Kalispell City PUMA, MT

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2020 Population

135,552

1.79% 1-year growth

US Senator

Jon Tester

Democratic Party

US Senator

Steve Daines

Republican Party

2020 Median Age

42.7

0% 1-year change

2020 Poverty Rate

13.2%

5.41% 1-year decrease

2020 Median Household Income

$52,384

2.92% 1-year growth

2020 Median Property Value

$271,000

7.16% 1-year growth

2020 Employed Population

57,183

1.38% 1-year growth

About

In 2020, Kalispell City PUMA, MT had a population of 136k people with a median age of 42.7 and a median household income of $52,384. Between 2019 and 2020 the population of Kalispell City PUMA, MT grew from 133,168 to 135,552, a 1.79% increase and its median household income grew from $50,896 to $52,384, a 2.92% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Kalispell City PUMA, MT are White (Non-Hispanic) (86%), American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) (7.54%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.31%), White (Hispanic) (1.36%), and Two+ (Hispanic) (0.91%).

3.2% of the households in Kalispell City PUMA, MT reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

99% of the residents in Kalispell City PUMA, MT are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Northwest Montana--Kalispell City PUMA, MT are Flathead Valley Community College (312 degrees awarded in 2021), Blackfeet Community College (76 degrees), and Crevier's Academy of Cosmetology Arts (56 degrees).

In 2020, the median property value in Kalispell City PUMA, MT was $271,000, and the homeownership rate was 73.8%.

Most people in Kalispell City PUMA, MT drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 18.7 minutes. The average car ownership in Kalispell City PUMA, MT was 2 cars per household.

Kalispell City PUMA, MT borders Bonner, Latah, Shoshone, Boundary, Benewah & Kootenai (Southeast) Counties PUMA, ID, Missoula City PUMA, MT, Butte-Silver Bow & Helena City PUMA, MT, and Great Falls City PUMA, MT.

United States Idaho Montana

Population & Diversity

Kalispell City PUMA, MT is home to a population of 136k people, from which 99% are citizens. As of 2020, 2.74% of Kalispell City PUMA, MT residents were born outside of the country (3.72k people).

In 2020, there were 11.4 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (117k people) in Kalispell City PUMA, MT than any other race or ethnicity. There were 10.2k American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) and 3.14k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in Kalispell City PUMA, MT are Spanish (1,937 households), Other Native Languages of North America (368 households), and German (345 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

67,825

Women

50%

67,959

Men

50%

The resident population of United States in 2020 was 135,784 inhabitants, with 50% men, and 50% women.

The visualization shows the distribution of the residents by gender and age in the United States.

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Citizenship

99%

2020 Citizenship

99%

2019 Citizenship

As of 2020, 99% of Kalispell City PUMA, MT residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2019, the percentage of US citizens in Kalispell City PUMA, MT was 99%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Kalispell City PUMA, MT

White (Non-Hispanic)
117k ± 260
American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic)
10.2k ± 304
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
3.14k ± 396

3.02%

Hispanic Population

4.1k people

3.02% of the people in Kalispell City PUMA, MT are hispanic (4.1k people).

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

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Canada
883 ± 727 people
Mexico
572 ± 586 people
Ukraine
529 ± 564 people

In 2020, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Kalispell City PUMA, MT was Canada, the natal country of 883 Kalispell City PUMA, MT residents, followed by Mexico with 572 and Ukraine with 529.

Foreign-Born Population

2.74%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

3.72k people

2.51%

2019 Foreign-Born Population

3.34k people

As of 2020, 2.74% of Kalispell City PUMA, MT residents (3.72k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.5%. In 2019, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Kalispell City PUMA, MT was 2.51%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
1,937 households (1.52%)
Other Native Languages of North America
368 households (0.288%)
German
345 households (0.27%)

3.2% of the households in Kalispell City PUMA, MT reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower than the national average of 21.5%. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

In 2020, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Kalispell City PUMA, MT was Spanish. 1.52% of the households in Kalispell City PUMA, MT reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
4,688 ± 500
Gulf War (2001-)
1,780 ± 332
Gulf War (1990s)
1,660 ± 325

Kalispell City PUMA, MT has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.63 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Kalispell City PUMA, MT employs 57.2k people. The largest industries in Kalispell City PUMA, MT are Restaurants & Food Services (4,731 people), Construction (4,213 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,768 people), and the highest paying industries are Computer Systems Design ($138,433), Nonmetallic mineral mining & quarrying ($123,410), and Support activities for mining ($112,895).

