Montana Demographics
A map of Montana's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
White | 901,318 | 83.1% |
Native American/Other | 69,805 | 6.4% |
Multiracial | 54,749 | 5.0% |
Hispanic | 45,199 | 4.2% |
Asian | 8,077 | 0.7% |
Black | 5,077 | 0.5% |
Montana had a population of 1,084,225 in 2020. It was 83.1% White, 0.5% Black, 0.7% Asian, 4.2% Hispanic, 6.4% Native American/Other, and 5.0% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Montana, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Montana is the 44th most populous state in the United States.
Montana's White Population
901,318 residents of Montana identify as White, or 83.1%. Ranked amongst the 50 states plus the District of Columbia, Montana is #5 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Montana is more White than neighboring Wyoming (81.4% White), Idaho (78.9% White), Utah (75.4% White), Colorado (65.1% White), and North Dakota (81.7% White).
Montana's Black Population
5,077 residents of Montana identify as Black, or 0.5%. Ranked amongst the 50 states plus the District of Columbia, Montana is #51 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Montana is less Black than neighboring Wyoming (0.8% Black), Idaho (0.8% Black), Utah (1.1% Black), Colorado (3.8% Black), and North Dakota (3.4% Black).
Montana's Asian Population
8,077 residents of Montana identify as Asian, or 0.7%. Ranked amongst the 50 states plus the District of Columbia, Montana is #51 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Montana is less Asian than neighboring Wyoming (0.9% Asian), Idaho (1.4% Asian), Utah (2.4% Asian), Colorado (3.4% Asian), and North Dakota (1.7% Asian).
Montana's Hispanic Population
45,199 residents of Montana identify as Hispanic, or 4.2%. Ranked amongst the 50 states plus the District of Columbia, Montana is #47 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Montana is less Hispanic than neighboring Wyoming (10.2% Hispanic), Idaho (13% Hispanic), Utah (15.1% Hispanic), Colorado (21.9% Hispanic), and North Dakota (4.3% Hispanic).
Montana's Native American/Other Population
69,805 residents of Montana identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 6.4%. Ranked amongst the 50 states plus the District of Columbia, Montana is #6 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Montana is more Native American/Other than neighboring Wyoming (2.5% Native American/Other), Idaho (1.7% Native American/Other), Utah (2.4% Native American/Other), Colorado (1.3% Native American/Other), and North Dakota (5.1% Native American/Other).
Montana's Multiracial Population
54,749 residents of Montana identify as Multiracial, or 5.0%. Ranked amongst the 50 states plus the District of Columbia, Montana is #8 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Montana is more Multiracial than neighboring Wyoming (4.1% Multiracial), Idaho (4.2% Multiracial), Utah (3.7% Multiracial), Colorado (4.5% Multiracial), and North Dakota (3.9% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.