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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Kalispell

Montana · 11,917 residents · 12.685 sq mi
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Kalispell has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $19,950. Population has fallen 16% since 2000, a loss of 2,306 residents. Median home value is $56,200.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 36.5
US median: 33.0
Average education
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 28%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
11,917
−16%vs 2000
vs 14,223 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
939 / sq mi
−16%vs 2000
vs 1,121 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
Median age
36.5
−3%vs 2000
vs 37.7 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 1990 – 2024
10K15K20K25K30K1990201020202024Kalispell
202429K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$19,950
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $28,567 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$11,226
−31%vs 2000
vs $16,224 in 2000
US average: $14,340
Poverty rate
16.2%
+0.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 15.9% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$56,200
−28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $102,800 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$321
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $444 in 2000
US average: $450
Owner-occupied
54.0%
−2.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 56.3% in 2000
46.0% rent
Afford Score
2.8
−22%vs 2000
vs 3.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.9%(13,504)
Black0.3%(39)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(220)
Asian0.6%(79)
Other0%
Diversity Score6%(852)
1990
White, non-Hispanic97.2%(11,582)
Black0.1%(17)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(78)
Asian0.7%(85)
Other2%(233)
Diversity Score8.4%(1,001)
Diversity Score
8
+40%vs 2000
vs 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.9%
−4.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 21.9% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
81.3%
−4.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 85.8% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
Graduate degree
5.6%
−2.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 7.6% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
14.1 min
+34%vs 2000
vs 10.5 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 Kalispell, Montana?

Kalispell, Montana has about 11,917 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Kalispell, Montana?

The typical household in Kalispell, Montana earns about $19,950 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Kalispell, Montana expensive?

In Kalispell, Montana, the median home is worth about $56,200, and the typical rent is about $321 a month.

How educated are people in Kalispell, Montana?

About 17.9% of adults age 25 and over in Kalispell, Montana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Kalispell, Montana?

About 16.2% of people in Kalispell, Montana live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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