Males in Kalispell City PUMA, MT have an average income that is 1.39 times higher than the average income of females, which is $40,488. The income inequality in Kalispell City PUMA, MT (measured using the Gini index) is 0.438, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

26,858

Women

47%

30,325

Men

53%

The workforce of Kalispell City PUMA, MT in 2020 was 57,183 people, with 47% woman, and 53% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Kalispell City PUMA, MT.

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Occupations

57.2k

2020 Value

1.38%

1 Year growth

± 1.38%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Kalispell City PUMA, MT grew at a rate of 1.38%, from 56.4k employees to 57.2k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Kalispell City PUMA, MT, are Retail salespersons (1,761 people), Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (1,628 people), and Cashiers (1,604 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Kalispell City PUMA, MT.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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

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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Industries

Employment by Industries

57.2k

2020 Value

1.38%

1 Year growth

± 1.38%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Kalispell City PUMA, MT grew at a rate of 1.38%, from 56.4k employees to 57.2k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Kalispell City PUMA, MT, are Restaurants & Food Services (4,731 people), Construction (4,213 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,768 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Kalispell City PUMA, MT, though some of these residents may live in Kalispell City PUMA, MT and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$39,634

Median earning men ± $2,254

$26,889

Median earning women ± $1,049

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2020 are Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($54,397), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($52,516), and Wholesale Trade ($52,000).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2020 are Construction ($40,978), Public Administration ($39,830), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($35,009).

Employment by Industry Sector

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

Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Montana. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Montana.

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Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

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

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound Idaho and Montana product (by dollars) was Coal-n.e.c. with $14.1B, followed by Other foodstuffs ($12.9B) and Electronics ($7.82B).

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

Domestic Trade Growth

Showing data for Idaho and Montana.

$70.7B

2020 Value in Idaho

$123B

Projected 2050 Value in Idaho

74.6% growth

$50.5B

2020 Value in Montana

$81.2B

Projected 2050 Value in Montana

60.9% growth

In 2020, total outbound Idaho trade was $70.7B. This is expected to increase 74.6% to $123B by 2050.

Comparatively, total outbound Montana trade was $50.5B. This is expected to increase 60.9% to $81.2B by 2050.

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

Interstate Trade

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

Most Common Trade Partners

Washington
$11.3B
California
$6.24B
Oregon
$4.36B

In 2020, the top outbound Idaho and Montana domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Washington with $11.3B, followed by California with $6.24B and Oregon and $4.36B.

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

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Montana went to Donald J. Trump with 56.9% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (40.5%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (2.53%).

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.

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

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Kalispell City PUMA, MT. Showing the available data for Montana.

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (56.9%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (40.5%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (2.53%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Montana went to Donald J. Trump with 56.9% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (40.5%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (2.53%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Montana for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

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, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Montana

Montana is currently represented by 2 members in the U.S. house.

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

Education

In 2021, universities in Kalispell City PUMA, MT awarded 444 degrees. The student population of Kalispell City PUMA, MT in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 2,034 male students and 2,752 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Kalispell City PUMA, MT are White (299 and 67.6%), followed by American Indian or Alaska Native (81 and 18.3%), Unknown (36 and 8.14%), and Hispanic or Latino (10 and 2.26%).

The largest universities in Kalispell City PUMA, MT by number of degrees awarded are Flathead Valley Community College (312 and 70.3%), Blackfeet Community College (76 and 17.1%), and Crevier's Academy of Cosmetology Arts (56 and 12.6%).

The most popular majors in Northwest Montana--Kalispell City PUMA, MT are General Studies (147 and 33.1%), General Cosmetology (28 and 6.31%), and Registered Nursing (25 and 5.63%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2021 there were 4,786 students enrolled in Kalispell City PUMA, MT, 42.5% men and 57.5% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 3,376 records, of which 56.6% were women and 43.4% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Studies
147 degree-majors awarded
Registered Nursing
25 degree-majors awarded
Elementary Education & Teaching
14 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Northwest Montana--Kalispell City PUMA, MT was General Studies with 147 degrees awarded.

