Colstrip, MT Demographics

A map of Colstrip's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	1,423	1,560	67.7%	74.4%
Native American/Other	488	262	23.2%	12.5%
Hispanic	152	105	7.2%	5.0%
Multiracial	38	150	1.8%	7.2%
Black	0	2	0.0%	0.1%
Asian	0	17	0.0%	0.8%

Colstrip, Montana has an estimated population of 2,101, a less than 1% change from the 2,096 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 67.7% White, 23.2% Native American/Other, 7.2% Hispanic, 1.8% Multiracial, 0.0% Black, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Colstrip, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Colstrip has become considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably more 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 Colstrip, that probability was 42.3% in 2020 and 48.2% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Colstrip is ranked the 50th 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). Colstrip was ranked the 48th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Colstrip's White Population

1,423 residents of Colstrip, or 67.7% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Colstrip is significantly lower than in Montana overall, where 83.6% of the population is White. Colstrip ranks 414th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 497 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Colstrip's White population has declined by an estimated 8.8%. White residents' share of Colstrip's population has decreased from 74.4% to 67.7%.

Colstrip is more White than neighboring Lame Deer (2.8% White), Muddy (6.5% White), and Ashland (29.8% White). Colstrip is less White than neighboring Forsyth (73.7% White), and Rosebud (100% White).

Colstrip's Black Population

0 residents of Colstrip, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Colstrip is comparable to the share in Montana overall, where 0.4% of the population is Black. Colstrip ranks 169th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 497 places.

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

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

Colstrip's Asian Population

0 residents of Colstrip, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Colstrip is comparable to the share in Montana overall, where 0.8% of the population is Asian. Colstrip ranks 76th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 497 places.

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

Colstrip is less Asian than neighboring Forsyth (6.4% Asian), and Ashland (5.7% Asian).

Colstrip's Hispanic Population

152 residents of Colstrip, or 7.2% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Colstrip is slightly higher than in Montana overall, where 4.6% of the population is Hispanic. Colstrip ranks 86th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 497 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Colstrip's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 44.8%. Hispanic residents' share of Colstrip's population has increased from 5.0% to 7.2%.

Colstrip is more Hispanic than neighboring Lame Deer (1% Hispanic), Muddy (0% Hispanic), Forsyth (3.5% Hispanic), Rosebud (0% Hispanic), and Ashland (1.3% Hispanic).

Colstrip's Native American/Other Population

488 residents of Colstrip, or 23.2% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Colstrip is significantly higher than in Montana overall, where 5.9% of the population is Native American/Other. Colstrip ranks 65th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 497 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Colstrip's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 86.3%. Native American/Other residents' share of Colstrip's population has increased from 12.5% to 23.2%.

Colstrip is more Native American/Other than neighboring Forsyth (1.8% Native American/Other), and Rosebud (0% Native American/Other). Colstrip is less Native American/Other than neighboring Lame Deer (93.5% Native American/Other), Muddy (93.5% Native American/Other), and Ashland (62% Native American/Other).

Colstrip's Multiracial Population

38 residents of Colstrip, or 1.8% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Colstrip is slightly lower than in Montana overall, where 4.7% of the population is Multiracial. Colstrip ranks 89th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 497 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Colstrip's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 74.7%. Multiracial residents' share of Colstrip's population has decreased from 7.2% to 1.8%.

Colstrip is more Multiracial than neighboring Muddy (0% Multiracial), Rosebud (0% Multiracial), and Ashland (0.6% Multiracial). Colstrip is less Multiracial than neighboring Lame Deer (2.7% Multiracial), and Forsyth (14.7% 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.