Flathead County, MT
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Flathead County Overview
105,950
TOTAL POPULATION
53,095
MALE POPULATION
52,855
FEMALE POPULATION
100.45
MALES / 100 FEMALES
99.55
FEMALES / 100 MALES
42.3
MEDIAN AGE
3.1
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.5
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$37,984
PER CAPITA INCOME
$82,539
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$68,025
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
29.7%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
70.3¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
$8,450
FAMILY INCOME DEFICIT
0.46
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
53,810
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
62.6%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
3.2%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE
Flathead County Area Codes
Race in Flathead County
The most populous races in Flathead County are White / Caucasian (97,452 | 92.0%), Two or more Races (5,143 | 4.9%), and Hispanic or Latino (3,471 | 3.3%).
Race | # Population | % Population |
Asian | 871 | 0.8% |
Black / African American | 334 | 0.3% |
Hawaiian / Pacific | 0 | 0.0% |
Hispanic or Latino | 3,471 | 3.3% |
Native / Alaskan | 1,138 | 1.1% |
White / Caucasian | 97,452 | 92.0% |
Two or more Races | 5,143 | 4.9% |
Some other Race | 1,012 | 1.0% |
Total | 105,950 | 100.0% |
Ancestry in Flathead County
The most populous ancestries reported in Flathead County are German (24,212 | 22.9%), English (16,214 | 15.3%), Irish (14,178 | 13.4%), Norwegian (8,813 | 8.3%), and American (4,704 | 4.4%), together accounting for 64.3% of all Flathead County residents.
Ancestry | # Population | % Population |
Alaska Native | 34 | 0.0% |
Aleut | 32 | 0.0% |
American | 4,704 | 4.4% |
Apache | 28 | 0.0% |
Arab | 266 | 0.3% |
Armenian | 120 | 0.1% |
Australian | 70 | 0.1% |
Austrian | 215 | 0.2% |
Basque | 15 | 0.0% |
Belgian | 239 | 0.2% |
Bhutanese | 173 | 0.2% |
Blackfeet | 522 | 0.5% |
British | 510 | 0.5% |
Burmese | 202 | 0.2% |
Cajun | 5 | 0.0% |
Canadian | 216 | 0.2% |
Celtic | 44 | 0.0% |
Central American | 150 | 0.1% |
Cherokee | 174 | 0.2% |
Cheyenne | 51 | 0.1% |
Chickasaw | 88 | 0.1% |
Chilean | 29 | 0.0% |
Chippewa | 525 | 0.5% |
Choctaw | 21 | 0.0% |
Colombian | 82 | 0.1% |
Colville | 18 | 0.0% |
Comanche | 4 | 0.0% |
Costa Rican | 6 | 0.0% |
Cree | 157 | 0.2% |
Croatian | 226 | 0.2% |
Crow | 92 | 0.1% |
Cuban | 59 | 0.1% |
Czech | 468 | 0.4% |
Czechoslovakian | 71 | 0.1% |
Danish | 1,058 | 1.0% |
Dominican | 10 | 0.0% |
Dutch | 2,009 | 1.9% |
Dutch West Indian | 68 | 0.1% |
Eastern European | 200 | 0.2% |
Egyptian | 165 | 0.2% |
English | 16,214 | 15.3% |
European | 2,254 | 2.1% |
Filipino | 75 | 0.1% |
Finnish | 979 | 0.9% |
French | 3,373 | 3.2% |
French American Indian | 17 | 0.0% |
French Canadian | 605 | 0.6% |
German | 24,212 | 22.9% |
German Russian | 67 | 0.1% |
Greek | 221 | 0.2% |
Guatemalan | 52 | 0.1% |
Hungarian | 466 | 0.4% |
Icelander | 27 | 0.0% |
Indian (Asian) | 326 | 0.3% |
Inupiat | 14 | 0.0% |
Iranian | 43 | 0.0% |
Irish | 14,178 | 13.4% |
Italian | 4,269 | 4.0% |
Jamaican | 42 | 0.0% |
Japanese | 5 | 0.0% |
Korean | 527 | 0.5% |
Latvian | 3 | 0.0% |
Lebanese | 63 | 0.1% |
Lithuanian | 146 | 0.1% |
Lumbee | 4 | 0.0% |
Luxembourger | 8 | 0.0% |
Maltese | 19 | 0.0% |
Mexican | 2,125 | 2.0% |
Mexican American Indian | 79 | 0.1% |
Native Hawaiian | 134 | 0.1% |
Navajo | 1 | 0.0% |
Nicaraguan | 24 | 0.0% |
Nigerian | 12 | 0.0% |
Northern European | 544 | 0.5% |
Norwegian | 8,813 | 8.3% |
Paiute | 23 | 0.0% |
Panamanian | 65 | 0.1% |
Paraguayan | 32 | 0.0% |
Pennsylvania German | 57 | 0.1% |
Peruvian | 73 | 0.1% |
Polish | 1,556 | 1.5% |
Portuguese | 182 | 0.2% |
Puerto Rican | 37 | 0.0% |
Puget Sound Salish | 15 | 0.0% |
Romanian | 148 | 0.1% |
Russian | 663 | 0.6% |
Salvadoran | 3 | 0.0% |
Samoan | 30 | 0.0% |
Scandinavian | 1,562 | 1.5% |
Scotch-Irish | 958 | 0.9% |
Scottish | 3,554 | 3.4% |
Seminole | 10 | 0.0% |
Serbian | 72 | 0.1% |
Shoshone | 20 | 0.0% |
Sioux | 163 | 0.2% |
Slavic | 47 | 0.0% |
Slovak | 115 | 0.1% |
Slovene | 96 | 0.1% |
South African | 20 | 0.0% |
South American | 216 | 0.2% |
South American Indian | 51 | 0.1% |
Spaniard | 421 | 0.4% |
Spanish | 199 | 0.2% |
Spanish American | 57 | 0.1% |
Sri Lankan | 98 | 0.1% |
Subsaharan African | 65 | 0.1% |
Swedish | 3,918 | 3.7% |
Swiss | 491 | 0.5% |
Syrian | 10 | 0.0% |
Thai | 152 | 0.1% |
Turkish | 182 | 0.2% |
Ukrainian | 692 | 0.6% |
Welsh | 686 | 0.6% |
Yugoslavian | 70 | 0.1% |
Yup'ik | 54 | 0.1% | View All 115 Rows |
Immigrants in Flathead County
The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Flathead County came from Europe (1,001 | 0.9%), Canada (751 | 0.7%), Asia (656 | 0.6%), Eastern Europe (565 | 0.5%), and Latin America (434 | 0.4%), together accounting for 3.2% of all Flathead County residents.
