Babb, MT Demographics

A map of Babb's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
Native American/Other	211	113	94.6%	86.9%
Hispanic	7	2	3.1%	1.5%
White	5	10	2.2%	7.7%
Black	0	2	0.0%	1.5%
Asian	0	0	0.0%	0.0%
Multiracial	0	3	0.0%	2.3%

Babb, Montana has an estimated population of 223, a dramatic increase from the 130 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 94.6% Native American/Other, 3.1% Hispanic, 2.2% White, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Asian, and 0.0% Multiracial. This demographic dot map shows the population of Babb, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Babb has become considerably less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Montana overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Babb, that probability was 23.8% in 2020 and 10.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Babb is ranked the 234th most populous place in Montana, out of 497 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Babb was ranked the 290th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Babb's White Population

5 residents of Babb, or 2.2% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Babb is significantly lower than in Montana overall, where 83.6% of the population is White. Babb ranks 461st statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 497 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Babb's White population has declined by an estimated 50.0%. White residents' share of Babb's population has decreased from 7.7% to 2.2%.

Babb is more White than neighboring Starr School (0% White), and North Browning (1.5% White). Babb is less White than neighboring St. Mary (53.4% White), East Glacier Park Village (46.9% White), and Browning (3.3% White).

Babb's Black Population

0 residents of Babb, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Babb is comparable to the share in Montana overall, where 0.4% of the population is Black. Babb ranks 16th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 497 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Babb's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Babb's population has decreased from 1.5% to 0.0%.

Babb is less Black than neighboring North Browning (0.9% Black).

Babb's Asian Population

0 residents of Babb, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Babb is comparable to the share in Montana overall, where 0.8% of the population is Asian. Babb ranks 215th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 497 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Babb's Asian population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Asian residents' share of Babb's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Babb is less Asian than neighboring East Glacier Park Village (0.7% Asian), North Browning (0.4% Asian), and Browning (0.5% Asian).

Babb's Hispanic Population

7 residents of Babb, or 3.1% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Babb is comparable to the share in Montana overall, where 4.6% of the population is Hispanic. Babb ranks 335th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 497 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Babb's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 250.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Babb's population has increased from 1.5% to 3.1%.

Babb is more Hispanic than neighboring Starr School (0% Hispanic), East Glacier Park Village (0% Hispanic), and North Browning (0.2% Hispanic). Babb is less Hispanic than neighboring St. Mary (23.8% Hispanic), and Browning (4.3% Hispanic).

Babb's Native American/Other Population

211 residents of Babb, or 94.6% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Babb is significantly higher than in Montana overall, where 5.9% of the population is Native American/Other. Babb ranks 25th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 497 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Babb's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 86.7%. Native American/Other residents' share of Babb's population has increased from 86.9% to 94.6%.

Babb is more Native American/Other than neighboring St. Mary (22.8% Native American/Other), East Glacier Park Village (49.4% Native American/Other), and Browning (91.2% Native American/Other). Babb is less Native American/Other than neighboring Starr School (100% Native American/Other), and North Browning (97% Native American/Other).

Babb's Multiracial Population

0 residents of Babb, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Babb is slightly lower than in Montana overall, where 4.7% of the population is Multiracial. Babb ranks 365th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 497 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Babb's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Babb's population has decreased from 2.3% to 0.0%.

Babb is less Multiracial than neighboring East Glacier Park Village (3% Multiracial), and Browning (0.6% 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.