Big Sky, MT Demographics

A map of Big Sky's Population by Race

Big Sky, Montana has an estimated population of 2,445, a dramatic decrease from the 3,591 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 95.7% White, 1.8% Hispanic, 1.6% Multiracial, 0.7% Native American/Other, 0.1% Black, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Big Sky, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Big Sky 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 Big Sky, that probability was 22.4% in 2020 and 8.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Big Sky is ranked the 44th 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). Big Sky was ranked the 34th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Big Sky's White Population

2,341 residents of Big Sky, or 95.7% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Big Sky is considerably higher than in Montana overall, where 83.6% of the population is White. Big Sky ranks 288th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 497 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Big Sky's White population has declined by an estimated 25.7%. White residents' share of Big Sky's population has increased from 87.7% to 95.7%.

Big Sky is more White than neighboring Gallatin Gateway (86.8% White), Ennis (86.2% White), and Four Corners (89.3% White). Big Sky is less White than neighboring Jeffers (100% White), and McAllister (100% White).

Big Sky's Black Population

3 residents of Big Sky, or 0.1% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Big Sky is comparable to the share in Montana overall, where 0.4% of the population is Black. Big Sky ranks 114th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 497 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Big Sky's Black population has declined by an estimated 72.7%. Black residents' share of Big Sky's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.1%.

Big Sky is more Black than neighboring Gallatin Gateway (0% Black), Jeffers (0% Black), Ennis (0% Black), and McAllister (0% Black). Big Sky is less Black than neighboring Four Corners (0.8% Black).

Big Sky's Asian Population

0 residents of Big Sky, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Big Sky is comparable to the share in Montana overall, where 0.8% of the population is Asian. Big Sky ranks 72nd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 497 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Big Sky's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Big Sky's population has decreased from 0.8% to 0.0%.

Big Sky is less Asian than neighboring Gallatin Gateway (0.3% Asian), and Four Corners (0.2% Asian).

Big Sky's Hispanic Population

45 residents of Big Sky, or 1.8% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Big Sky is slightly lower than in Montana overall, where 4.6% of the population is Hispanic. Big Sky ranks 34th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 497 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Big Sky's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 81.5%. Hispanic residents' share of Big Sky's population has decreased from 6.8% to 1.8%.

Big Sky is more Hispanic than neighboring Jeffers (0% Hispanic), McAllister (0% Hispanic), and Four Corners (1.2% Hispanic). Big Sky is less Hispanic than neighboring Gallatin Gateway (7% Hispanic), and Ennis (4.2% Hispanic).

Big Sky's Native American/Other Population

16 residents of Big Sky, or 0.7% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Big Sky is lower than in Montana overall, where 5.9% of the population is Native American/Other. Big Sky ranks 330th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 497 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Big Sky's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 48.4%. Native American/Other residents' share of Big Sky's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.7%.

Big Sky is more Native American/Other than neighboring Gallatin Gateway (0.2% Native American/Other), Jeffers (0% Native American/Other), Ennis (0.3% Native American/Other), McAllister (0% Native American/Other), and Four Corners (0.6% Native American/Other).

Big Sky's Multiracial Population

40 residents of Big Sky, or 1.6% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Big Sky is slightly lower than in Montana overall, where 4.7% of the population is Multiracial. Big Sky ranks 315th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 497 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Big Sky's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 68.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Big Sky's population has decreased from 3.5% to 1.6%.

Big Sky is more Multiracial than neighboring Jeffers (0% Multiracial), and McAllister (0% Multiracial). Big Sky is less Multiracial than neighboring Gallatin Gateway (5.7% Multiracial), Ennis (9.3% Multiracial), and Four Corners (7.9% 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.