Demographics and Statistics

Population, government, location and more information about Great Falls.

Great Falls is:

• a First Class Montana city that was founded in 1884 and incorporated in 1888
• the county seat of Cascade County
• the third largest city in Montana with a population of 60,442 and 33,000+ registered voters
• a municipal corporation, organized under the laws of the State of Montana
• located on the Missouri River in Central Montana
  • approximately 50 miles east of the Continental Divide
  • 120 miles south of the Canadian border
  • near the geographical center of Montana
  • between Glacier and Yellowstone National Parks
• 3,300 feet above sea level
• over 22 square miles in area

Great Falls has: 

• a Commission - Manager form of government with self-governing powers as established by the City Charter
• a City Charter which was adopted June 3, 1986 and became effective July 1, 1986