Powell County Demographics
A map of Powell County's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
White | 6,016 | 86.6% |
Native American/Other | 422 | 6.1% |
Multiracial | 260 | 3.7% |
Hispanic | 161 | 2.3% |
Black | 64 | 0.9% |
Asian | 23 | 0.3% |
Powell County, Montana had a population of 6,946 in 2020. It was 86.6% White, 0.9% Black, 0.3% Asian, 2.3% Hispanic, 6.1% Native American/Other, and 3.7% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Powell County, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Powell County is the 30th most populous county of the 56 counties in Montana.
Powell County's White Population
6,016 residents of Powell County identify as White, or 86.6%. This makes the White share of the population of Powell County roughly similar to the White share of the population of Montana (83.1% White). Of the 56 counties in Montana, Powell County is ranked #39 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Powell County is more White than neighboring Missoula County (84.8% White). Powell County is less White than neighboring Lewis and Clark County (87.4% White), Granite County (92.7% White), Deer Lodge County (90.4% White), and Silver Bow County (88.5% White).
Powell County's Black Population
64 residents of Powell County identify as Black, or 0.9%. This makes the Black share of the population of Powell County roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Montana (0.5% Black). Of the 56 counties in Montana, Powell County is ranked #2 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Powell County is more Black than neighboring Lewis and Clark County (0.4% Black), Granite County (0% Black), Deer Lodge County (0.2% Black), Silver Bow County (0.4% Black), and Missoula County (0.6% Black).
Powell County's Asian Population
23 residents of Powell County identify as Asian, or 0.3%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Powell County roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Montana (0.7% Asian). Of the 56 counties in Montana, Powell County is ranked #36 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Powell County is more Asian than neighboring Granite County (0.1% Asian). Powell County is less Asian than neighboring Lewis and Clark County (0.8% Asian), Deer Lodge County (0.4% Asian), Silver Bow County (0.6% Asian), and Missoula County (1.2% Asian).
Powell County's Hispanic Population
161 residents of Powell County identify as Hispanic, or 2.3%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Powell County roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Montana (4.2% Hispanic). Of the 56 counties in Montana, Powell County is ranked #42 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Powell County is less Hispanic than neighboring Lewis and Clark County (3.7% Hispanic), Granite County (2.6% Hispanic), Deer Lodge County (2.8% Hispanic), Silver Bow County (4.7% Hispanic), and Missoula County (5.1% Hispanic).
Powell County's Native American/Other Population
422 residents of Powell County identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 6.1%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Powell County roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Montana (6.4% Native American/Other). Of the 56 counties in Montana, Powell County is ranked #13 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Powell County is more Native American/Other than neighboring Lewis and Clark County (2.2% Native American/Other), Granite County (1.1% Native American/Other), Deer Lodge County (2.5% Native American/Other), Silver Bow County (1.8% Native American/Other), and Missoula County (3.1% Native American/Other).
Powell County's Multiracial Population
260 residents of Powell County identify as Multiracial, or 3.7%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Powell County roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Montana (5% Multiracial). Of the 56 counties in Montana, Powell County is ranked #43 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Powell County is more Multiracial than neighboring Granite County (3.6% Multiracial). Powell County is less Multiracial than neighboring Lewis and Clark County (5.5% Multiracial), Silver Bow County (4.1% Multiracial), and Missoula County (5.3% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.