Montana Demographics

A map of Montana's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	933,610	901,318	83.6%	83.1%
Native American/Other	66,089	69,805	5.9%	6.4%
Multiracial	52,900	54,749	4.7%	5.0%
Hispanic	50,932	45,199	4.6%	4.2%
Asian	8,812	8,077	0.8%	0.7%
Black	4,532	5,077	0.4%	0.5%

Montana has an estimated population of 1,116,875, an increase from the 1,084,225 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 83.6% White, 5.9% Native American/Other, 4.7% Multiracial, 4.6% Hispanic, 0.8% Asian, and 0.4% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of Montana, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Montana has become slightly less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Montana, that probability was 30.0% in 2020 and 29.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Montana is ranked the 43rd most populous state in the United States, out of the 50 states and the District of Columbia. Montana was ranked the 44th most populous state in the 2020 Census.

Montana's White Population

933,610 residents of Montana, or 83.6% of the population, identify as White. Ranked among the 50 states and the District of Columbia, Montana is 5th in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Since the 2020 Census, Montana's White population has grown by an estimated 3.6%. White residents' share of Montana's population has increased from 83.1% to 83.6%.

Montana is more White than neighboring Wyoming (81.4% White), Idaho (78.6% White), Utah (74.7% White), Colorado (64.8% White), and North Dakota (81.7% White).

Montana's Black Population

4,532 residents of Montana, or 0.4% of the population, identify as Black. Ranked among the 50 states and the District of Columbia, Montana is 51st in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Since the 2020 Census, Montana's Black population has declined by an estimated 10.7%. Black residents' share of Montana's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.4%.

Montana is less Black than neighboring Wyoming (0.8% Black). Idaho (0.7% Black). Utah (1.1% Black). Colorado (3.8% Black). and North Dakota (3.3% Black).

Montana's Asian Population

8,812 residents of Montana, or 0.8% of the population, identify as Asian. Ranked among the 50 states and the District of Columbia, Montana is 51st in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Since the 2020 Census, Montana's Asian population has grown by an estimated 9.1%. Asian residents' share of Montana's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.8%.

Montana is less Asian than neighboring Idaho (1.3% Asian). Utah (2.4% Asian). Colorado (3.2% Asian). and North Dakota (1.6% Asian).

Montana's Hispanic Population

50,932 residents of Montana, or 4.6% of the population, identify as Hispanic. Ranked among the 50 states and the District of Columbia, Montana is 47th in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Since the 2020 Census, Montana's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 12.7%. Hispanic residents' share of Montana's population has remained roughly unchanged at 4.6%.

Montana is less Hispanic than neighboring Wyoming (10.7% Hispanic). Idaho (13.6% Hispanic). Utah (15.9% Hispanic). Colorado (22.5% Hispanic). and North Dakota (4.7% Hispanic).

Montana's Native American/Other Population

66,089 residents of Montana, or 5.9% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. Ranked among the 50 states and the District of Columbia, Montana is 6th in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Since the 2020 Census, Montana's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 5.3%. Native American/Other residents' share of Montana's population has decreased from 6.4% to 5.9%.

Montana is more Native American/Other than neighboring Wyoming (2.4% Native American/Other), Idaho (1.5% Native American/Other), Utah (1.9% Native American/Other), Colorado (1% Native American/Other), and North Dakota (4.7% Native American/Other).

Montana's Multiracial Population

52,900 residents of Montana, or 4.7% of the population, identify as Multiracial. Ranked among the 50 states and the District of Columbia, Montana is 8th in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Since the 2020 Census, Montana's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 3.4%. Multiracial residents' share of Montana's population has remained roughly unchanged at 4.7%.

Montana is more Multiracial than neighboring Wyoming (4% Multiracial), Idaho (4.2% Multiracial), Utah (4% Multiracial), Colorado (4.6% Multiracial), and North Dakota (4% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.