Immigration Origin | # Population | % Population |
Africa | 159 | 0.2% |
Asia | 656 | 0.6% |
Australia | 32 | 0.0% |
Austria | 3 | 0.0% |
Belgium | 10 | 0.0% |
Bulgaria | 19 | 0.0% |
Canada | 751 | 0.7% |
Caribbean | 4 | 0.0% |
Central America | 318 | 0.3% |
China | 168 | 0.2% |
Colombia | 54 | 0.1% |
Czechoslovakia | 12 | 0.0% |
Denmark | 13 | 0.0% |
Dominican Republic | 4 | 0.0% |
Eastern Africa | 1 | 0.0% |
Eastern Asia | 264 | 0.3% |
Eastern Europe | 565 | 0.5% |
Egypt | 141 | 0.1% |
England | 85 | 0.1% |
Europe | 1,001 | 0.9% |
Germany | 210 | 0.2% |
Guatemala | 52 | 0.1% |
Hungary | 21 | 0.0% |
India | 47 | 0.0% |
Iran | 27 | 0.0% |
Ireland | 1 | 0.0% |
Italy | 10 | 0.0% |
Japan | 55 | 0.1% |
Kazakhstan | 41 | 0.0% |
Korea | 41 | 0.0% |
Latin America | 434 | 0.4% |
Malaysia | 17 | 0.0% |
Mexico | 238 | 0.2% |
Moldova | 42 | 0.0% |
Netherlands | 15 | 0.0% |
Northern Africa | 141 | 0.1% |
Northern Europe | 183 | 0.2% |
Oceania | 32 | 0.0% |
Panama | 28 | 0.0% |
Peru | 26 | 0.0% |
Philippines | 220 | 0.2% |
Poland | 26 | 0.0% |
Portugal | 2 | 0.0% |
Romania | 99 | 0.1% |
Russia | 88 | 0.1% |
Scotland | 29 | 0.0% |
South Africa | 17 | 0.0% |
South America | 112 | 0.1% |
South Central Asia | 115 | 0.1% |
South Eastern Asia | 271 | 0.3% |
Southern Europe | 12 | 0.0% |
Switzerland | 3 | 0.0% |
Taiwan | 51 | 0.1% |
Thailand | 5 | 0.0% |
Ukraine | 258 | 0.2% |
Vietnam | 29 | 0.0% |
Western Asia | 6 | 0.0% |
Western Europe | 241 | 0.2% | View All 58 Rows |
Sex and Age in Flathead County
Sex and Age in Flathead County
The most populous age groups in Flathead County are 60 to 64 Years (4,106 | 7.7%) for men and 60 to 64 Years (4,501 | 8.5%) for women.
Age Bracket | Male | Female |
Under 5 Years | 2,839 (5.3%) | 2,851 (5.4%) |
5 to 9 Years | 3,584 (6.8%) | 2,671 (5.1%) |
10 to 14 Years | 3,311 (6.2%) | 3,636 (6.9%) |
15 to 19 Years | 3,286 (6.2%) | 2,843 (5.4%) |
20 to 24 Years | 2,658 (5.0%) | 2,521 (4.8%) |
25 to 29 Years | 3,061 (5.8%) | 3,212 (6.1%) |
30 to 34 Years | 3,300 (6.2%) | 3,169 (6.0%) |
35 to 39 Years | 3,607 (6.8%) | 3,190 (6.0%) |
40 to 44 Years | 3,256 (6.1%) | 3,573 (6.8%) |
45 to 49 Years | 3,307 (6.2%) | 3,083 (5.8%) |
50 to 54 Years | 3,114 (5.9%) | 3,054 (5.8%) |
55 to 59 Years | 3,288 (6.2%) | 3,315 (6.3%) |
60 to 64 Years | 4,106 (7.7%) | 4,501 (8.5%) |
65 to 69 Years | 3,547 (6.7%) | 3,853 (7.3%) |
70 to 74 Years | 3,167 (6.0%) | 3,207 (6.1%) |
75 to 79 Years | 1,893 (3.6%) | 1,986 (3.8%) |
80 to 84 Years | 1,186 (2.2%) | 1,060 (2.0%) |
85 Years and over | 585 (1.1%) | 1,130 (2.1%) |
Total | 53,095 (100.0%) | 52,855 (100.0%) |
Families and Households in Flathead County
Median Family Size in Flathead County
The median family size in Flathead County is 3.07 persons per family, with single male/father families (1,683 | 6.1%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.16 persons per family. On the other hand, married-couple families (22,704 | 82.5%) represent the smallest median family size with 3.05 persons per family.
Family Type | # Families | Family Size |
Married-Couple | 22,704 (82.5%) | 3.05 |
Single Male/Father | 1,683 (6.1%) | 3.16 |
Single Female/Mother | 3,120 (11.3%) | 3.14 |
Total Families | 27,507 (100.0%) | 3.07 |
Median Household Size in Flathead County
The median household size in Flathead County is 2.48 persons per household, with single male/father households (1,683 | 4.0%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.7 persons per household. non-family households (14,647 | 34.7%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.22 persons per household.
Household Type | # Households | Household Size |
Married-Couple | 22,704 (53.9%) | 3.08 |
Single Male/Father | 1,683 (4.0%) | 3.70 |
Single Female/Mother | 3,120 (7.4%) | 3.41 |
Non-family | 14,647 (34.7%) | 1.22 |
Total Households | 42,154 (100.0%) | 2.48 |
Household Size by Marriage Status in Flathead County
Out of a total of 42,154 households in Flathead County, 27,507 (65.2%) are family households, while 14,647 (34.7%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 14,962, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 12,200.
Household Size | Family Households | Nonfamily Households |
1-Person Households | - | 12,200 (28.9%) |
2-Person Households | 14,962 (35.5%) | 2,217 (5.3%) |
3-Person Households | 4,844 (11.5%) | 180 (0.4%) |
4-Person Households | 4,570 (10.8%) | 37 (0.1%) |
5-Person Households | 1,920 (4.5%) | 0 (0.0%) |
6-Person Households | 747 (1.8%) | 0 (0.0%) |
7+ Person Households | 464 (1.1%) | 13 (0.0%) |
Total | 27,507 (65.2%) | 14,647 (34.7%) |
Female Fertility in Flathead County
Fertility by Age in Flathead County
Average fertility rate in Flathead County is 46.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 87.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 76.9% of all women with births.
Age Bracket | Women with Births | Births / 1,000 Women |
15 to 19 years | 28 (2.8%) | 10.0 |
20 to 34 years | 778 (76.9%) | 87.0 |
35 to 50 years | 206 (20.4%) | 20.0 |
Total | 1,012 (100.0%) | 46.0 |
Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Flathead County
78.8% of women with births (1,012) in Flathead County are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 15 to 19 years age bracket with 50.0% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 35 to 50 years age bracket with 1.9% of them unmarried.
Age Bracket | Married | Unmarried |
15 to 19 years | 14 (50.0%) | 14 (50.0%) |
20 to 34 years | 581 (74.7%) | 197 (25.3%) |
35 to 50 years | 202 (98.1%) | 4 (1.9%) |
Total | 797 (78.7%) | 215 (21.2%) |
Fertility by Education in Flathead County
Average fertility rate in Flathead County is 46.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of graduate degree have the highest fertility rate of 76.0 births per 1,000 women, while women with the education attainment of high school diploma have the lowest fertility at 27.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of college or associate's degree represent 41.8% of all women with births.
Educational Attainment | Women with Births | Births / 1,000 Women |
Less than High School | 87 (8.6%) | 29.0 |
High School Diploma | 130 (12.9%) | 27.0 |
College or Associate's Degree | 423 (41.8%) | 56.0 |
Bachelor's Degree | 233 (23.0%) | 47.0 |
Graduate Degree | 139 (13.7%) | 76.0 |
Total | 1,012 (100.0%) | 46.0 |
Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Flathead County
21.2% of women with births in Flathead County are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of graduate degree are most likely to be married with 100.0% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of less than high school are least likely to be married with 83.9% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Educational Attainment | Married | Unmarried |
Less than High School | 14 (16.1%) | 73 (83.9%) |
High School Diploma | 88 (67.7%) | 42 (32.3%) |
College or Associate's Degree | 335 (79.2%) | 88 (20.8%) |
Bachelor's Degree | 221 (94.9%) | 12 (5.1%) |
Graduate Degree | 139 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 797 (78.7%) | 215 (21.2%) |
Income in Flathead County
Income Overview in Flathead County
Per Capita Income in Flathead County is $37,984, while median incomes of families and households are $82,539 and $68,025 respectively.
Characteristic | Number | Measure |
Per Capita Income | 105,950 | $37,984 |
Median Family Income | 27,507 | $82,539 |
Mean Family Income | 27,507 | $108,985 |
Median Household Income | 42,154 | $68,025 |
Mean Household Income | 42,154 | $91,345 |
Income Deficit | 27,507 | $8,450 |
Wage / Income Gap (%) | 105,950 | 29.68% |
Wage / Income Gap ($) | 105,950 | 70.32¢ per $1 |
Gini / Inequality Index | 105,950 | 0.46 |
Earnings by Sex in Flathead County
Average Earnings in Flathead County are $36,003, $43,428 for men and $30,539 for women, a difference of 29.7%.
