 |
| Households | $64,500 | $85,017 |
| Married Families | $100,129 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $23,829 | $39,923 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
55.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
54.6%
Male Marriage Rate
56.8%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
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.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
414
Number of Veterans
378
Male Veterans
36
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 150 |
| Second Gulf War | 62 |
| First Gulf War | 11 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 180 |
| 35 to 54 | 77 |
| 65 to 74 | 73 |
| 75+ | 49 |
| 18 to 34 | 35 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 414 | 11.34% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
13.43%
Veteran Poverty Rate
15.92%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
65.2%
Labor Force Participation
61.4%
Employment Rate
5.8%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
54.66%
Born in Columbia Falls
97.87%
Native Born
2.13%
Foreign Born
1.31%
Non Citizen
0.83%
Naturalized
97.87% of Columbia Falls residents were born in the United States, with 54.66% having been born in Montana. 1.31% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 6,384 | 110 | 1.75% |
| 2028 | 6,274 | 110 | 1.78% |
| 2027 | 6,164 | 111 | 1.83% |
| 2026 | 6,053 | 110 | 1.85% |
| 2025 | 5,943 | 110 | 1.89% |
| 2024 | 5,833 | 110 | 1.92% |
| 2023 | 5,723 | 63 | 1.11% |
| 2022 | 5,660 | 76 | 1.36% |
| 2021 | 5,584 | 192 | 3.56% |
| 2020 | 5,392 | -483 | -8.22% |
| 2019 | 5,875 | 296 | 5.31% |
| 2018 | 5,579 | 209 | 3.89% |
| 2017 | 5,370 | 169 | 3.25% |
| 2016 | 5,201 | 144 | 2.85% |
| 2015 | 5,057 | 148 | 3.01% |
| 2014 | 4,909 | 117 | 2.44% |
| 2013 | 4,792 | 67 | 1.42% |
| 2012 | 4,725 | 18 | 0.38% |
| 2011 | 4,707 | 6 | 0.13% |
| 2010 | 4,701 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 3,645 | 703 | 23.9% |
| 1990 | 2,942 | -170 | -5.46% |
| 1980 | 3,112 | 460 | 17.35% |
| 1970 | 2,652 | -3,732 | -58.46% |