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

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Flathead Valley Community College
312 degrees awarded
Blackfeet Community College
76 degrees awarded
Crevier's Academy of Cosmetology Arts
56 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Flathead Valley Community College with 312 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2021, 145 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Kalispell City PUMA, MT, which is 0.485 times less than the 299 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 299 degrees mean that there were 3.69 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, American Indian or Alaska Native, with 81 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Public, 2-year ($5,298) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($1,423) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Private not-for-profit, 2-year ($1,300) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2020, 0.44% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.0855% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of Kalispell City PUMA, MT in 2020 were High School or Equivalent (33.4k), Some college (25.5k), and Bachelors Degree (18.8k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Kalispell City PUMA, MT was $271,000 in 2020, which is 1.18 times larger than the national average of $229,800. Between 2019 and 2020 the median property value increased from $252,900 to $271,000, a 7.16% increase. The homeownership rate in Kalispell City PUMA, MT is 73.8%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.4%.

People in Kalispell City PUMA, MT have an average commute time of 18.7 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Kalispell City PUMA, MT is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Kalispell City PUMA, MT is $52,384. In 2020, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Kalispell City PUMA, MT was Bozeman City PUMA, MT with a value of $66,800, followed by East Montana (Outside Billings City) PUMA, MT and Billings City PUMA, MT, with respective values of $59,661 and $58,838.

Housing

Property

$271,000

Median Property Value 2020

±$5,739

$38,886

Median Property Taxes

±$1,390

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Kalispell City PUMA, MT the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Kalispell City PUMA, MT compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

73.8%

Homeownership

2020

66.9%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2020

In 2020, 73.8% of the housing units in Kalispell City PUMA, MT were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 73.9%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Kalispell City PUMA, MT compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2020, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Kalispell City PUMA, MT was Bozeman City PUMA, MT with a value of $66,800, followed by East Montana (Outside Billings City) PUMA, MT and Billings City PUMA, MT, with respective values of $59,661 and $58,838.

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

Household Income

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

$52,384

Median Household Income

± $2,160

52.7k

Number of Households

± 1,697

In 2020, the median household income of the 52.7k households in Kalispell City PUMA, MT grew to $52,384 from the previous year's value of $50,896.

The following chart displays the households in Kalispell City PUMA, 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.

Wage Distribution

0.438

2020 Wage GINI in Kalispell City PUMA, MT

0.457

2019 Wage GINI in Kalispell City PUMA, MT

In 2020, the income inequality in Kalispell City PUMA, MT was 0.438 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 4.13% decline from 2019 to 2020, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Kalispell City PUMA, MT was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Kalispell City PUMA, MT in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Kalispell City PUMA, MT across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2020

Drove Alone (77.1%)
Worked At Home (9.74%)
Carpooled (7.3%)

In 2020, 77.1% of workers in Kalispell City PUMA, MT drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (9.74%) and those who carpooled to work (7.3%).

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.

Commute Time

18.7 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Kalispell City PUMA, MT have a shorter commute time (18.7 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.9 minutes). Additionally, 1.33% of the workforce in Kalispell City PUMA, MT have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

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

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

13.2% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Kalispell City PUMA, MT (17.7k out of 134k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.8%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 55 - 64 and then Males 55 - 64.

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

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.

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.

Health

88.1% of the population of Kalispell City PUMA, MT has health coverage, with 36% on employee plans, 20.1% on Medicaid, 15.3% on Medicare, 14.3% on non-group plans, and 2.3% 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).

Per capita personal health care spending in Idaho was $6,927 in 2014. This is a 5.07% increase from the previous year ($6,593).

Primary care physicians in Montana see 1215 patients per year on average, which represents a 2.02% decrease from the previous year (1240 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1346 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 298 patients per year.

Similarly, primary care physicians in Idaho see 1517 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.72% decrease from the previous year (1528 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1511 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 435 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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

1,215 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Montana

1,517 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Idaho

Primary care physicians in Montana see an average of 1,215 patients per year. This represents a 2.02% decrease from the previous year (1,240 patients).

Primary care physicians in Idaho see an average of 1,517 patients per year. This represents a 0.72% decrease from the previous year (1,528 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Montana and Idaho in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2020, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 23.3% under 18 years, 17.6% between 18 and 34 years, 39.5% between 35 and 64 years, and 19.7% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 50% were men and 50% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

11.9%

Uninsured

36%

Employer Coverage

20.1%

Medicaid

15.3%

Medicare

14.3%

Non-Group

2.3%

Military or VA

Between 2019 and 2020, the percent of uninsured citizens in Kalispell City PUMA, MT declined by 0.679% from 12% to 11.9%.

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