Montana

Cascade

84,414
2020 population
1890
first census record
14
census records

About Cascade

Cascade, Montana, first appears in the United States federal census in 1890, when it recorded a population of 8,755. At the most recent census, in 2020, its population stood at 84,414.

The county's recorded population has risen across the decades to its highest level in 2020.

On the ground today, 2 documented military engagements have been recorded within the county, among them Sun River Range War — Big Die-Up Aftermath MT, Malmstrom AFB Minuteman III Missile Field (341st Missile Wing), and 48 places are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Population by decade

Census YearPopulationChart
202084,414
201081,327
200080,357
199077,691
198080,696
197081,804
196073,418
195053,027
194041,999
193041,146
192038,836
191028,833
190025,777
18908,755
Source

Population data from the United States decennial census, U.S. Census Bureau (public domain).

Battles & engagements in Cascade

Military engagements that took place in Cascade, Montana.

Sun River Range War — Big Die-Up Aftermath MT
1886
Malmstrom AFB Minuteman III Missile Field (341st Missile Wing)
1963

Historic places in Cascade

National Register of Historic Places listings in Cascade, Montana.

Russell, Charles M., House and Studio
Great Falls
Great Falls Central High School
Great Falls
Great Falls High School Historic District
Great Falls
Adam's, J. C., Stone Barn
Sun River
Cascade County Courthouse
Great Falls
Hardy Bridge
Cascade
Tower Rock
Cascade
Collins, Timothy Edwards, Mansion
Great Falls
Ulm Pishkun
Ulm
First Peoples Buffalo Jump
Ulm
St. Peter's Mission Church and Cemetery
Cascade
US Post Office and Courthouse-Great Falls
Great Falls
Chicago, Milwaukee and St. Paul Passenger Depot
Great Falls
Northern Montana State Fairground Historic District
Great Falls
Arvon Block
Great Falls
Ursuline Academy
Great Falls
Tenth Street Bridge
Great Falls
Great Falls Portage
Great Falls
Browse all Montanahistoric sites ›

Other counties in Montana

Explore census history and historic records for more Montana counties.

MeagherMineralMissoulaMusselshellParkPetroleumPhillipsPonderaPowder RiverPowellPrairieRavalliRichlandRooseveltRosebudSandersSheridanSilver BowStillwaterSweet Grass
Unlimited access

Everything a full report reveals about Cascade County, Montana

This page charts the census history of Cascade County, Montana. A full Aubrey report for an address here pulls together everything the historical record holds about the ground, from the earliest settlement to the twentieth century:

Overview
An interactive map of the location with historic sites, battles and Native heritage plotted, and its full story era by era.
The Land
The historic sites and place names around the location, and how this land was settled and used.
Geology
The bedrock beneath the site, its age and rock type, reaching back millions of years.
LiDAR Terrain
Laser-scanned terrain that reveals earthworks and old features hidden in the landscape.
Conflict & War
The battles, raids and skirmishes fought near here, across every era of American conflict.
The Civil War
The Civil War on this ground, 1861 to 1865: who held it, and the battles, camps and regiments nearby.
The Soldiers
The men who marched from here in the Civil War, named and traced where the record allows.
Native Heritage
The Native nations who held this land, mapped across time from before European contact to today.
Settlement
Who claimed and held this ground, from Indigenous homelands through the colonial powers to the United States.
The Community
How the town grew, who came, and what kind of place it became, traced through the census record.
Rivers & Rail
The rivers, canals and railroads that connected this place between 1830 and 1911.
Notable People
The people born, buried or genuinely tied to this exact place, with their stories.
Historical Maps
Historic maps of the location layered over how it looks today.
Finds & Access
Museum objects tied to the area, and the laws on searching, collecting and access here.
Literature
The old books, county histories and archives that mention this place, quoted with their sources.
Spotlight
A deep dive into the most remarkable, lesser-known history of the place, traced back to the record.
Points of Interest
The most significant historic sites and landmarks near the location, and why they matter.
Timeline
The whole story of the location told era by era, from first peoples to the present day.
First month just $5.99, then $11.99 a month. Unlimited locations, cancel anytime.

Every location is different. Not every section appears for every place, only what the historical record actually holds turns up in a report.

Start your Cascade County, Montana report
Or see a real report first

Explore Montana records

Montanahistory ›NRHP historic sites ›Notable people from Montana›

Frequently asked about Cascade

When does Cascade first appear in the US census?
Cascade, Montana first appears in the federal census in 1890, with a recorded population of 8,755.
What is the population of Cascade?
At the most recent federal census (2020), Cascade had a recorded population of 84,414.
Were any battles fought in Cascade?
2 documented military engagements took place in Cascade, including Sun River Range War — Big Die-Up Aftermath MT, Malmstrom AFB Minuteman III Missile Field (341st Missile Wing).
How many historic places are in Cascade?
48 sites are listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Cascade, Montana.
Aubrey Research

Research the history of any US location

Aubrey searches federal archives, archaeological records, historic registers, and primary sources to build a full historical report for any address or place in the United States.

Research your locationView a free sample report