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Cascade

Montana · 577 residents (2025 est.) · 0.656 sq mi
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Cascade has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $50,938. Population has fallen 30% since 2000, a loss of 247 residents. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $247,600. With a median age of 51.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 30% less than the Montana median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 51.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 68%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
572
−30%since 2000
from 819 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
872 / sq mi
−30%since 2000
from 1,248 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
51.3
+29%since 2000
from 39.7 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:577 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
5045906767628481990201020202024Cascade
2024572
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$50,938
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,602 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,724
+130%since 2000
from $14,219 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
32.3%
+11.9 ptssince 2009
from 20.4% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
7.9%
−4.2 ptssince 2000
from 12.1% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.414
−7%since 2010
from 0.444 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information14.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing8.6%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction8.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services7.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration7.8%
US avg: 4.8%
Wholesale trade5.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance3.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Education & health services2.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade0.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.8%
US avg: 2.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$247,600
+68%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $80,700 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$791
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $363 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
67.7%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 66.3% in 2000
32.3% rent
Vacancy rate
19.2%
+5.1 ptssince 2009
from 14.1% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
8.6%
−25.7 ptssince 2009
from 34.3% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
41.0%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 40.2% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.9
+84%since 2000
from 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
46
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.8%(793)
Black0.4%(3)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(6)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.8%(23)
2024
White, non-Hispanic91.8%(525)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.8%(16)
Asian0%(0)
Other5.4%(31)
Diversity Score19.2%(110)
Diversity Score
19
+592%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.3%
+5.0 ptssince 2000
from 12.3% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
91.0%
+4.8 ptssince 2000
from 86.2% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.7%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 1.9% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.2 min
+17%since 2000
from 20.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
54.4%
−14.3 ptssince 2009
from 68.7% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
14.5%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 10.9% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
14.5%
+8.0 ptssince 2009
from 6.5% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
16.5%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 13.8% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
1.2%
−7.8 ptssince 2009
from 8.9% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.8%
−0.2 ptssince 2011
from 5.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
51.8%
−17.0 ptssince 2011
from 68.8% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
21.0%
+13.9 ptssince 2009
from 7.1% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
30.0%
−39.0 ptssince 2009
from 68.9% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.1%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 46.2% in 2009
Female
50.9%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 53.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
11.2%
−32.0 ptssince 2009
from 43.2% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
20.1%
+8.1 ptssince 2012
from 12.0% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
8.4%
−62.6 ptssince 2013
from 71.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
81.7%
+20.1 ptssince 2017
from 61.6% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.9%
−0.8 ptssince 2016
from 99.7% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Cascade, Montana?

Cascade, Montana has about 572 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Cascade, Montana?

The typical household in Cascade, Montana earns about $50,938 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Cascade, Montana expensive?

In Cascade, Montana, the median home is worth about $247,600, and the typical rent is about $791 a month.

How educated are people in Cascade, Montana?

About 17.3% of adults age 25 and over in Cascade, Montana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Cascade, Montana?

About 7.9% of people in Cascade, Montana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Cascade, Montana grown since 1990?

Yes, Cascade, Montana has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 166 residents, a change of about -22 percent over that period.

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