Great Falls, MT Demographics

A map of Great Falls's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	49,670	48,744	82.3%	80.6%
Multiracial	3,645	4,035	6.0%	6.7%
Hispanic	3,084	2,693	5.1%	4.5%
Native American/Other	2,733	3,601	4.5%	6.0%
Asian	607	685	1.0%	1.1%
Black	590	684	1.0%	1.1%

Great Falls, Montana has an estimated population of 60,329, a less than 1% change from the 60,442 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 82.3% White, 6.0% Multiracial, 5.1% Hispanic, 4.5% Native American/Other, 1.0% Black, and 1.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Great Falls, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Great Falls has become less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is more 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 Great Falls, that probability was 33.9% in 2020 and 31.4% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Great Falls is ranked the 3rd 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). Great Falls was ranked the 3rd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Great Falls's White Population

49,670 residents of Great Falls, or 82.3% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Great Falls is comparable to the share in Montana overall, where 83.6% of the population is White. Great Falls ranks 392nd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 497 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Great Falls's White population has grown by an estimated 1.9%. White residents' share of Great Falls's population has increased from 80.6% to 82.3%.

Great Falls is more White than neighboring Black Eagle (82.2% White), Malmstrom AFB (56.6% White), and Big Stone Colony (53.3% White). Great Falls is less White than neighboring Gibson Flats (93% White), and Sand Coulee (84.3% White).

Great Falls's Black Population

590 residents of Great Falls, or 1.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Great Falls is comparable to the share in Montana overall, where 0.4% of the population is Black. Great Falls ranks 27th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 497 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Great Falls's Black population has declined by an estimated 13.7%. Black residents' share of Great Falls's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.0%.

Great Falls is more Black than neighboring Black Eagle (0% Black), Gibson Flats (0% Black), Big Stone Colony (0% Black), and Sand Coulee (0% Black). Great Falls is less Black than neighboring Malmstrom AFB (11% Black).

Great Falls's Asian Population

607 residents of Great Falls, or 1.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Great Falls is comparable to the share in Montana overall, where 0.8% of the population is Asian. Great Falls ranks 38th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 497 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Great Falls's Asian population has declined by an estimated 11.4%. Asian residents' share of Great Falls's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.0%.

Great Falls is more Asian than neighboring Black Eagle (0% Asian), Gibson Flats (0% Asian), and Big Stone Colony (0% Asian). Great Falls is less Asian than neighboring Malmstrom AFB (3.3% Asian), and Sand Coulee (1.5% Asian).

Great Falls's Hispanic Population

3,084 residents of Great Falls, or 5.1% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Great Falls is comparable to the share in Montana overall, where 4.6% of the population is Hispanic. Great Falls ranks 115th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 497 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Great Falls's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 14.5%. Hispanic residents' share of Great Falls's population has increased from 4.5% to 5.1%.

Great Falls is more Hispanic than neighboring Gibson Flats (0% Hispanic), and Big Stone Colony (0% Hispanic). Great Falls is less Hispanic than neighboring Black Eagle (9.9% Hispanic), Malmstrom AFB (17.2% Hispanic), and Sand Coulee (11.9% Hispanic).

Great Falls's Native American/Other Population

2,733 residents of Great Falls, or 4.5% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Great Falls is comparable to the share in Montana overall, where 5.9% of the population is Native American/Other. Great Falls ranks 100th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 497 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Great Falls's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 24.1%. Native American/Other residents' share of Great Falls's population has decreased from 6.0% to 4.5%.

Great Falls is more Native American/Other than neighboring Black Eagle (1.2% Native American/Other), Gibson Flats (0% Native American/Other), and Sand Coulee (0% Native American/Other). Great Falls is less Native American/Other than neighboring Malmstrom AFB (4.6% Native American/Other), and Big Stone Colony (46.7% Native American/Other).

Great Falls's Multiracial Population

3,645 residents of Great Falls, or 6.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Great Falls is comparable to the share in Montana overall, where 4.7% of the population is Multiracial. Great Falls ranks 100th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 497 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Great Falls's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 9.7%. Multiracial residents' share of Great Falls's population has decreased from 6.7% to 6.0%.

Great Falls is more Multiracial than neighboring Big Stone Colony (0% Multiracial), and Sand Coulee (2.2% Multiracial). Great Falls is less Multiracial than neighboring Black Eagle (6.8% Multiracial), Gibson Flats (7% Multiracial), and Malmstrom AFB (7.4% 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.