Sex | Number | Average Earnings |
Male | 30,091 (52.4%) | $43,428 |
Female | 27,276 (47.5%) | $30,539 |
Total | 57,367 (100.0%) | $36,003 |
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Flathead County
The most common earnings brackets in Flathead County are $100,000+ for men (3,839 | 12.8%) and $25,000 to $29,999 for women (2,676 | 9.8%).
Income | Male | Female |
$2,499 or less | 1,038 (3.5%) | 1,608 (5.9%) |
$2,500 to $4,999 | 1,007 (3.4%) | 1,247 (4.6%) |
$5,000 to $7,499 | 856 (2.8%) | 1,401 (5.1%) |
$7,500 to $9,999 | 678 (2.2%) | 919 (3.4%) |
$10,000 to $12,499 | 742 (2.5%) | 853 (3.1%) |
$12,500 to $14,999 | 954 (3.2%) | 1,078 (4.0%) |
$15,000 to $17,499 | 501 (1.7%) | 747 (2.7%) |
$17,500 to $19,999 | 646 (2.1%) | 869 (3.2%) |
$20,000 to $22,499 | 1,037 (3.5%) | 1,072 (3.9%) |
$22,500 to $24,999 | 709 (2.4%) | 917 (3.4%) |
$25,000 to $29,999 | 1,805 (6.0%) | 2,676 (9.8%) |
$30,000 to $34,999 | 2,078 (6.9%) | 2,416 (8.9%) |
$35,000 to $39,999 | 1,673 (5.6%) | 1,736 (6.4%) |
$40,000 to $44,999 | 1,646 (5.5%) | 1,468 (5.4%) |
$45,000 to $49,999 | 1,855 (6.2%) | 1,114 (4.1%) |
$50,000 to $54,999 | 1,583 (5.3%) | 1,098 (4.0%) |
$55,000 to $64,999 | 2,198 (7.3%) | 1,635 (6.0%) |
$65,000 to $74,999 | 1,802 (6.0%) | 869 (3.2%) |
$75,000 to $99,999 | 3,444 (11.5%) | 1,829 (6.7%) |
$100,000+ | 3,839 (12.8%) | 1,724 (6.3%) |
Total | 30,091 (100.0%) | 27,276 (100.0%) |
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Flathead County
Average earnings in Flathead County are $48,430 for men and $33,968 for women, a difference of 29.9%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $86,481, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $39,180. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $62,396, while those with high school diploma education have the smallest earnings of $24,340.
Educational Attainment | Male Income | Female Income |
Less than High School | $39,180 | $27,353 |
High School Diploma | $41,473 | $24,340 |
College or Associate's Degree | $46,884 | $33,141 |
Bachelor's Degree | $55,387 | $42,010 |
Graduate Degree | $86,481 | $62,396 |
Total | $48,430 | $33,968 |
Family Income in Flathead County
Family Income Brackets in Flathead County
According to the Flathead County family income data, there are 5,446 families falling into the $50,000 to $74,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 19.8% of all families. Conversely, the less than $10,000 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 413 families (1.5%) belonging to this category.
Income Bracket | # Families | % Families |
Less than $10,000 | 413 | 1.5% |
$10,000 to $14,999 | 440 | 1.6% |
$15,000 to $24,999 | 1,100 | 4.0% |
$25,000 to $34,999 | 2,173 | 7.9% |
$35,000 to $49,999 | 2,723 | 9.9% |
$50,000 to $74,999 | 5,446 | 19.8% |
$75,000 to $99,999 | 4,346 | 15.8% |
$100,000 to $149,999 | 5,336 | 19.4% |
$150,000 to $199,999 | 2,861 | 10.4% |
$200,000+ | 2,668 | 9.7% |
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Flathead County
5-person families (1,700 | 6.2%) account for the highest median family income in Flathead County with $105,530 per family, while 2-person families (15,615 | 56.8%) have the highest median income of $37,268 per family member.
Income Bracket | # Families | Median Income |
2-Person Families | 15,615 (56.8%) | $74,535 |
3-Person Families | 4,907 (17.8%) | $84,769 |
4-Person Families | 4,147 (15.1%) | $99,483 |
5-Person Families | 1,700 (6.2%) | $105,530 |
6-Person Families | 733 (2.7%) | $99,107 |
7+ Person Families | 405 (1.5%) | $82,670 |
Total | 27,507 (100.0%) | $82,539 |
Family Income by Number of Earners in Flathead County
The median family income in Flathead County is $82,539, with families comprising 3+ earners (2,825) having the highest median family income of $122,138, while families with no earners (4,479) have the lowest median family income of $55,200, accounting for 10.3% and 16.3% of families, respectively.
Number of Earners | # Families | Median Income |
No Earners | 4,479 (16.3%) | $55,200 |
1 Earner | 8,441 (30.7%) | $60,372 |
2 Earners | 11,762 (42.8%) | $102,964 |
3+ Earners | 2,825 (10.3%) | $122,138 |
Total | 27,507 (100.0%) | $82,539 |
Household Income in Flathead County
Household Income Brackets in Flathead County
With 7,925 households falling in the category, the $50,000 to $74,999 income range is the most frequent in Flathead County, accounting for 18.8% of all households. In contrast, only 1,475 households (3.5%) fall into the less than $10,000 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Income Bracket | # Households | % Households |
Less than $10,000 | 1,475 | 3.5% |
$10,000 to $14,999 | 1,686 | 4.0% |
$15,000 to $24,999 | 3,330 | 7.9% |
$25,000 to $34,999 | 3,920 | 9.3% |
$35,000 to $49,999 | 5,227 | 12.4% |
$50,000 to $74,999 | 7,925 | 18.8% |
$75,000 to $99,999 | 5,902 | 14.0% |
$100,000 to $149,999 | 6,239 | 14.8% |
$150,000 to $199,999 | 3,246 | 7.7% |
$200,000+ | 3,246 | 7.7% |
Household Income by Householder Age in Flathead County
The median household income in Flathead County is $68,025, with the highest median household income of $76,635 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 14,961 households (35.5%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $48,801, with 1,017 households (2.4%) in this group.
