Columbia Falls, MT Demographics

A map of Columbia Falls's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	5,258	4,648	93.6%	87.6%
Hispanic	165	186	2.9%	3.5%
Multiracial	139	325	2.5%	6.1%
Asian	37	19	0.7%	0.4%
Native American/Other	16	112	0.3%	2.1%
Black	0	18	0.0%	0.3%

Columbia Falls, Montana has an estimated population of 5,615, an increase from the 5,308 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 93.6% White, 2.9% Hispanic, 2.5% Multiracial, 0.7% Asian, 0.3% Native American/Other, and 0.0% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of Columbia Falls, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Columbia Falls has become considerably less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Montana overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Columbia Falls, that probability was 22.8% in 2020 and 12.2% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Columbia Falls is ranked the 22nd most populous place in Montana, out of 497 places. 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 was ranked the 23rd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Columbia Falls's White Population

5,258 residents of Columbia Falls, or 93.6% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Columbia Falls is higher than in Montana overall, where 83.6% of the population is White. Columbia Falls ranks 293rd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 497 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Columbia Falls's White population has grown by an estimated 13.1%. White residents' share of Columbia Falls's population has increased from 87.6% to 93.6%.

Columbia Falls is more White than neighboring Helena Flats (89.6% White), Hungry Horse (87.2% White), Coram (88.7% White), and Evergreen (91.3% White). Columbia Falls is less White than neighboring Martin City (100% White).

Columbia Falls's Black Population

0 residents of Columbia Falls, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Columbia Falls is comparable to the share in Montana overall, where 0.4% of the population is Black. Columbia Falls ranks 104th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 497 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Columbia Falls's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Columbia Falls's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Columbia Falls is less Black than neighboring Helena Flats (1.6% Black).

Columbia Falls's Asian Population

37 residents of Columbia Falls, or 0.7% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Columbia Falls is comparable to the share in Montana overall, where 0.8% of the population is Asian. Columbia Falls ranks 158th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 497 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Columbia Falls's Asian population has grown by an estimated 94.7%. Asian residents' share of Columbia Falls's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.7%.

Columbia Falls is more Asian than neighboring Hungry Horse (0% Asian), Coram (0% Asian), Evergreen (0.1% Asian), and Martin City (0% Asian). Columbia Falls is less Asian than neighboring Helena Flats (1.6% Asian).

Columbia Falls's Hispanic Population

165 residents of Columbia Falls, or 2.9% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Columbia Falls is comparable to the share in Montana overall, where 4.6% of the population is Hispanic. Columbia Falls ranks 178th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 497 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Columbia Falls's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 11.3%. Hispanic residents' share of Columbia Falls's population has decreased from 3.5% to 2.9%.

Columbia Falls is more Hispanic than neighboring Hungry Horse (2.5% Hispanic), Coram (0% Hispanic), Evergreen (2.5% Hispanic), and Martin City (0% Hispanic). Columbia Falls is less Hispanic than neighboring Helena Flats (3.2% Hispanic).

Columbia Falls's Native American/Other Population

16 residents of Columbia Falls, or 0.3% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Columbia Falls is lower than in Montana overall, where 5.9% of the population is Native American/Other. Columbia Falls ranks 203rd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 497 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Columbia Falls's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 85.7%. Native American/Other residents' share of Columbia Falls's population has decreased from 2.1% to 0.3%.

Columbia Falls is more Native American/Other than neighboring Helena Flats (0.2% Native American/Other), and Martin City (0% Native American/Other). Columbia Falls is less Native American/Other than neighboring Hungry Horse (10.3% Native American/Other), Coram (6.4% Native American/Other), and Evergreen (0.5% Native American/Other).

Columbia Falls's Multiracial Population

139 residents of Columbia Falls, or 2.5% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Columbia Falls is slightly lower than in Montana overall, where 4.7% of the population is Multiracial. Columbia Falls ranks 131st statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 497 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Columbia Falls's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 57.2%. Multiracial residents' share of Columbia Falls's population has decreased from 6.1% to 2.5%.

Columbia Falls is more Multiracial than neighboring Hungry Horse (0% Multiracial), and Martin City (0% Multiracial). Columbia Falls is less Multiracial than neighboring Helena Flats (3.7% Multiracial), Coram (4.9% Multiracial), and Evergreen (5.6% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.