Columbia Falls, MT Demographics

A map of Columbia Falls's Population by Race

Columbia Falls, Montana had a population of 5,308 in 2020. It was 87.6% White, 0.3% Black, 0.4% Asian, 3.5% Hispanic, 2.1% Native American/Other, and 6.1% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Columbia Falls, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 497 places in Montana, Columbia Falls is the 23rd most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).

Columbia Falls's White Population

4,648 residents of Columbia Falls identify as White, or 87.6%. This makes the White share of the population of Columbia Falls roughly similar to the White share of the population of Montana (83.1% White). Of the 497 places in Montana, Columbia Falls is ranked #292 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Columbia Falls is more White than neighboring Hungry Horse (87.1% White), and Martin City (87% White). Columbia Falls is less White than neighboring Helena Flats (88.9% White), Coram (91.6% White), and Evergreen (87.7% White).

Columbia Falls's Black Population

18 residents of Columbia Falls identify as Black, or 0.3%. This makes the Black share of the population of Columbia Falls roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Montana (0.5% Black). Of the 497 places in Montana, Columbia Falls is ranked #98 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Columbia Falls is more Black than neighboring Helena Flats (0.2% Black), Hungry Horse (0% Black), Coram (0% Black), and Martin City (0% Black).

Columbia Falls's Asian Population

19 residents of Columbia Falls identify as Asian, or 0.4%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Columbia Falls roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Montana (0.7% Asian). Of the 497 places in Montana, Columbia Falls is ranked #136 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Columbia Falls is more Asian than neighboring Coram (0.2% Asian), and Martin City (0% Asian). Columbia Falls is less Asian than neighboring Evergreen (0.7% Asian).

Columbia Falls's Hispanic Population

186 residents of Columbia Falls identify as Hispanic, or 3.5%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Columbia Falls roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Montana (4.2% Hispanic). Of the 497 places in Montana, Columbia Falls is ranked #178 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Columbia Falls is more Hispanic than neighboring Coram (1.6% Hispanic), and Evergreen (3.4% Hispanic). Columbia Falls is less Hispanic than neighboring Martin City (5.9% Hispanic).

Columbia Falls's Native American/Other Population

112 residents of Columbia Falls identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 2.1%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Columbia Falls roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Montana (6.4% Native American/Other). Of the 497 places in Montana, Columbia Falls is ranked #201 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Columbia Falls is more Native American/Other than neighboring Helena Flats (1.2% Native American/Other). Columbia Falls is less Native American/Other than neighboring Hungry Horse (2.9% Native American/Other), Coram (2.6% Native American/Other), and Martin City (3.3% Native American/Other).

Columbia Falls's Multiracial Population

325 residents of Columbia Falls identify as Multiracial, or 6.1%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Columbia Falls roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Montana (5% Multiracial). Of the 497 places in Montana, Columbia Falls is ranked #129 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Columbia Falls is more Multiracial than neighboring Helena Flats (5.9% Multiracial), Coram (4% Multiracial), Evergreen (5.9% Multiracial), and Martin City (3.9% Multiracial). Columbia Falls is less Multiracial than neighboring Hungry Horse (6.2% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.