Cascade County, Montana

county in central Montana, United States

Cascade County (cascade means waterfall in French) is a county found in the U.S. state of Montana. As of the 2020 United States Census, there were 84,414 people,[1] making it the fifth-most populous county in Montana. Its county seat is Great Falls.[2]

Cascade County
Cascade County Courthouse
Cascade County Courthouse
Map of Montana highlighting Cascade County
Location within the U.S. state of Montana
Map of the United States highlighting Montana
Montana's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 47°19′N 111°21′W / 47.31°N 111.35°W / 47.31; -111.35
Country United States
State Montana
Founded1887
Named forGreat Falls of the Missouri River
SeatGreat Falls
Largest cityGreat Falls
Area
 • Total2,711 sq mi (7,020 km2)
 • Land2,698 sq mi (6,990 km2)
 • Water13 sq mi (30 km2)  0.5%
Population
 (2020)
 • Total84,414
 • Density31/sq mi (12/km2)
Time zoneUTC−7 (Mountain)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−6 (MDT)
Congressional district2nd
Websitewww.cascadecountymt.gov
  • Montana county number 02
Aerial view of Cascade County and Sun River

References

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  1. "QuickFacts: Cascade County, Montana". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 4, 2024.
  2. "Find a County". National Association of Counties. Archived from the original on May 31, 2011. Retrieved June 7, 2011.