Income Bracket | # Households | Median Income |
15 to 24 Years | 1,017 (2.4%) | $48,801 |
25 to 44 Years | 12,456 (29.5%) | $76,320 |
45 to 64 Years | 14,961 (35.5%) | $76,635 |
65+ Years | 13,720 (32.6%) | $49,209 |
Total | 42,154 (100.0%) | $68,025 |
Poverty in Flathead County
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Flathead County
With 8.6% poverty level for males and 10.0% for females among the residents of Flathead County, under 5 year old males and 15 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 423 males (15.2%) and 79 females (15.9%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Age Bracket | Male | Female |
Under 5 Years | 423 (15.2%) | 346 (12.2%) |
5 Years | 49 (6.6%) | 36 (7.7%) |
6 to 11 Years | 359 (9.3%) | 353 (9.4%) |
12 to 14 Years | 244 (11.2%) | 264 (13.0%) |
15 Years | 19 (3.2%) | 79 (15.9%) |
16 and 17 Years | 131 (8.8%) | 188 (13.0%) |
18 to 24 Years | 437 (11.4%) | 471 (13.9%) |
25 to 34 Years | 500 (7.9%) | 745 (11.7%) |
35 to 44 Years | 549 (8.1%) | 522 (7.8%) |
45 to 54 Years | 296 (4.6%) | 428 (7.0%) |
55 to 64 Years | 567 (7.7%) | 648 (8.3%) |
65 to 74 Years | 601 (9.1%) | 742 (10.6%) |
75 Years and over | 319 (8.8%) | 411 (10.4%) |
Total | 4,494 (8.6%) | 5,233 (10.0%) |
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Flathead County
According to the poverty statistics in Flathead County, males aged 15 years and females aged 45 to 54 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 96.8% of males and 93.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Age Bracket | Male | Female |
Under 5 Years | 2,352 (84.8%) | 2,492 (87.8%) |
5 Years | 694 (93.4%) | 429 (92.3%) |
6 to 11 Years | 3,494 (90.7%) | 3,385 (90.6%) |
12 to 14 Years | 1,927 (88.8%) | 1,775 (87.1%) |
15 Years | 583 (96.8%) | 418 (84.1%) |
16 and 17 Years | 1,363 (91.2%) | 1,264 (87.1%) |
18 to 24 Years | 3,387 (88.6%) | 2,923 (86.1%) |
25 to 34 Years | 5,830 (92.1%) | 5,627 (88.3%) |
35 to 44 Years | 6,269 (91.9%) | 6,206 (92.2%) |
45 to 54 Years | 6,088 (95.4%) | 5,697 (93.0%) |
55 to 64 Years | 6,798 (92.3%) | 7,129 (91.7%) |
65 to 74 Years | 6,014 (90.9%) | 6,222 (89.3%) |
75 Years and over | 3,291 (91.2%) | 3,536 (89.6%) |
Total | 48,090 (91.4%) | 47,103 (90.0%) |
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Flathead County
The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Flathead County show that 3.9% or 890 of the total 22,704 families live below the poverty line. Families with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate of 20.1%, comprising of 44 families. On the other hand, families with 1 or 2 children have the lowest poverty rate of 2.7%, which includes 157 families.
Children | Above Poverty | Below Poverty |
No Children | 14,416 (96.6%) | 505 (3.4%) |
1 or 2 Children | 5,739 (97.3%) | 157 (2.7%) |
3 or 4 Children | 1,484 (89.0%) | 184 (11.0%) |
5 or more Children | 175 (79.9%) | 44 (20.1%) |
Total | 21,814 (96.1%) | 890 (3.9%) |
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Flathead County
According to the poverty data in Flathead County, 4.9% or 82 single-father households and 18.7% or 584 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 56 households (5.2%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 103 households (49.8%) falling below the poverty line.
Children | Single Father | Single Mother |
No Children | 25 (5.1%) | 84 (6.8%) |
1 or 2 Children | 56 (5.2%) | 397 (23.6%) |
3 or 4 Children | 1 (0.9%) | 103 (49.8%) |
5 or more Children | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 82 (4.9%) | 584 (18.7%) |
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Flathead County
The poverty data for Flathead County shows that 890 of the married-couple family households (3.9%) and 666 of the single-parent households (13.9%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 44 households (20.1%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 104 household (32.2%) living below poverty.
Children | Married-Couple Families | Single-Parent Households |
No Children | 505 (3.4%) | 109 (6.3%) |
1 or 2 Children | 157 (2.7%) | 453 (16.4%) |
3 or 4 Children | 184 (11.0%) | 104 (32.2%) |
5 or more Children | 44 (20.1%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 890 (3.9%) | 666 (13.9%) |
Employment Characteristics in Flathead County
Employment by Class of Employer in Flathead County
Among the 51,262 employed individuals in Flathead County, private company employees (32,982 | 64.3%), self-employed (not incorporated) (5,004 | 9.8%), and not-for-profit organizations (4,224 | 8.2%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employer Class | # Employees | % Employees |
Private Company Employees | 32,982 | 64.3% |
Self-Employed (Incorporated) | 3,132 | 6.1% |
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated) | 5,004 | 9.8% |
Not-for-profit Organizations | 4,224 | 8.2% |
Local Government Employees | 3,027 | 5.9% |
State Government Employees | 1,342 | 2.6% |
Federal Government Employees | 1,338 | 2.6% |
Unpaid Family Workers | 213 | 0.4% |
Total | 51,262 | 100.0% |
Employment Status by Age in Flathead County
According to the labor force statistics for Flathead County, out of the total population over 16 years of age (85,958), 62.6% or 53,810 individuals are in the labor force, with 3.2% or 1,722 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 35 to 44 years, with 88.1% or 12,005 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 16 to 19 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 10.2% or 282 of them being unemployed.
Age Bracket | In Labor Force | Unemployed |
16 to 19 Years | 2,766 (55.0%) | 282 (10.2%) |
20 to 24 Years | 4,216 (81.4%) | 291 (6.9%) |
25 to 29 Years | 5,181 (82.6%) | 212 (4.1%) |
30 to 34 Years | 5,415 (83.7%) | 87 (1.6%) |
35 to 44 Years | 12,005 (88.1%) | 240 (2.0%) |
45 to 54 Years | 10,536 (83.9%) | 148 (1.4%) |
55 to 59 Years | 4,827 (73.1%) | 135 (2.8%) |
60 to 64 Years | 4,458 (51.8%) | 214 (4.8%) |
65 to 74 Years | 3,664 (26.6%) | 88 (2.4%) |
75 Years and over | 729 (9.3%) | 13 (1.8%) |
Total | 53,810 (62.6%) | 1,722 (3.2%) |
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Flathead County
According to labor force statistics for Flathead County, 78.4% of individuals (42,443) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (54,136) are in the labor force, with 2.4% or 1,019 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 82.1% or 15,550 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with less than high school education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 9.0% or 160 of them being unemployed.
Educational Attainment | In Labor Force | Unemployed |
Less than High School | 1,777 (73.9%) | 216 (9.0%) |
High School Diploma | 10,927 (73.7%) | 415 (2.8%) |
College / Associate Degree | 14,174 (78.9%) | 341 (1.9%) |
Bachelor's Degree or higher | 15,550 (82.1%) | 360 (1.9%) |
Total | 42,443 (78.4%) | 1,299 (2.4%) |
Employment Occupations by Sex in Flathead County
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations
The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Flathead County are Management (6,951 | 13.4%), Community & Social Service (4,667 | 9.0%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (3,361 | 6.5%), Health Technologists (2,435 | 4.7%), and Education Instruction & Library (2,427 | 4.7%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex
Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Flathead County, the most male-oriented occupations are Architecture & Engineering (98.7%), Computers & Mathematics (80.5%), and Computers, Engineering & Science (77.3%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Education Instruction & Library (72.0%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (69.9%), and Education, Arts & Media (66.2%).
Occupation | Male | Female |
Management | 4,036 (58.1%) | 2,915 (41.9%) |
Business & Financial | 908 (40.3%) | 1,345 (59.7%) |
Computers, Engineering & Science | 1,670 (77.3%) | 491 (22.7%) |
Computers & Mathematics | 743 (80.5%) | 180 (19.5%) |
Architecture & Engineering | 761 (98.7%) | 10 (1.3%) |
Life, Physical & Social Science | 166 (35.5%) | 301 (64.4%) |
Community & Social Service | 1,655 (35.5%) | 3,012 (64.5%) |
Education, Arts & Media | 271 (33.8%) | 532 (66.2%) |
Legal Services & Support | 194 (36.0%) | 345 (64.0%) |
Education Instruction & Library | 680 (28.0%) | 1,747 (72.0%) |
Arts, Media & Entertainment | 510 (56.8%) | 388 (43.2%) |
Health Diagnosing & Treating | 1,011 (30.1%) | 2,350 (69.9%) |
Health Technologists | 822 (33.8%) | 1,613 (66.2%) |
Total (Category) | 9,280 (47.8%) | 10,113 (52.1%) |
Total (Overall) | 27,489 (52.8%) | 24,533 (47.2%) |
Services Occupations
The most common Services occupations in Flathead County are Food Preparation & Serving (3,561 | 6.9%), Cleaning & Maintenance (2,185 | 4.2%), Healthcare Support (1,830 | 3.5%), Personal Care & Service (1,158 | 2.2%), and Security & Protection (655 | 1.3%).
