Great Falls, MT Demographics

A map of Great Falls's Population by Race

Great Falls, Montana had a population of 60,442 in 2020. It was 80.6% White, 1.1% Black, 1.1% Asian, 4.5% Hispanic, 6.0% Native American/Other, and 6.7% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Great Falls, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 497 places in Montana, Great Falls is the 3rd 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).

Great Falls's White Population

48,744 residents of Great Falls identify as White, or 80.6%. This makes the White share of the population of Great Falls roughly similar to the White share of the population of Montana (83.1% White). Of the 497 places in Montana, Great Falls is ranked #392 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Great Falls is more White than neighboring Black Eagle (77.6% White), and Malmstrom AFB (59.7% White). Great Falls is less White than neighboring Gibson Flats (88.7% White), Big Stone Colony (96.2% White), and Sand Coulee (85.5% White).

Great Falls's Black Population

684 residents of Great Falls identify as Black, or 1.1%. This makes the Black share of the population of Great Falls roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Montana (0.5% Black). Of the 497 places in Montana, Great Falls is ranked #27 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Great Falls is more Black than neighboring Black Eagle (0.3% Black), Gibson Flats (0% Black), Big Stone Colony (0% Black), and Sand Coulee (0% Black). Great Falls is less Black than neighboring Malmstrom AFB (8.1% Black).

Great Falls's Asian Population

685 residents of Great Falls identify as Asian, or 1.1%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Great Falls roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Montana (0.7% Asian). Of the 497 places in Montana, Great Falls is ranked #37 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Great Falls is more Asian than neighboring Black Eagle (0.2% Asian), Gibson Flats (0% Asian), and Big Stone Colony (0% Asian). Great Falls is less Asian than neighboring Malmstrom AFB (3.7% Asian).

Great Falls's Hispanic Population

2,693 residents of Great Falls identify as Hispanic, or 4.5%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Great Falls roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Montana (4.2% Hispanic). Of the 497 places in Montana, Great Falls is ranked #108 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Great Falls is more Hispanic than neighboring Black Eagle (3.1% Hispanic), Gibson Flats (4.4% Hispanic), Big Stone Colony (2.6% Hispanic), and Sand Coulee (3.4% Hispanic). Great Falls is less Hispanic than neighboring Malmstrom AFB (18.7% Hispanic).

Great Falls's Native American/Other Population

3,601 residents of Great Falls identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 6.0%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Great 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, Great Falls is ranked #100 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Great Falls is more Native American/Other than neighboring Gibson Flats (2.5% Native American/Other), Malmstrom AFB (2.1% Native American/Other), Big Stone Colony (1.3% Native American/Other), and Sand Coulee (3.9% Native American/Other). Great Falls is less Native American/Other than neighboring Black Eagle (9.3% Native American/Other).

Great Falls's Multiracial Population

4,035 residents of Great Falls identify as Multiracial, or 6.7%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Great Falls roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Montana (5% Multiracial). Of the 497 places in Montana, Great Falls is ranked #99 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Great Falls is more Multiracial than neighboring Gibson Flats (4.4% Multiracial), Big Stone Colony (0% Multiracial), and Sand Coulee (6.1% Multiracial). Great Falls is less Multiracial than neighboring Black Eagle (9.6% Multiracial), and Malmstrom AFB (7.7% Multiracial).

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