Flathead County, Montana

MT · FIPS 30029 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

Metric Value vs National Rank Percentile
Total Population 110,695 #570 / 3,222
82th
Median Household Income $73,925 -1.6% #922 / 3,222
71th
Median Age 42.2 years +8.5% #1,442 / 3,222
55th
Median Home Value $535,500 +90.0% #111 / 3,222
97th
Median Gross Rent $1,142 -1.8% #639 / 3,222
80th
Poverty Rate 9.3% -26.0% #652 / 3,222
80th

Demographics

Flathead County has a population of 110,695, making it the #570 most populous county in the US. The median age is 42.2 years, which is 8.5% above the national median.

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Age & Sex Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Nativity

97.2%
Native Born
2.8%
Foreign Born

Household Type

Economy

The median household income in Flathead County is $73,925, ranking #922 out of 3,222 counties — 1.6% below the national median. The poverty rate is 9.3% and unemployment stands at 2.9%.

Median Household Income
$73,925 −1.6% vs nat'l
Rank #922 of 3,222
71th percentile
Per Capita Income
$41,557 +0.7% vs nat'l
Rank #664 of 3,222
79th percentile
Poverty Rate
9.3% −26.0% vs nat'l
Rank #652 of 3,222
80th percentile
Unemployment Rate
2.9% −44.8% vs nat'l
Rank #636 of 3,222
80th percentile
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
37.2% +10.3% vs nat'l
Rank #372 of 3,222
88th percentile
Mean Commute Time
21.8 min −20.8% vs nat'l
Rank #2,558 of 3,222
21th percentile

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Housing

The median home value in Flathead County is $535,500 (+90.0% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,142/mo and the homeownership rate is 72.4%.

Median Home Value
$535,500 +90.0% vs nat'l
Rank #111 of 3,222
97th percentile
Median Gross Rent
$1,142 −1.8% vs nat'l
Rank #639 of 3,222
80th percentile
Homeownership Rate
72.4% +12.4% vs nat'l
Rank #1,961 of 3,222
39th percentile
72.4% Homeownership

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Health

90.0% of residents in Flathead County have health insurance coverage, which is 1.9% below the national rate.

90.0% Health Insurance
Health Insurance Coverage
90.0% −1.9% vs nat'l
Rank #2,160 of 3,222
33th percentile

About Flathead County, Montana

Flathead County, Montana has a total population of 110,695, making it the 570th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Flathead County is 42.2 years, which is 8.5% above the national median of 38.9 years.

The median household income in Flathead County is $73,925, which ranks #922 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 1.6% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 9.3%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 2.9%.

The median home value in Flathead County is $535,500, 90.0% above the national median. Renters in Flathead County pay a median gross rent of $1,142 per month. The homeownership rate is 72.4%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.

In Flathead County, 37.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 10.3% above the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 90.0% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 21.8 min.

Flathead County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 90.0% of the population, followed by Two or More Races (4.0%) and Hispanic or Latino (3.7%).

All data for Flathead County, Montana comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.