Services Occupations by Sex
Within the Services occupations in Flathead County, the most male-oriented occupations are Firefighting & Prevention (78.1%), Security & Protection (68.5%), and Law Enforcement (59.7%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (79.7%), Personal Care & Service (68.6%), and Cleaning & Maintenance (58.6%).
Occupation | Male | Female |
Healthcare Support | 371 (20.3%) | 1,459 (79.7%) |
Security & Protection | 449 (68.5%) | 206 (31.5%) |
Firefighting & Prevention | 246 (78.1%) | 69 (21.9%) |
Law Enforcement | 203 (59.7%) | 137 (40.3%) |
Food Preparation & Serving | 1,620 (45.5%) | 1,941 (54.5%) |
Cleaning & Maintenance | 904 (41.4%) | 1,281 (58.6%) |
Personal Care & Service | 364 (31.4%) | 794 (68.6%) |
Total (Category) | 3,708 (39.5%) | 5,681 (60.5%) |
Total (Overall) | 27,489 (52.8%) | 24,533 (47.2%) |
Sales and Office Occupations
The most common Sales and Office occupations in Flathead County are Sales & Related (5,802 | 11.2%), and Office & Administration (5,318 | 10.2%).
Sales and Office Occupations by Sex
Occupation | Male | Female |
Sales & Related | 2,732 (47.1%) | 3,070 (52.9%) |
Office & Administration | 946 (17.8%) | 4,372 (82.2%) |
Total (Category) | 3,678 (33.1%) | 7,442 (66.9%) |
Total (Overall) | 27,489 (52.8%) | 24,533 (47.2%) |
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations
The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Flathead County are Construction & Extraction (4,083 | 7.9%), Installation, Maintenance & Repair (1,544 | 3.0%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (711 | 1.4%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex
Occupation | Male | Female |
Farming, Fishing & Forestry | 510 (71.7%) | 201 (28.3%) |
Construction & Extraction | 4,019 (98.4%) | 64 (1.6%) |
Installation, Maintenance & Repair | 1,504 (97.4%) | 40 (2.6%) |
Total (Category) | 6,033 (95.2%) | 305 (4.8%) |
Total (Overall) | 27,489 (52.8%) | 24,533 (47.2%) |
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations
The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Flathead County are Production (1,960 | 3.8%), Material Moving (1,926 | 3.7%), and Transportation (1,896 | 3.6%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex
Occupation | Male | Female |
Production | 1,422 (72.6%) | 538 (27.5%) |
Transportation | 1,721 (90.8%) | 175 (9.2%) |
Material Moving | 1,647 (85.5%) | 279 (14.5%) |
Total (Category) | 4,790 (82.8%) | 992 (17.2%) |
Total (Overall) | 27,489 (52.8%) | 24,533 (47.2%) |
Employment Industries by Sex in Flathead County
Employment Industries in Flathead County
The major employment industries in Flathead County include Health Care & Social Assistance (7,501 | 14.4%), Retail Trade (7,185 | 13.8%), Construction (5,631 | 10.8%), Accommodation & Food Services (4,945 | 9.5%), and Manufacturing (3,470 | 6.7%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Flathead County
The Flathead County industries that see more men than women are Enterprise Management (100.0%), Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction (96.5%), and Utilities (95.8%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Health Care & Social Assistance (76.1%), Finance & Insurance (68.2%), and Educational Services (62.8%).
Industry | Male | Female |
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting | 1,385 (78.0%) | 391 (22.0%) |
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction | 384 (96.5%) | 14 (3.5%) |
Construction | 5,049 (89.7%) | 582 (10.3%) |
Manufacturing | 2,715 (78.2%) | 755 (21.8%) |
Wholesale Trade | 369 (55.4%) | 297 (44.6%) |
Retail Trade | 3,544 (49.3%) | 3,641 (50.7%) |
Transportation & Warehousing | 1,268 (84.5%) | 233 (15.5%) |
Utilities | 271 (95.8%) | 12 (4.2%) |
Information | 560 (60.9%) | 360 (39.1%) |
Finance & Insurance | 689 (31.8%) | 1,477 (68.2%) |
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing | 715 (49.6%) | 726 (50.4%) |
Professional & Scientific | 1,719 (56.3%) | 1,332 (43.7%) |
Enterprise Management | 15 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Administrative & Support | 1,167 (50.3%) | 1,151 (49.6%) |
Educational Services | 1,286 (37.2%) | 2,175 (62.8%) |
Health Care & Social Assistance | 1,793 (23.9%) | 5,708 (76.1%) |
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation | 684 (52.2%) | 625 (47.7%) |
Accommodation & Food Services | 1,963 (39.7%) | 2,982 (60.3%) |
Public Administration | 928 (46.3%) | 1,077 (53.7%) |
Total | 27,489 (52.8%) | 24,533 (47.2%) |
Education in Flathead County
School Enrollment in Flathead County
The most common levels of schooling among the 20,733 students in Flathead County are middle school (5,377 | 25.9%), elementary school (4,997 | 24.1%), and high school (4,848 | 23.4%).
School Level | # Students | % Students |
Nursery / Preschool | 1,101 | 5.3% |
Kindergarten | 1,396 | 6.7% |
Elementary School | 4,997 | 24.1% |
Middle School | 5,377 | 25.9% |
High School | 4,848 | 23.4% |
College / Undergraduate | 2,258 | 10.9% |
Graduate / Professional | 756 | 3.6% |
Total | 20,733 | 100.0% |
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Flathead County
Out of a total of 20,733 students who are enrolled in schools in Flathead County, 3,525 (17.0%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 17,208 (83.0%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 491 (52.3% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 15 to 17 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 3,463 (92.3% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
Age Bracket | Public School | Private School |
3 to 4 Year Olds | 448 (47.7%) | 491 (52.3%) |
5 to 9 Year Old | 4,253 (75.9%) | 1,347 (24.0%) |
10 to 14 Year Olds | 5,931 (87.5%) | 844 (12.5%) |
15 to 17 Year Olds | 3,463 (92.3%) | 288 (7.7%) |
18 to 19 Year Olds | 953 (84.6%) | 173 (15.4%) |
20 to 24 Year Olds | 877 (86.5%) | 137 (13.5%) |
25 to 34 Year Olds | 556 (78.0%) | 157 (22.0%) |
35 Years and over | 720 (88.3%) | 95 (11.7%) |
Total | 17,208 (83.0%) | 3,525 (17.0%) |
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Flathead County
Business (5,418 | 18.7%), education (3,922 | 13.5%), bio, nature & agricultural (3,440 | 11.9%), science & technology (2,883 | 10.0%), and social sciences (2,114 | 7.3%) are the most common fields of study among 28,957 individuals in Flathead County who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Field of Study | # Graduates | % Graduates |
Computers & Mathematics | 1,086 | 3.7% |
Bio, Nature & Agricultural | 3,440 | 11.9% |
Physical & Health Sciences | 807 | 2.8% |
Psychology | 1,322 | 4.6% |
Social Sciences | 2,114 | 7.3% |
Engineering | 1,478 | 5.1% |
Multidisciplinary Studies | 177 | 0.6% |
Science & Technology | 2,883 | 10.0% |
Business | 5,418 | 18.7% |
Education | 3,922 | 13.5% |
Literature & Languages | 1,107 | 3.8% |
Liberal Arts & History | 1,223 | 4.2% |
Visual & Performing Arts | 1,288 | 4.4% |
Communications | 981 | 3.4% |
Arts & Humanities | 1,711 | 5.9% |
Total | 28,957 | 100.0% |
Transportation & Commute in Flathead County
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Flathead County
The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Flathead County are males with 2 vehicles (10,671, accounting for 39.7%) and females with 2 vehicles (9,844, making up 44.3%).
Vehicles Available | Male | Female |
No Vehicle | 353 (1.3%) | 556 (2.3%) |
1 Vehicle | 3,752 (14.0%) | 3,484 (14.4%) |
2 Vehicles | 10,671 (39.7%) | 9,844 (40.8%) |
3 Vehicles | 6,551 (24.4%) | 5,462 (22.7%) |
4 Vehicles | 3,473 (12.9%) | 2,932 (12.2%) |
5 or more Vehicles | 2,090 (7.8%) | 1,835 (7.6%) |
Total | 26,890 (100.0%) | 24,113 (100.0%) |
Commute Time in Flathead County
The most frequently occuring commute durations in Flathead County are 10 to 14 minutes (8,076 commuters, 18.3%), 15 to 19 minutes (7,593 commuters, 17.2%), and 5 to 9 minutes (7,164 commuters, 16.2%).
Commute Time | # Commuters | % Commuters |
Less than 5 Minutes | 1,861 | 4.2% |
5 to 9 Minutes | 7,164 | 16.2% |
10 to 14 Minutes | 8,076 | 18.3% |
15 to 19 Minutes | 7,593 | 17.2% |
20 to 24 Minutes | 6,390 | 14.4% |
25 to 29 Minutes | 2,786 | 6.3% |
30 to 34 Minutes | 6,681 | 15.1% |
35 to 39 Minutes | 654 | 1.5% |
40 to 44 Minutes | 646 | 1.5% |
45 to 59 Minutes | 1,344 | 3.0% |
60 to 89 Minutes | 637 | 1.4% |
90 or more Minutes | 391 | 0.9% |
Commute Time by Sex in Flathead County
The most common commute times in Flathead County are 15 to 19 minutes (4,063 commuters, 17.7%) for males and 10 to 14 minutes (4,201 commuters, 19.8%) for females.
Commute Time | Male | Female |
Less than 5 Minutes | 925 (4.0%) | 936 (4.4%) |
5 to 9 Minutes | 3,714 (16.2%) | 3,450 (16.2%) |
10 to 14 Minutes | 3,875 (16.9%) | 4,201 (19.8%) |
15 to 19 Minutes | 4,063 (17.7%) | 3,530 (16.6%) |
20 to 24 Minutes | 3,349 (14.6%) | 3,041 (14.3%) |
25 to 29 Minutes | 1,402 (6.1%) | 1,384 (6.5%) |
30 to 34 Minutes | 3,524 (15.3%) | 3,157 (14.8%) |
35 to 39 Minutes | 411 (1.8%) | 243 (1.1%) |
40 to 44 Minutes | 395 (1.7%) | 251 (1.2%) |
45 to 59 Minutes | 689 (3.0%) | 655 (3.1%) |
60 to 89 Minutes | 397 (1.7%) | 240 (1.1%) |
90 or more Minutes | 208 (0.9%) | 183 (0.9%) |
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Flathead County
The most frequent times of departure to work in Flathead County are 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM (4,357, 19.0%) for males and 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM (4,221, 19.8%) for females.
Time of Departure | Male | Female |
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM | 1,215 (5.3%) | 412 (1.9%) |
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM | 668 (2.9%) | 431 (2.0%) |
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM | 1,052 (4.6%) | 584 (2.8%) |
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM | 2,041 (8.9%) | 1,255 (5.9%) |
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM | 2,849 (12.4%) | 1,565 (7.4%) |
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM | 3,061 (13.3%) | 2,577 (12.1%) |
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM | 4,357 (19.0%) | 4,221 (19.8%) |
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM | 2,388 (10.4%) | 2,663 (12.5%) |
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM | 1,167 (5.1%) | 1,682 (7.9%) |
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM | 1,119 (4.9%) | 1,978 (9.3%) |
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM | 489 (2.1%) | 1,011 (4.8%) |
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM | 420 (1.8%) | 459 (2.2%) |
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM | 1,228 (5.3%) | 1,044 (4.9%) |
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM | 898 (3.9%) | 1,389 (6.5%) |
Total | 22,952 (100.0%) | 21,271 (100.0%) |
Housing Occupancy in Flathead County
Occupancy by Ownership in Flathead County
Of the total 42,154 dwellings in Flathead County, owner-occupied units account for 31,328 (74.3%), while renter-occupied units make up 10,826 (25.7%).
Occupancy | # Housing Units | % Housing Units |
Owner Occupied Housing Units | 31,328 | 74.3% |
Renter-Occupied Housing Units | 10,826 | 25.7% |
Total Occupied Housing Units | 42,154 | 100.0% |
Occupancy by Household Size in Flathead County
Household Size | # Housing Units | % Housing Units |
1-Person Household | 12,200 | 28.9% |
2-Person Household | 17,179 | 40.7% |
3-Person Household | 5,024 | 11.9% |
4+ Person Household | 7,751 | 18.4% |
Total Housing Units | 42,154 | 100.0% |
Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Flathead County
Household Size | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
1-Person Household | 7,243 (59.4%) | 4,957 (40.6%) |
2-Person Household | 13,994 (81.5%) | 3,185 (18.5%) |
3-Person Household | 3,844 (76.5%) | 1,180 (23.5%) |
4+ Person Household | 6,247 (80.6%) | 1,504 (19.4%) |
Total Housing Units | 31,328 (74.3%) | 10,826 (25.7%) |
Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Flathead County
Household Size | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
Less than High School | 630 (47.6%) | 693 (52.4%) |
High School Diploma | 6,714 (67.5%) | 3,232 (32.5%) |
College/Associate Degree | 10,903 (73.1%) | 4,015 (26.9%) |
Bachelor's Degree or higher | 13,081 (81.9%) | 2,886 (18.1%) |
Occupancy by Age of Householder in Flathead County
Age Bracket | # Households | % Households |
Under 35 Years | 6,766 | 16.1% |
35 to 44 Years | 6,707 | 15.9% |
45 to 54 Years | 6,480 | 15.4% |
55 to 64 Years | 8,481 | 20.1% |
65 to 74 Years | 8,483 | 20.1% |
75 to 84 Years | 4,036 | 9.6% |
85 Years and Over | 1,201 | 2.9% |
Total | 42,154 | 100.0% |
Housing Finances in Flathead County
Median Income by Occupancy in Flathead County
Occupancy Type | # Households | Median Income |
Owner-Occupied | 31,328 (74.3%) | $78,134 |
Renter-Occupied | 10,826 (25.7%) | $40,673 |
Average | 42,154 (100.0%) | $68,025 |
Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Flathead County
Income Bracket | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
Less than $5,000 | 663 (2.1%) | 211 (1.9%) |
$5,000 to $9,999 | 434 (1.4%) | 152 (1.4%) |
$10,000 to $14,999 | 685 (2.2%) | 1,006 (9.3%) |
$15,000 to $19,999 | 620 (2.0%) | 983 (9.1%) |
$20,000 to $24,999 | 956 (3.0%) | 752 (7.0%) |
$25,000 to $34,999 | 2,351 (7.5%) | 1,568 (14.5%) |
$35,000 to $49,999 | 3,677 (11.7%) | 1,562 (14.4%) |
$50,000 to $74,999 | 5,673 (18.1%) | 2,252 (20.8%) |
$75,000 to $99,999 | 4,803 (15.3%) | 1,086 (10.0%) |
$100,000 to $149,999 | 5,489 (17.5%) | 743 (6.9%) |
$150,000 or more | 5,977 (19.1%) | 511 (4.7%) |
Total | 31,328 (100.0%) | 10,826 (100.0%) |
Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Flathead County
Monthly Cost | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
Less than $300 | 1,698 (5.4%) | 421 (3.9%) |
$300 to $499 | 4,310 (13.8%) | 602 (5.6%) |
$500 to $799 | 5,249 (16.8%) | 1,930 (17.8%) |
$800 to $999 | 2,546 (8.1%) | 1,842 (17.0%) |
$1,000 to $1,499 | 4,698 (15.0%) | 3,489 (32.2%) |
$1,500 to $1,999 | 5,665 (18.1%) | 1,171 (10.8%) |
$2,000 to $2,499 | 3,711 (11.8%) | 269 (2.5%) |
$2,500 to $2,999 | 1,562 (5.0%) | 184 (1.7%) |
$3,000 or more | 1,889 (6.0%) | 164 (1.5%) |
Total | 31,328 (100.0%) | 10,826 (100.0%) |
Physical Housing Characteristics in Flathead County
Housing Structures in Flathead County
Structure Type | # Housing Units | % Housing Units |
Single Unit, Detached | 30,380 | 72.1% |
Single Unit, Attached | 1,965 | 4.7% |
2 Unit Apartments | 968 | 2.3% |
3 or 4 Unit Apartments | 1,432 | 3.4% |
5 to 9 Unit Apartments | 1,103 | 2.6% |
10 or more Apartments | 2,171 | 5.1% |
Mobile Home / Other | 4,135 | 9.8% |
Total | 42,154 | 100.0% |
Housing Structures by Occupancy in Flathead County
Structure Type | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
Single Unit, Detached | 26,360 (86.8%) | 4,020 (13.2%) |
Single Unit, Attached | 1,219 (62.0%) | 746 (38.0%) |
2 Unit Apartments | 194 (20.0%) | 774 (80.0%) |
3 or 4 Unit Apartments | 245 (17.1%) | 1,187 (82.9%) |
5 to 9 Unit Apartments | 172 (15.6%) | 931 (84.4%) |
10 or more Apartments | 58 (2.7%) | 2,113 (97.3%) |
Mobile Home / Other | 3,080 (74.5%) | 1,055 (25.5%) |
Total | 31,328 (74.3%) | 10,826 (25.7%) |
Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Flathead County
Number of Rooms | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
1 Room | 249 (0.8%) | 602 (5.6%) |
2 or 3 Rooms | 1,347 (4.3%) | 2,984 (27.6%) |
4 or 5 Rooms | 9,848 (31.4%) | 4,907 (45.3%) |
6 or 7 Rooms | 10,864 (34.7%) | 1,506 (13.9%) |
8 or more Rooms | 9,020 (28.8%) | 827 (7.6%) |
Total | 31,328 (100.0%) | 10,826 (100.0%) |
Housing Structure by Heating Type in Flathead County
Heating Type | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
Utility Gas | 15,111 (48.2%) | 3,181 (29.4%) |
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas | 3,179 (10.2%) | 602 (5.6%) |
Electricity | 9,393 (30.0%) | 6,376 (58.9%) |
Fuel Oil or Kerosene | 191 (0.6%) | 41 (0.4%) |
Coal or Coke | 14 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
All other Fuels | 3,396 (10.8%) | 565 (5.2%) |
No Fuel Used | 44 (0.1%) | 61 (0.6%) |
Total | 31,328 (100.0%) | 10,826 (100.0%) |
Household Vehicle Usage in Flathead County
Vehicles per Household | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
No Vehicle | 356 (1.1%) | 1,184 (10.9%) |
1 Vehicle | 6,050 (19.3%) | 5,044 (46.6%) |
2 Vehicles | 14,100 (45.0%) | 3,176 (29.3%) |
3 or more Vehicles | 10,822 (34.5%) | 1,422 (13.1%) |
Total | 31,328 (100.0%) | 10,826 (100.0%) |
Real Estate & Mortgages in Flathead County
Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Flathead County
Characteristic | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
Housing Units | 12,683 | 18,645 |
Median Property Value | $390,800 | $425,200 |
Median Household Income | $55,898 | $4,673 |
Monthly Housing Costs | $526 | $1,873 |
Real Estate Taxes | $2,651 | $362 |
Property Value by Mortgage Status in Flathead County
Property Value | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
Less than $50,000 | 1,211 (9.6%) | 465 (2.5%) |
$50,000 to $99,999 | 567 (4.5%) | 287 (1.5%) |
$100,000 to $299,999 | 2,923 (23.1%) | 4,208 (22.6%) |
$300,000 to $499,999 | 3,183 (25.1%) | 6,814 (36.5%) |
$500,000 to $749,999 | 2,470 (19.5%) | 3,866 (20.7%) |
$750,000 to $999,999 | 880 (6.9%) | 1,769 (9.5%) |
$1,000,000 or more | 1,449 (11.4%) | 1,236 (6.6%) |
Total | 12,683 (100.0%) | 18,645 (100.0%) |
Household Income by Mortgage Status in Flathead County
Household Income | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
Less than $10,000 | 916 (7.2%) | 156 (0.8%) |
$10,000 to $24,999 | 1,430 (11.3%) | 181 (1.0%) |
$25,000 to $34,999 | 1,514 (11.9%) | 831 (4.5%) |
$35,000 to $49,999 | 1,900 (15.0%) | 837 (4.5%) |
$50,000 to $74,999 | 2,588 (20.4%) | 1,777 (9.5%) |
$75,000 to $99,999 | 1,480 (11.7%) | 3,085 (16.6%) |
$100,000 to $149,999 | 1,551 (12.2%) | 3,323 (17.8%) |
$150,000 or more | 1,304 (10.3%) | 3,938 (21.1%) |
Total | 12,683 (100.0%) | 18,645 (100.0%) |
Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Flathead County
Value-to-Income Ratio | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
Less than 2.0x | 2,158 (17.0%) | 94,595 (507.4%) |
2.0x to 2.9x | 1,038 (8.2%) | 2,317 (12.4%) |
3.0x to 3.9x | 968 (7.6%) | 3,323 (17.8%) |
4.0x or more | 8,286 (65.3%) | 2,861 (15.3%) |
Total | 12,683 (100.0%) | 18,645 (100.0%) |
Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Flathead County
Property Taxes | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
Less than $800 | 1,624 (12.8%) | 46 (0.3%) |
$800 to $1,499 | 1,098 (8.7%) | 773 (4.2%) |
$800 to $1,499 | 9,308 (73.4%) | 1,589 (8.5%) |
Total | 12,683 (100.0%) | 18,645 (100.0%) |
Health & Disability in Flathead County
Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Flathead County
Age Bracket | With Coverage | Without Coverage |
Under 6 Years | 6,614 (95.4%) | 317 (4.6%) |
6 to 18 Years | 16,144 (93.9%) | 1,045 (6.1%) |
19 to 25 Years | 6,173 (87.5%) | 883 (12.5%) |
26 to 34 Years | 9,783 (84.2%) | 1,833 (15.8%) |
35 to 44 Years | 11,550 (85.3%) | 1,996 (14.7%) |
45 to 54 Years | 10,941 (87.5%) | 1,568 (12.5%) |
55 to 64 Years | 13,592 (89.8%) | 1,550 (10.2%) |
65 to 74 Years | 13,518 (99.6%) | 61 (0.4%) |
75 Years and older | 7,541 (99.8%) | 16 (0.2%) |
Total | 95,856 (91.2%) | 9,269 (8.8%) |
Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Flathead County
Citizenship Status | With Coverage | Without Coverage |
Native Born | 6,614 (95.4%) | 317 (4.6%) |
Foreign Born, Citizen | 16,144 (93.9%) | 1,045 (6.1%) |
Foreign Born, not a Citizen | 6,173 (87.5%) | 883 (12.5%) |
Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Flathead County
Household Income | With Coverage | Without Coverage |
Under $25,000 | 8,891 (89.1%) | 1,085 (10.9%) |
$25,000 to $49,999 | 16,331 (89.4%) | 1,929 (10.6%) |
$50,000 to $74,999 | 17,613 (87.3%) | 2,568 (12.7%) |
$75,000 to $99,999 | 14,261 (91.6%) | 1,310 (8.4%) |
$100,000 and over | 38,228 (94.3%) | 2,333 (5.8%) |
Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Flathead County
Age Bracket | Public Insurance | Private Insurance |
Under 6 | 3,368 (48.6%) | 3,332 (48.1%) |
6 to 18 Years | 7,596 (44.2%) | 9,346 (54.4%) |
19 to 25 Years | 1,363 (19.3%) | 5,073 (71.9%) |
25 to 34 Years | 2,415 (20.8%) | 7,860 (67.7%) |
35 to 44 Years | 2,651 (19.6%) | 9,200 (67.9%) |
45 to 54 Years | 1,994 (15.9%) | 9,553 (76.4%) |
55 to 64 Years | 2,891 (19.1%) | 11,516 (76.0%) |
65 to 74 Years | 13,053 (96.1%) | 8,097 (59.6%) |
75 Years and over | 7,501 (99.3%) | 4,498 (59.5%) |
Total | 42,832 (40.7%) | 68,475 (65.1%) |
Disability Status by Sex by Age in Flathead County
Age Bracket | Male | Female |
Under 5 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
5 to 17 Years | 501 (5.6%) | 359 (4.3%) |
18 to 34 Years | 678 (6.7%) | 568 (5.8%) |
35 to 64 Years | 2,446 (11.9%) | 1,816 (8.8%) |
65 to 74 Years | 1,461 (22.1%) | 1,098 (15.8%) |
75 Years and over | 1,588 (44.0%) | 1,574 (39.9%) |
Disability Class by Sex by Age in Flathead County
Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty
