Great Falls Population 2026

Great Falls has a population of 59,638, making it the #692 biggest city in 🇺🇸 United States, located in Montana. It is about 148× smaller than New York City, the country's biggest city.

Location of Great Falls (capital Washington shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.

Population (city proper)

59,638

Rank in United States

#692

Coordinates

47.50°N, 111.30°W

~1,015 m elevation · America/Denver

Distance to capital (Washington)

2,910 km

1,807 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Montana

City	Population	Rank in United States
Billings	117,116	#250
Missoula	71,022	#543
Bozeman	43,405	#1012
Butte	34,190	#1334
Helena	32,091	#1448
Kalispell	22,052	#2158

Cities near Great Falls

Helena32,091 people · ~115 km away
Butte34,190 people · ~191 km away
Bozeman43,405 people · ~203 km away
Missoula71,022 people · ~215 km away
Kalispell22,052 people · ~238 km away
Billings117,116 people · ~287 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Great Falls?

Great Falls has a population of 59,638 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #692 biggest city in United States.

What state is Great Falls in?

Great Falls is located in Montana, United States.

Is Great Falls the capital of United States?

No, the capital of United States is Washington D.C., about 2,910 km away.

Sources & notes

Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.

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