Busby, MT Demographics

A map of Busby's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
Native American/Other	493	641	86.6%	89.2%
Black	34	2	6.0%	0.3%
White	28	25	4.9%	3.5%
Multiracial	11	26	1.9%	3.6%
Hispanic	3	24	0.5%	3.3%
Asian	0	1	0.0%	0.1%

Busby, Montana has an estimated population of 569, a large decrease from the 719 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 86.6% Native American/Other, 6.0% Black, 4.9% White, 1.9% Multiracial, 0.5% Hispanic, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Busby, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Busby has become more 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 Busby, that probability was 20.2% in 2020 and 24.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Busby is ranked the 144th 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). Busby was ranked the 126th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Busby's White Population

28 residents of Busby, or 4.9% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Busby is significantly lower than in Montana overall, where 83.6% of the population is White. Busby ranks 469th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 497 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Busby's White population has grown by an estimated 12.0%. White residents' share of Busby's population has increased from 3.5% to 4.9%.

Busby is more White than neighboring Lame Deer (2.8% White), Forty Mile Colony (0% White), and Crow Agency (3.1% White). Busby is less White than neighboring Muddy (6.5% White).

Busby's Black Population

34 residents of Busby, or 6.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Busby is higher than in Montana overall, where 0.4% of the population is Black. Busby ranks 122nd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 497 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Busby's Black population has grown by an estimated 1600.0%. Black residents' share of Busby's population has increased from 0.3% to 6.0%.

Busby is more Black than neighboring Muddy (0% Black), Lame Deer (0% Black), Lodge Grass (0% Black), Forty Mile Colony (0% Black), and Crow Agency (0% Black).

Busby's Asian Population

0 residents of Busby, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Busby is comparable to the share in Montana overall, where 0.8% of the population is Asian. Busby ranks 203rd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 497 places.

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

Busby's Hispanic Population

3 residents of Busby, or 0.5% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Busby is slightly lower than in Montana overall, where 4.6% of the population is Hispanic. Busby ranks 195th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 497 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Busby's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 87.5%. Hispanic residents' share of Busby's population has decreased from 3.3% to 0.5%.

Busby is more Hispanic than neighboring Muddy (0% Hispanic), Forty Mile Colony (0% Hispanic), and Crow Agency (0% Hispanic). Busby is less Hispanic than neighboring Lame Deer (1% Hispanic), and Lodge Grass (1.9% Hispanic).

Busby's Native American/Other Population

493 residents of Busby, or 86.6% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Busby is significantly higher than in Montana overall, where 5.9% of the population is Native American/Other. Busby ranks 24th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 497 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Busby's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 23.1%. Native American/Other residents' share of Busby's population has decreased from 89.2% to 86.6%.

Busby is more Native American/Other than neighboring Forty Mile Colony (0% Native American/Other). Busby is less Native American/Other than neighboring Muddy (93.5% Native American/Other), Lame Deer (93.5% Native American/Other), Lodge Grass (93% Native American/Other), and Crow Agency (96% Native American/Other).

Busby's Multiracial Population

11 residents of Busby, or 1.9% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Busby is slightly lower than in Montana overall, where 4.7% of the population is Multiracial. Busby ranks 308th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 497 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Busby's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 57.7%. Multiracial residents' share of Busby's population has decreased from 3.6% to 1.9%.

Busby is more Multiracial than neighboring Muddy (0% Multiracial), Lodge Grass (0.2% Multiracial), Forty Mile Colony (0% Multiracial), and Crow Agency (0.9% Multiracial). Busby is less Multiracial than neighboring Lame Deer (2.7% 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.