Churchill, MT Demographics

A map of Churchill's Population by Race

Churchill, Montana has an estimated population of 1,167, a large increase from the 1,030 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 95.7% White, 3.0% Hispanic, 1.3% Multiracial, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Asian, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Churchill, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Churchill 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 Churchill, that probability was 14.1% in 2020 and 8.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Churchill is ranked the 85th 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). Churchill was ranked the 88th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Churchill's White Population

1,117 residents of Churchill, or 95.7% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Churchill is considerably higher than in Montana overall, where 83.6% of the population is White. Churchill ranks 117th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 497 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Churchill's White population has grown by an estimated 17.2%. White residents' share of Churchill's population has increased from 92.5% to 95.7%.

Churchill is more White than neighboring Amsterdam (93.8% White), Manhattan (93.1% White), Belgrade (85% White), and Four Corners (89.3% White). Churchill is less White than neighboring Gallatin River Ranch (100% White).

Churchill's Black Population

0 residents of Churchill, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Churchill is comparable to the share in Montana overall, where 0.4% of the population is Black. Churchill ranks 91st statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 497 places.

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

Churchill is less Black than neighboring Belgrade (0.3% Black), and Four Corners (0.8% Black).

Churchill's Asian Population

0 residents of Churchill, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Churchill is comparable to the share in Montana overall, where 0.8% of the population is Asian. Churchill ranks 147th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 497 places.

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

Churchill is less Asian than neighboring Manhattan (0.2% Asian), Belgrade (0.5% Asian), and Four Corners (0.2% Asian).

Churchill's Hispanic Population

35 residents of Churchill, or 3.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Churchill is comparable to the share in Montana overall, where 4.6% of the population is Hispanic. Churchill ranks 102nd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 497 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Churchill's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 27.1%. Hispanic residents' share of Churchill's population has decreased from 4.7% to 3.0%.

Churchill is more Hispanic than neighboring Amsterdam (0.8% Hispanic), Four Corners (1.2% Hispanic), and Gallatin River Ranch (0% Hispanic). Churchill is less Hispanic than neighboring Manhattan (3.5% Hispanic), and Belgrade (6.9% Hispanic).

Churchill's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Churchill, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Churchill is lower than in Montana overall, where 5.9% of the population is Native American/Other. Churchill ranks 370th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 497 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Churchill's Native American/Other population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Native American/Other residents' share of Churchill's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Churchill is less Native American/Other than neighboring Manhattan (1.5% Native American/Other), Belgrade (2.4% Native American/Other), and Four Corners (0.6% Native American/Other).

Churchill's Multiracial Population

15 residents of Churchill, or 1.3% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Churchill is slightly lower than in Montana overall, where 4.7% of the population is Multiracial. Churchill ranks 380th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 497 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Churchill's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 28.6%. Multiracial residents' share of Churchill's population has decreased from 2.0% to 1.3%.

Churchill is more Multiracial than neighboring Gallatin River Ranch (0% Multiracial). Churchill is less Multiracial than neighboring Amsterdam (5.4% Multiracial), Manhattan (1.7% Multiracial), Belgrade (4.9% 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.