Broadus, MT Demographics

A map of Broadus's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	432	424	94.1%	93.0%
Native American/Other	13	2	2.8%	0.4%
Multiracial	12	14	2.6%	3.1%
Hispanic	2	15	0.4%	3.3%
Black	0	1	0.0%	0.2%
Asian	0	0	0.0%	0.0%

Broadus, Montana has an estimated population of 459, a less than 1% change from the 456 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 94.1% White, 2.8% Native American/Other, 2.6% Multiracial, 0.4% Hispanic, 0.0% Black, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Broadus, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Broadus has become 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 Broadus, that probability was 13.3% in 2020 and 11.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Broadus is ranked the 162nd 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). Broadus was ranked the 157th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Broadus's White Population

432 residents of Broadus, or 94.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Broadus is considerably higher than in Montana overall, where 83.6% of the population is White. Broadus ranks 98th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 497 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Broadus's White population has grown by an estimated 1.9%. White residents' share of Broadus's population has increased from 93.0% to 94.1%.

Broadus is more White than neighboring Ashland (29.8% White), Ekalaka (90.6% White), and Miles City (88.3% White). Broadus is less White than neighboring Biddle (100% White), and Arvada (100% White).

Broadus's Black Population

0 residents of Broadus, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Broadus is comparable to the share in Montana overall, where 0.4% of the population is Black. Broadus ranks 134th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 497 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Broadus's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Broadus's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Broadus is less Black than neighboring Ashland (0.5% Black).

Broadus's Asian Population

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

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

Broadus is less Asian than neighboring Ashland (5.7% Asian), and Miles City (0.6% Asian).

Broadus's Hispanic Population

2 residents of Broadus, or 0.4% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Broadus is slightly lower than in Montana overall, where 4.6% of the population is Hispanic. Broadus ranks 204th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 497 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Broadus's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 86.7%. Hispanic residents' share of Broadus's population has decreased from 3.3% to 0.4%.

Broadus is more Hispanic than neighboring Biddle (0% Hispanic), and Arvada (0% Hispanic). Broadus is less Hispanic than neighboring Ashland (1.3% Hispanic), Ekalaka (1.4% Hispanic), and Miles City (4.2% Hispanic).

Broadus's Native American/Other Population

13 residents of Broadus, or 2.8% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Broadus is slightly lower than in Montana overall, where 5.9% of the population is Native American/Other. Broadus ranks 363rd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 497 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Broadus's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 550.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Broadus's population has increased from 0.4% to 2.8%.

Broadus is more Native American/Other than neighboring Biddle (0% Native American/Other), Ekalaka (0.7% Native American/Other), Miles City (1.8% Native American/Other), and Arvada (0% Native American/Other). Broadus is less Native American/Other than neighboring Ashland (62% Native American/Other).

Broadus's Multiracial Population

12 residents of Broadus, or 2.6% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Broadus is slightly lower than in Montana overall, where 4.7% of the population is Multiracial. Broadus ranks 330th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 497 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Broadus's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 14.3%. Multiracial residents' share of Broadus's population has decreased from 3.1% to 2.6%.

Broadus is more Multiracial than neighboring Biddle (0% Multiracial), Ashland (0.6% Multiracial), and Arvada (0% Multiracial). Broadus is less Multiracial than neighboring Ekalaka (7.2% Multiracial), and Miles City (5% 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.