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{{short description|City in Montana, United States}}
{{short description|City in Montana, United States}}
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[[File:River's Edge Park.jpg|thumb|414x414px|View of the [[Flathead River]] and Flathead National Forest from River's Edge Park.]]
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'''Columbia Falls''' is a city in [[Flathead County, Montana]], United States. The population was 4,710 at the [[2010 United States Census|2010 census]].
'''Columbia Falls''' is a city in [[Flathead County, Montana]], United States. The population was 4,710 at the [[2010 United States Census|2010 census]].


Revision as of 17:23, 27 November 2020

View of the Flathead River and Flathead National Forest from River's Edge Park.

Columbia Falls is a city in Flathead County, Montana, United States. The population was 4,710 at the 2010 census.

History

Despite the name "Columbia Falls", there are no falls on any nearby river.[1] A first settler desired the name "Columbia", and the element "Falls" was tacked onto the name in order to avoid postal repetition with the already-named Columbus, Montana.[2]

The Montana Veterans Home in Columbia Falls has served veterans since 1896.[3] Its current housing facility was opened by Montana Governor Forrest H. Anderson at an official dedication ceremony in 1970.[4] An E. M. Viquesney statue of a World War I doughboy was moved to the front of the Veterans' Home in 1972. The statue "originally stood in Kalispell in the Main Street median in front of the Flathead County Courthouse."[5]

Geography

Columbia Falls is located near Glacier National park and the Flathead National Forest.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 2.05 square miles (5.31 km2), all land.[6]

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
1910601—
19206111.7%
19306374.3%
19406370.0%
19501,23293.4%
19602,13273.1%
19702,65224.4%
19803,11217.3%
19902,942−5.5%
20003,64523.9%
20104,68828.6%
2019 (est.)5,876[7]25.3%
U.S. Decennial Census[8]
2015 Estimate[9]

2010 census

At the 2010 census there were 4,688 people, 1,863 households, and 1,215 families living in the city. The population density was 2,286.8 inhabitants per square mile (882.9/km2). There were 1,994 housing units at an average density of 972.7 per square mile (375.6/km2). The racial makup of the city was 94.4% White, 0.2% African American, 1.8% Native American, 0.4% Asian, 0.3% from other races, and 2.9% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.8%.[10]

Of the 1,863 households 35.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 47.9% were married couples living together, 12.9% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.5% had a male householder with no wife present, and 34.8% were non-families. 28.8% of households were one person and 11% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.47 and the average family size was 3.02.

The median age was 35.6 years. 26% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.5% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 26.8% were from 25 to 44; 25.3% were from 45 to 64; and 13.2% were 65 or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.1% male and 51.9% female.

2000 census

At the 2000 census there were 3,645 people, 1,400 households, and 966 families living in the city. The population density was 2,402.9 people per square mile (925.9/km2). There were 1,470 housing units at an average density of 969.1 per square mile (373.4/km2). The racial makup of the city was 96.27% White, 0.25% African American, 1.23% Native American, 0.49% Asian, 0.08% Pacific Islander, 0.41% from other races, and 1.26% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.84%.[11]

Of the 1,400 households 36.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.0% were married couples living together, 12.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.0% were non-families. 25.7% of households were one person and 11.0% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.52 and the average family size was 3.06.

The age distribution was 28.3% under the age of 18, 8.1% from 18 to 24, 28.6% from 25 to 44, 21.5% from 45 to 64, and 13.4% 65 or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females there were 99.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 97.4 males.

The median household income was $31,128 and the median family income was $40,794. Males had a median income of $32,109 versus $20,023 for females. The per capita income for the city was $14,355. About 12.5% of families and 17.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 25.8% of those under age 18 and 4.0% of those age 65 or over.

Arts and culture

Heritage Days is an annual celebration of the town's history and heritage. It occurs on the last weekend of July. Activities include Boogie to the Bank, Wildcat Endowment Auction, a parade and carnival, basketball tournament, a barn dance, car show, rodeo, and the running of wild horses through town on Highway 2.[12]

Night of Lights Parade is an annual December holiday parade.[13]

Columbia Falls has a public library, a branch of the Flathead County Library.[14]

Parks and recreation

River's Edge Park has over 900 ft (270 m) of river frontage on Flathead River and occupies 28 acres (11 ha). The park has paved walking trails, open meadows, bathroom facilities and a family fly fishing pond.[15]

Government

The government system of Columbia Falls consists of a City Council with six councilmen and a mayor, elected to four-year terms.[16]

Education

Schools in Columbia Falls SD6 include Columbia Falls High school, Columbia Falls Junior High School, Glacier Gateway Elementary School, and Ruder Elementary School.

Media

Columbia Falls is served by Hungry Horse News.[17] The city is also part of the Missoula media market, which covers a seven-county area of northwestern Montana. KHNK (95.9 FM, (Outlaw Country) is a commercial radio station in Columbia Falls, broadcasting to the Kalispell-Flathead Valley, Montana, area. KHNK airs a country music format.[18]

Notable people

References

  1. ^ "Geographic names". Forest History Society. Archived from the original on June 18, 2019. Retrieved July 3, 2019.
  2. ^ "YESTERDAYS: THE REAL STORY BEHIND THE NAME, 'COLUMBIA FALLS'". Hungry Horse News. Retrieved July 4, 2019.
  3. ^ "Montana Veterans' Home - Columbia Falls". Montana Department of Public Health & Human Services - Senior & Long Term Care. Retrieved February 6, 2014.
  4. ^ Montana Veterans Home (1970). History and future of Montana Veterans' Home, Columbia Falls, Montana. Columbia Falls, MT. Retrieved February 6, 2014.{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: location missing publisher (link)
  5. ^ "Columbia Falls, Montana Viquesney Doughboy Statue". The E. M. Viquesney Doughboy Database. Retrieved February 6, 2014.
  6. ^ "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on July 2, 2012. Retrieved December 18, 2012.
  7. ^ "Population and Housing Unit Estimates". United States Census Bureau. May 24, 2020. Retrieved May 27, 2020.
  8. ^ United States Census Bureau. "Census of Population and Housing". Retrieved July 14, 2016.
  9. ^ "Population Estimates". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on October 19, 2016. Retrieved July 14, 2016.
  10. ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved December 18, 2012.
  11. ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  12. ^ https://www.columbiafallschamber.org/heritage-days/
  13. ^ "Night of Lights 2018". Columbia Falls Area Chamber of Commerce. Retrieved November 26, 2020.
  14. ^ "Montana Public Libraries". PublicLibraries.com. Retrieved June 14, 2019.
  15. ^ "River's Edge Park". City of Columbia Falls Montana. Retrieved November 26, 2020.
  16. ^ "Mayor & City Council". City of Columbia Falls Montana. Retrieved November 26, 2020.
  17. ^ "Hungry Horse News". hungryhorsenews.com. Retrieved November 26, 2020.
  18. ^ "95.9 Outlaw Country". 95.9 Outlaw Country. Retrieved November 26, 2020.
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