Flathead County, MT

County

Cities in Flathead County

Neighborhoods in Flathead County

Neighborhood

Flathead, MT

Kalispell West / Empire Estates

Evergreen South / Kalispell East

Rose Crossing / La Salle

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Demographics of Flathead

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

37.2%

Households with Children

26.2%

School Enrollment K-12

12,162

Age Distribution

Population breakdown by life stage — from children to seniors. Reveals the generational mix of the community.

Early Childhood (0-4): 5.3%
School Age (5-17): 16.3%
Young Adults (18-34): 18.8%
Working Age (35-54): 25.0%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 13.4%
Seniors (65+): 21.1%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Educational Attainment

Highest level of education completed by residents 25 and older. Reflects the academic profile of the area.

Less than High School: 4.5%
High School / GED: 27.3%
Some College or Associate's: 31.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 37.2%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Household Type

Household composition by family type and presence of children. Helps understand the family character of the area.

Families with Kids: 19.4%
Single Parents: 6.9%
Couples & Adults: 38.1%
Living Alone: 35.7%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Racial & Ethnic Composition

Racial and ethnic composition based on U.S. Census self-identification. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity that may overlap with any race.

White: 90.0%
Hispanic or Latino: 3.7%
Asian: 0.8%
Black or African American: 0.2%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 4.4%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.8%
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources·Fair Housing Policy

White Population by Ancestry

Ancestry reflects how residents self-identify culturally, not necessarily country of birth.

European: 51.2%
Middle Eastern or North African: 0.2%
Other White: 48.5%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Place of Birth

Where residents were born — in-state, from other U.S. states, or from abroad. Reflects the community's migration patterns.

Born in Same State: 45.2%
Born in Other U.S. State: 51.0%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 1.0%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 1.7%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 1.1%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Language Spoken at Home

Languages spoken by residents at home. Shows the linguistic diversity and cultural makeup of the area.

English Only: 97.0%
Spanish: 1.1%
European & Indo-European: 1.1%
East & Southeast Asian: 0.5%
Arabic: 0.0%
Other: 0.3%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

School Enrollment

Current school enrollment levels from pre-K through graduate school. Useful for families evaluating local education demand.

Preschool / Kindergarten: 2.4%
Elementary (1-4): 5.2%
Middle School (5-8): 4.8%
High School (9-12): 4.7%
College / Graduate: 2.9%
Not Enrolled: 80.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources