Kalispell, MT

Census Place

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Population

22,621

2.86% 1-year growth

US Senator

Jon Tester

Democratic Party

US Senator

Steve Daines

Republican Party

Median Age

35.9

Poverty Rate

14.8%

Median Household Income

$47,362

5.72% 1-year growth

Median Property Value

$214,100

4.18% 1-year growth

Number of Employees

10,907

2.33% 1-year growth

About

In 2018, Kalispell, MT had a population of 22.6k people with a median age of 35.9 and a median household income of $47,362. Between 2017 and 2018 the population of Kalispell, MT grew from 21,992 to 22,621, a 2.86% increase and its median household income grew from $44,800 to $47,362, a 5.72% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Kalispell, MT are White (Non-Hispanic) (92.6%), White (Hispanic) (2.18%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (1.54%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (1.22%), and American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) (1.11%). NaNk% of the people in Kalispell, MT speak a non-English language, and 99.1% are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Kalispell, MT are Flathead Valley Community College (388 degrees awarded in 2017) and Crevier's Academy of Cosmetology Arts (55 degrees).

The median property value in Kalispell, MT is $214,100, and the homeownership rate is 55.4%. Most people in Kalispell, MT commute by Drove Alone, and the average commute time is 14.8 minutes. The average car ownership in Kalispell, MT is 2 cars per household.

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COVID-19

Daily New Cases by Date

Showing data at the state level for Montana. Hospitalization data for some states may be delayed or not reported.

This chart shows the number of COVID-19 daily new cases by date in Montana, as a 7-day rolling average, compared with the four states with the most similar number of confirmed cases.

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Impact on Employment

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Montana.

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Montana (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Community Mobility

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This chart presents movement trends over time in the state of Montana across different categories of places such as retail and recreation, groceries and pharmacies, parks, transit stations, workplaces, and residential.

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Civics

In the 2016 presidential election, the popular vote in Flathead County, MT went to Donald J. Trump with 64.9% of the vote. The runner-up was Hillary Rodham Clinton (28.5%), followed by Other (6.52%). The most partisan county was Garfield County, MT with 90.9% of the vote going to Donald J. Trump running for the Republican Party.

Jon Tester and Steve Daines are the senators currently representing the state of Montana. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

N/A is currently represented by N/A in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Kalispell, MT. Showing the available data for Flathead County, MT.

2016 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (64.9%)
Republican Party
Hillary Rodham Clinton (28.5%)
Democratic Party
Other (6.52%)
Other Party

In the 2016 presidential election, the popular vote in Montana went to Donald J. Trump with 64.9% of the vote. The runner-up was Hillary Rodham Clinton (28.5%), followed by Other (6.52%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Montana for each registered party from 1976 to 2016.

Presidential Popular Vote by County

Presidential voting results are only available at the county level. Showing data for the counties inside of Montana.

Donald J. Trump

Popular Vote for Flathead County, MT

64.9% for the Republican Party

Most Partisan Counties in Montana

Garfield County, MT
90.9% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)
Petroleum County, MT
86.3% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)
Carter County, MT
86.3% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)

In the 2016 presidential election, the most partisan county in Montana was Garfield County, MT with 90.9% of the vote going to Donald J. Trump running for the Republican Party.

The following map shows the counties in Montana colored by their party leaning.

US Senators from Montana

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for Montana.

Jon Tester

Senator from Montana

Assumed office on January 3, 2007

Steve Daines

Senator from Montana

Assumed office on January 3, 2015

Jon Tester and Steve Daines are the senators currently representing Montana.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Montana over time, colored by their political party.

US Representatives from N/A

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the N/A for N/A have changed over time starting in 2008.

Diversity

Kalispell, MT is home to a population of 22.6k people, from which 99.1% are citizens. As of 2018, 1.85% of Kalispell, MT residents were born outside of the country (419 people).

In 2018, there were 42.4 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (20.9k people) in Kalispell, MT than any other race or ethnicity. There were 494 White (Hispanic) and 348 Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Kalispell, MT

White (Non-Hispanic)
20.9k ± 402
White (Hispanic)
494 ± 274
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
348 ± 195

3.19%

Hispanic Population

722 people

3.19% of the people in Kalispell, MT are hispanic (722 people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Kalispell, MT as a share of the total population.

Heritage

Foreign-Born Population

1.85%

2018 Foreign-Born Population

419 people

1.76%

2017 Foreign-Born Population

386 people

As of 2018, 1.85% of Kalispell, MT residents (419 people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.7%. In 2017, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Kalispell, MT was 1.76%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Kalispell, MT compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Age by Nativity

Median Native-Born Age

± 1.4

Median Foreign-Born Age

± 3.6

In 2018, the median age of all people in Kalispell, MT was 35.9. Native-born citizens, with a median age of 36, were generally younger than than foreign-born citizens, with a median age of 41. But people in Kalispell, MT are getting getting older. In 2017, the average age of all Kalispell, MT residents was 35.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for Montana.

Most Common Origin

Canada
4,272 ± 1,601 people
Mexico
2,817 ± 1,301 people
Philippines
2,040 ± 1,108 people

In 2017, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Montana was Canada, the natal country of 4,272 Montana residents, followed by Mexico with 2,817 and Philippines with 2,040.

Citizenship

99.1%

2018 Citizenship

99.2%

2017 Citizenship

As of 2018, 99.1% of Kalispell, MT residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2017, the percentage of US citizens in Kalispell, MT was 99.2%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Kalispell, MT compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
761 ± 184
Gulf War (2001-)
318 ± 146
Gulf War (1990s)
262 ± 109

Kalispell, MT has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.39 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

Median household income in Kalispell, MT is $47,362. In 2018, the place with the highest Median Household Income in Kalispell, MT was Census Tract 6.01 with a value of $71,419, followed by Census Tract 11 and Census Tract 10, with respective values of $44,330 and $31,961.

Males in Montana have an average income that is 1.42 times higher than the average income of females, which is $39,968. The income inequality in Montana (measured using the Gini index) is 0.465, which is lower than than the national average.

The economy of Kalispell, MT employs 10.9k people. The largest industries in Kalispell, MT are Retail Trade (2,341 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (1,705 people), and Educational Services (1,098 people), and the highest paying industries are Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($48,738), Transportation & Warehousing ($48,500), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($48,369).

Wages

Median Household Income

$47,362

2018 value

± $3,663

5.72%

1 Year Growth

± 11.6%

Households in Kalispell, MT have a median annual income of $47,362, which is less than the median annual income of $61,937 across the entire United States. This is in comparison to a median income of $44,800 in 2017, which represents a 5.72% annual growth.

The following chart shows how the median household income in Kalispell, MT compares to that of its neighboring and parent geographies.

Wage by Gender in Common Jobs

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for Montana.

$56,921

Average Male Salary in Montana

± $3,007

$39,968

Average Female Salary in Montana

± $2,184

In 2017, full-time male employees in Montana made 1.42 times more than female employees.

This chart shows the gender-based wage disparity in the 5 most common occupations in Montana by number of full-time employees.

Wage by Race and Ethnicity in Common Jobs

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for Montana.

Highest Average Salaries by Race & Ethnicity in Montana

White
$42,515 ± $1,780
Other
$39,395 ± $16,377
Asian
$33,231 ± $11,940

In 2017 the highest paid race/ethnicity of Montana workers was White. These workers were paid 1.08 times more than Other workers, who made the second highest salary of any race/ethnicity in Montana.

This chart shows the race- and ethnicity-based wage disparities in the 5 most common occupations in Montana by number of full-time employees.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Kalispell, MT is from Montana.

0.465

2017 Wage GINI in Montana

0.462

2016 Wage GINI in Montana

In 2017, the income inequality in Montana was 0.465 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.554% growth from 2016 to 2017, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Montana was lower than than the national average of 0.479. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Montana in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Montana across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Income by Location

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Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 6.01
Census Tract 11
Census Tract 10

In 2018, the place with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Kalispell, MT was Census Tract 6.01 with a value of $71,419, followed by Census Tract 11 and Census Tract 10, with respective values of $44,330 and $31,961.

The following map shows all of the places in Kalispell, MT colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Poverty by Age and Gender

Males 35 - 44

Largest Demographic Living in Poverty

14.8% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Kalispell, MT (3.27k out of 22.1k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 13.1%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males 35 - 44, followed by Females 25 - 34 and then Females 6 - 11.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Poverty by Race and Ethnicity

Largest Race or Ethnicity Living in Poverty

White
3,142 ± 486
Hispanic
335 ± 183
Native American
51 ± 100

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Kalispell, MT is White, followed by Hispanic and Native American.

Occupations

Employment by Occupations

10.9k

2018 Value

± 907

2.33%

1 Year growth

± 11.2%

From 2017 to 2018, employment in Kalispell, MT grew at a rate of 2.33%, from 10.7k employees to 10.9k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Kalispell, MT, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (1,634 people), Sales & Related Occupations (1,603 people), and Management Occupations (792 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Kalispell, MT.

Most Common

The most common jobs held by residents of Kalispell, MT, by number of employees, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (1,634 people), Sales & Related Occupations (1,603 people), and Management Occupations (792 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other places, Kalispell, MT has an unusually high number of residents working as Material Moving Occupations (1.83 times higher than expected), Legal Occupations (1.66 times), and Sales & Related Occupations (1.41 times).

Highest Paid

The highest paid jobs held by residents of Kalispell, MT, by median earnings, are Health Diagnosing & Treating Practitioners & Other Technical Occupations ($64,375), Healthcare Practitioners & Technical Occupations ($62,400), and Architecture & Engineering Occupations ($58,917).

Industries

Employment by Industries

10.9k

2018 Value

± 907

2.33%

1 Year growth

± 11.2%

From 2017 to 2018, employment in Kalispell, MT grew at a rate of 2.33%, from 10.7k employees to 10.9k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Kalispell, MT, are Retail Trade (2,341 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (1,705 people), and Educational Services (1,098 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Kalispell, MT, though some of these residents may live in Kalispell, MT and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Most Common

The most common industries in Kalispell, MT, by number of employees, are Retail Trade (2,341 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (1,705 people), and Educational Services (1,098 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other places, Kalispell, MT has an unusually high number of Retail Trade (1.9 times higher than expected), Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction (1.84 times), and Real Estate & Rental & Leasing (1.43 times) industries.

Highest Paying

The highest paying industries in Kalispell, MT, by median earnings, are Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($48,738), Transportation & Warehousing ($48,500), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($48,369).

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Montana to other states, or from other states to Montana.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

Gasoline
$6.47B
Coal-n.e.c.
$6.17B
Fuel oils
$5.98B

In 2015, the top outbound Montana product (by dollars) was Gasoline with $6.47B, followed by Coal-n.e.c. ($6.17B) and Fuel oils ($5.98B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Montana products.

Domestic Trade Growth

Showing data for Montana.

$44.7B

2015 Value in Montana

$53.9B

Projected 2045 Value in Montana

20.7% growth

In 2015, total outbound Montana trade was $44.7B. This is expected to increase 20.7% to $53.9B by 2045.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Montana trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Montana to other states, or from other states to Montana.

Most Common Trade Partners

North Dakota
$4.59B
Wyoming
$2.98B
Idaho
$2.88B

In 2015, the top outbound Montana domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was North Dakota with $4.59B, followed by Wyoming with $2.98B and Idaho and $2.88B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Montana shares with each state (excluding itself).

Education

In 2017, universities in Kalispell, MT awarded 443 degrees. The student population of Kalispell, MT is skewed towards women, with 1,001 male students and 1,375 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Kalispell, MT are White (368 and 83.8%), followed by Unknown (48 and 10.9%), American Indian or Alaska Native (9 and 2.05%), and Asian (6 and 1.37%).

The largest universities in Kalispell, MT by number of degrees awarded are Flathead Valley Community College (388 and 87.6%) and Crevier's Academy of Cosmetology Arts (55 and 12.4%).

The most popular majors in Kalispell, MT are General Studies (153 and 34.5%), General Cosmetology (29 and 6.55%), and Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (24 and 5.42%).

The median tuition costs in Kalispell, MT are $N/A for private four year colleges, and $N/A and $N/A respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

Concentrations

Most Common

Culinary Arts & Chef Training
20 degree-majorss awarded
General Studies
153 degree-majorss awarded
Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training
24 degree-majorss awarded

In 2015, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Kalispell, MT was Culinary Arts & Chef Training with 20 degree-majorss awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in Kalispell, MT according to their major.

Universities

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Flathead Valley Community College
388 degrees awarded
Crevier's Academy of Cosmetology Arts
55 degrees awarded

$N/A

Median In-State Public

$N/A

Median Private

In 2017, the Kalispell, MT institution with the largest number of graduating students was Flathead Valley Community College with 388 degrees awarded.

Student Gender for Common Institutions

180

Degrees Awarded to Men

263

Degrees Awarded to Women

In 2017, 180 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Kalispell, MT, which is 0.684 times less than the 263 female students who received degrees in the same year.

This chart displays the gender disparity between the institutions in Kalispell, MT by degrees awarded.

Student Race and Ethnicity

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity

White
368 degrees awarded
Unknown
48 degrees awarded
American Indian or Alaska Native
9 degrees awarded

In 2017 the majority of degrees awarded at institutions in Kalispell, MT were to White students. These 368 degrees mean that there were 7.67 times more White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Unknown, with 48 degrees awarded.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Kalispell, MT was $214,100 in 2018, which is 0.932 times smaller than the national average of $229,700. Between 2017 and 2018 the median property value increased from $205,500 to $214,100, a 4.18% increase. The homeownership rate in Kalispell, MT is 55.4%, which is lower than the national average of 63.9%. People in Kalispell, MT have an average commute time of 14.8 minutes, and they commute by Drove Alone. Car ownership in Kalispell, MT is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property Value

$214,100

2018 Median

± $7,670

$205,500

2017 Median

± $9,001

In 2018, the median property value in Kalispell, MT grew to to $214,100 from the previous year's value of $205,500.

The following charts display, first, the property values in Kalispell, MT compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies and, second, owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property value buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Kalispell, MT the largest share of households have a property value in the N/A range.

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$47,362

Median Household Income

± $3,663

8.95k

Number of Households

± 673

In 2018, the median household income of the 8.95k households in Kalispell, MT grew to $47,362 from the previous year's value of $44,800.

The following chart displays the households in Kalispell, MT distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Property Taxes

$2k - $3k

Average Range

This chart shows the households in Kalispell, MT distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Kalispell, MT the largest share of households pay taxes in the $2k - $3k range.

Rent vs Own

55.4%

2018 Homeownership

55.9%

2017 Homeownership

In 2018, 55.4% of the housing units in Kalispell, MT were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 55.9%.

This percentage of owner-occupation is lower than the national average of 63.9%. This chart shows the ownership percentage in Kalispell, MT compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Commute Time

14.8 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Kalispell, MT have a shorter commute time (14.8 minutes) than the normal US worker (25.3 minutes). Additionally, 0.592% of the workforce in Kalispell, MT have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Kalispell, MT compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Method of Travel

Drove Alone
80%
Carpooled
7.14%
Worked At Home
6.03%

In 2018, the most common method of travel for workers in Kalispell, MT was Drove Alone (80%), followed by those who Carpooled (7.14%) and those who Worked At Home (6.03%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Transportation

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Kalispell, MT distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Kalispell, MT have 2 cars, followed by 3 cars.

Health

91.6% of the population of Kalispell, MT has health coverage, with 45.1% on employee plans, 18.8% on Medicaid, 11% on Medicare, 14.5% on non-group plans, and 2.15% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in Montana was $8,221 in 2014. This is a 2.84% increase from the previous year ($7,994).

Primary care physicians in Flathead County, MT see 1317 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.0759% decrease from the previous year (1318 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1442 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 392 patients per year.

Comparing across all counties in the state, Glacier County has the highest prevalence of diabetes (14.8%). Additionally, Big Horn County has the highest prevalence of adult obesity (37.9%)

Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the country level. Showing data for Flathead County, MT.

1,317 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Flathead County, MT

Primary care physicians in Flathead County, MT see an average of 1,317 patients per year. This represents a 0.0759% decrease from the previous year (1,318 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Flathead County, MT in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Behavioral Health Conditions

Data only available at the state level.

State with the Highest Prevalence

West Virginia
8.26% of the population affected
Arkansas
8.13% of the population affected
New Hampshire
7.98% of the population affected

In 2016, West Virginia had the highest prevalence of adults with major depressive episode, with 8.26% of the population affected. The second highest is Arkansas (8.13%), followed by New Hampshire (7.98%).

The following map shows the percent of individuals with major depressive episode by state over multiple years.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Access and Quality

Data only available at state level.

Most prevalent states

Mississippi
19.2% of adults
Texas
17.9% of adults
Louisiana
17.6% of adults

In 2016, Mississippi had the highest prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost, at 19.2%. It is followed by Texas (17.9%) and Louisiana (17.6%).

The following map shows the prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost by state over multiple years.

Health Care Spending

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Montana.

$8,221

Total Per Capita Spending on Personal Health Care in Montana

$3,882

Per Enrollee Private Health Insurance Spending on Personal Health Care

$9,378

Per Enrollee Medicaid Spending on Personal Health Care

$8,238

Per Enrollee Medicare Spending on Personal Health Care

Between 2013 and 2014, all personal health care spending per capita in Montana (including private, Medicare, and Medicaid) grew 2.84%, from $7,994 to $8,221.

The following chart shows how this spending changed over time in comparison to Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurance spending, per enrollee.

Health Care Coverage

8.43%

Uninsured

45.1%

Employer Coverage

18.8%

Medicaid

11%

Medicare

14.5%

Non-Group

2.15%

Military or VA

Between 2017 and 2018, the percent of uninsured citizens in Kalispell, MT declined by 12% from 9.58% to 8.43%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Kalispell, MT changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.