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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Cascade

Montana · 738 residents · 0.656 sq mi
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Cascade has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $19,659. Population has declined 10% since 2000. Median home value is $43,700.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 35.4
US median: 33.0
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 29%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
738
−10%vs 2000
vs 819 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,125 / sq mi
−10%vs 2000
vs 1,248 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
Median age
35.4
−11%vs 2000
vs 39.7 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 1990 – 2024
5045906767628481990201020202024Cascade
2024572
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$19,659
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $30,602 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$9,738
−32%vs 2000
vs $14,219 in 2000
US average: $14,340
Poverty rate
20.0%
+7.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 12.1% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$43,700
−29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $80,700 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$242
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $363 in 2000
US average: $450
Owner-occupied
66.8%
+0.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 66.3% in 2000
33.2% rent
Afford Score
2.2
−16%vs 2000
vs 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
1990
White, non-Hispanic98.8%(729)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(7)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.2%(9)
Diversity Score5.3%(39)
Diversity Score
5
+90%vs 2000
vs 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.8%
+2.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 12.3% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
72.4%
−13.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 86.2% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
Graduate degree
5.2%
+3.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 1.9% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.1 min
+31%vs 2000
vs 20.7 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Cascade, Montana?

Cascade, Montana has about 738 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Cascade, Montana?

The typical household in Cascade, Montana earns about $19,659 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 $43,700, and the typical rent is about $242 a month.

How educated are people in Cascade, Montana?

About 14.8% 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 20.0% of people in Cascade, Montana live below the federal poverty line.

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