Age Bracket | Male | Female |
Under 5 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
5 to 17 Years | 55 (0.6%) | 8 (0.1%) |
18 to 34 Years | 109 (1.1%) | 137 (1.4%) |
35 to 64 Years | 798 (3.9%) | 288 (1.4%) |
65 to 74 Years | 901 (13.6%) | 302 (4.3%) |
75 Years and over | 1,342 (37.2%) | 693 (17.6%) |
Disability Class: Vision Difficulty
Age Bracket | Male | Female |
Under 5 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
5 to 17 Years | 32 (0.4%) | 7 (0.1%) |
18 to 34 Years | 68 (0.7%) | 156 (1.6%) |
35 to 64 Years | 283 (1.4%) | 209 (1.0%) |
65 to 74 Years | 202 (3.0%) | 245 (3.5%) |
75 Years and over | 149 (4.1%) | 258 (6.5%) |
Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty
Age Bracket | Male | Female |
5 to 17 Years | 380 (4.2%) | 299 (3.6%) |
18 to 34 Years | 494 (4.9%) | 291 (3.0%) |
35 to 64 Years | 728 (3.5%) | 741 (3.6%) |
65 to 74 Years | 235 (3.5%) | 338 (4.9%) |
75 Years and over | 463 (12.8%) | 422 (10.7%) |
Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty
Age Bracket | Male | Female |
5 to 17 Years | 38 (0.4%) | 59 (0.7%) |
18 to 34 Years | 3 (0.0%) | 51 (0.5%) |
35 to 64 Years | 1,034 (5.0%) | 1,079 (5.2%) |
65 to 74 Years | 576 (8.7%) | 715 (10.3%) |
75 Years and over | 601 (16.7%) | 1,145 (29.0%) |
Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty
Age Bracket | Male | Female |
5 to 17 Years | 114 (1.3%) | 55 (0.7%) |
18 to 34 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
35 to 64 Years | 189 (0.9%) | 218 (1.1%) |
65 to 74 Years | 58 (0.9%) | 161 (2.3%) |
75 Years and over | 212 (5.9%) | 441 (11.2%) |
Technology Access in Flathead County
Computing Device Access in Flathead County
Device Type | # Households | % Households |
Desktop or Laptop | 34,531 | 81.9% |
Smartphone | 36,400 | 86.4% |
Tablet | 23,985 | 56.9% |
No Computing Device | 2,818 | 6.7% |
Total | 42,154 | 100.0% |
Internet Access in Flathead County
Internet Type | # Households | % Households |
Dial-Up Internet | 215 | 0.5% |
Broadband Home | 27,981 | 66.4% |
Cellular Data Only | 7,238 | 17.2% |
Satellite Internet | 2,898 | 6.9% |
No Internet | 4,652 | 11.0% |
Total | 42,154 | 100.0% |
Flathead County Summary
Flathead County is located in the western part of the state of Montana, in the United States. It is bordered by Lake County to the north, Lincoln County to the east, Sanders County to the south, and the Flathead Indian Reservation to the west. The county seat is Kalispell, and the largest city is Whitefish. The county was established in 1893 and named for the Flathead Indians, who were the original inhabitants of the area.
Geography
Flathead County covers an area of 5,256 square miles, making it the fourth largest county in Montana. The county is located in the Rocky Mountains, and is home to the Flathead National Forest, which covers 1.8 million acres. The county is also home to the Flathead River, which runs through the county from north to south. The county is home to several mountain ranges, including the Swan Range, the Mission Range, and the Whitefish Range. The highest point in the county is Mount Stimson, which has an elevation of 9,838 feet.
The climate of Flathead County is generally mild, with cold winters and warm summers. The average annual temperature is 44 degrees Fahrenheit, and the average annual precipitation is 16 inches.
Economy
The economy of Flathead County is largely based on tourism and agriculture. The county is home to several ski resorts, including Whitefish Mountain Resort and Big Mountain Ski Resort. The county is also home to several wineries, breweries, and distilleries. Agriculture is also an important part of the economy, with the county producing hay, wheat, barley, and other crops.
Demographics
As of the 2010 census, the population of Flathead County was 90,928. The population is predominantly white, with 87.3% of the population identifying as white. The largest ethnic group is German, with 11.3% of the population identifying as German. Other ethnic groups include Native American (4.2%), Irish (3.2%), English (2.7%), and Norwegian (2.3%).
The median household income in Flathead County is $48,845, and the median home value is $219,400. The unemployment rate is 4.2%, and the poverty rate is 11.3%.
Conclusion
Flathead County is a large county in western Montana, with a population of 90,928. The economy of the county is largely based on tourism and agriculture, and the county is home to several ski resorts, wineries, breweries, and distilleries. The population is predominantly white, with the largest ethnic group being German. The median household income is $48,845, and the median home value is $219,400. The unemployment rate is 4.2%, and the poverty rate is 11.3%.
Common Questions
What is the Total Population of Flathead County?
Total Population of Flathead County is 105,950.
What is the Total Male Population of Flathead County?
Total Male Population of Flathead County is 53,095.
What is the Total Female Population of Flathead County?
Total Female Population of Flathead County is 52,855.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Flathead County?
There are 100.45 Males per 100 Females in Flathead County.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Flathead County?
There are 99.55 Females per 100 Males in Flathead County.
What is the Median Population Age in Flathead County?
Median Population Age in Flathead County is 42.3 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Flathead County
Average Family Size in Flathead County is 3.1 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Flathead County
Average Household Size in Flathead County is 2.5 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Flathead County?
Per Capita income in Flathead County is $37,984.
What is the Median Family Income in Flathead County?
Median Family Income in Flathead County is $82,539.
What is the Median Household income in Flathead County?
Median Household Income in Flathead County is $68,025.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Flathead County?
Income or Wage Gap in Flathead County is 29.7%.
Women in Flathead County earn 70.3 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Family Income Deficit in Flathead County?
Family Income Deficit in Flathead County is $8,450.
Families that are below poverty line in Flathead County earn $8,450 less on average than the poverty threshold level.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Flathead County?
Inequality or Gini Index in Flathead County is 0.46.
How Large is the Labor Force in Flathead County?
There are 53,810 People in the Labor Forcein in Flathead County.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Flathead County?
62.6% of People are in the Labor Force in Flathead County.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Flathead County?
Unemployment Rate in Flathead County is 3.2%.