Flathead County, Montana

Flathead County: County in Montana, United States

About

Flathead County is a county located in the U.S. state of Montana. As of the 2010 census, the population was 90,928 and a population density of 7 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 105,851 inhabitants. Its county seat is Kalispell. The county was created 132 years ago in 1892.

Flathead County locator map
Location of Flathead County on Montana map.

Quick Facts about Flathead County

Population : 105,851 (2020)
Country : United States of America
State : Montana (United States)
Area : 13614 km2
Water as percent of area : 3.2%
Land as percent of area : 96.8%
Named for : Bitterroot Salish
Altitude : 2,982 feet / 909 meters
Capital : Kalispell
Establishment : January 01, 1893
Time Zone : America/Denver
Local time : 01:41:28 (22nd February 2025)
Density : 8 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth : 14.1% (2010-2020)
Flathead County Courthouse Kalispell Montana 20130719 image
Flathead County Courthouse Kalispell Montana 20130719
Flathead County Courthouse Kalispell Montana 20130719 image
Flathead County Courthouse Kalispell Montana 20130719 image

Geography

Flathead County is located at 48°17'43"N 114°2'59"W (48.2951600, -114.0498100). It has 5 neighbors: Powell County, Glacier County, Lake County, Lewis and Clark County and Lincoln County.

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The largest city of Flathead County is Kalispell with a population of 25,329. Other cities include, Whitefish population 8,713, Bigfork population 4,270 and Somers population 1,109. See all Flathead County cities & populated places.

Flathead County Populated Places

Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Flathead County.

City Name Population Title
Kalispell 25,329 City in Flathead County, Montana, United States
Whitefish 8,713 City in Flathead County, Montana, United States
Columbia Falls 6,209 Town in Montana, United States
Bigfork 4,270 City in Itasca County, Minnesota, United States of America
Somers 1,109 City in Flathead County, Montana, United States of America

Flathead County has 5 neighbours.

  • Kalispell

Demographics

The population of Flathead County increased by 14.1% in 10 years.

Year Population % Change Method
2010 90,928 - census
2011 91,270 0.37% estimation process
2012 91,597 0.36% estimation process
2013 92,935 1.44% estimation process
2014 94,567 1.73% estimation process
2015 95,839 1.33% estimation process
2016 97,742 1.95% estimation process
2017 100,091 2.35% estimation process
2018 102,017 1.89% estimation process
2019 103,806 1.72% estimation process
2020 105,851 1.93% estimation process

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Montana Other Counties (more counties)

County Name Population Title
Yellowstone County 162,990 County in Montana, United States of America
Missoula County 121,630 County in Montana, United States
Billings 117,445 The most populous city in Montana.
Gallatin County 116,806 County in Montana, United States
Cascade County 81,346 County in central Montana, United States
Missoula 76,848 The most populous city in Missoula County, Montana.
Lewis and Clark County 70,229 County in Montana, United States
Great Falls 58,353 Town in Cascade County, Montana, United States
Bozeman 50,970 Town in Gallatin County, Montana, United States
Ravalli County 45,002 County in Montana, United States
Silver Bow County 35,180 County in Montana, United States
Butte 34,190 Consolidated city-county in Montana, United States
Helena 33,737 State capital of Montana, United States and seat of Lewis and Clark County
Lake County 30,986 County in Montana, United States
Kalispell 25,329 City in Flathead County, Montana, United States
Lincoln County 20,343 County in Montana, United States