Rosebud County Demographics

A map of Rosebud County's Population by Race

Rosebud County, Montana had a population of 8,329 in 2020. It was 57.2% White, 0.2% Black, 0.4% Asian, 2.8% Hispanic, 35.3% Native American/Other, and 4.0% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Rosebud County, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Rosebud County is the 27th most populous county of the 56 counties in Montana.

Rosebud County's White Population

4,768 residents of Rosebud County identify as White, or 57.2%. This makes the White share of the population of Rosebud County considerably less than the White share of the population of Montana (83.1% White). Of the 56 counties in Montana, Rosebud County is ranked #52 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Rosebud County is more White than neighboring Big Horn County (26% White). Rosebud County is less White than neighboring Treasure County (90.3% White), Garfield County (95.9% White), Custer County (90.2% White), and Powder River County (90.3% White).

Rosebud County's Black Population

20 residents of Rosebud County identify as Black, or 0.2%. This makes the Black share of the population of Rosebud County roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Montana (0.5% Black). Of the 56 counties in Montana, Rosebud County is ranked #25 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Rosebud County is more Black than neighboring Treasure County (0.1% Black), Garfield County (0% Black), and Big Horn County (0.1% Black). Rosebud County is less Black than neighboring Custer County (0.6% Black), and Powder River County (0.3% Black).

Rosebud County's Asian Population

32 residents of Rosebud County identify as Asian, or 0.4%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Rosebud County roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Montana (0.7% Asian). Of the 56 counties in Montana, Rosebud County is ranked #29 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Rosebud County is more Asian than neighboring Garfield County (0.2% Asian), Big Horn County (0.3% Asian), and Powder River County (0% Asian).

Rosebud County's Hispanic Population

234 residents of Rosebud County identify as Hispanic, or 2.8%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Rosebud County roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Montana (4.2% Hispanic). Of the 56 counties in Montana, Rosebud County is ranked #30 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Rosebud County is more Hispanic than neighboring Garfield County (1.2% Hispanic), and Powder River County (2.1% Hispanic). Rosebud County is less Hispanic than neighboring Treasure County (4.1% Hispanic), Big Horn County (3.9% Hispanic), and Custer County (3.1% Hispanic).

Rosebud County's Native American/Other Population

2,938 residents of Rosebud County identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 35.3%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Rosebud County considerably larger than the Native American/Other share of the population of Montana (6.4% Native American/Other). Of the 56 counties in Montana, Rosebud County is ranked #5 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Rosebud County is more Native American/Other than neighboring Treasure County (2.1% Native American/Other), Garfield County (0.9% Native American/Other), Custer County (1.8% Native American/Other), and Powder River County (2.4% Native American/Other). Rosebud County is less Native American/Other than neighboring Big Horn County (65.8% Native American/Other).

Rosebud County's Multiracial Population

337 residents of Rosebud County identify as Multiracial, or 4.0%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Rosebud County roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Montana (5% Multiracial). Of the 56 counties in Montana, Rosebud County is ranked #35 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Rosebud County is more Multiracial than neighboring Treasure County (3% Multiracial), Garfield County (1.9% Multiracial), and Big Horn County (3.9% Multiracial). Rosebud County is less Multiracial than neighboring Powder River County (5% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.