Dodson, MT Demographics

A map of Dodson's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	81	25	52.9%	20.0%
Native American/Other	59	86	38.6%	68.8%
Multiracial	8	7	5.2%	5.6%
Hispanic	5	7	3.3%	5.6%
Black	0	0	0.0%	0.0%
Asian	0	0	0.0%	0.0%

Dodson, Montana has an estimated population of 153, a large increase from the 125 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 52.9% White, 38.6% Native American/Other, 5.2% Multiracial, 3.3% Hispanic, 0.0% Black, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Dodson, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Dodson 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 Dodson, that probability was 48.0% in 2020 and 56.7% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Dodson is ranked the 280th 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). Dodson was ranked the 295th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Dodson's White Population

81 residents of Dodson, or 52.9% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Dodson is significantly lower than in Montana overall, where 83.6% of the population is White. Dodson ranks 455th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 497 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Dodson's White population has grown by an estimated 224.0%. White residents' share of Dodson's population has increased from 20.0% to 52.9%.

Dodson is more White than neighboring Fort Belknap Agency (1.8% White), and Lodge Pole (0% White). Dodson is less White than neighboring Malta (89.3% White), Turner Colony (100% White), and Turner (88.4% White).

Dodson's Black Population

0 residents of Dodson, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Dodson is comparable to the share in Montana overall, where 0.4% of the population is Black. Dodson ranks 179th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 497 places.

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

Dodson's Asian Population

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

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

Dodson is less Asian than neighboring Turner (10.1% Asian).

Dodson's Hispanic Population

5 residents of Dodson, or 3.3% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Dodson is comparable to the share in Montana overall, where 4.6% of the population is Hispanic. Dodson ranks 66th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 497 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Dodson's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 28.6%. Hispanic residents' share of Dodson's population has decreased from 5.6% to 3.3%.

Dodson is more Hispanic than neighboring Malta (0% Hispanic), Turner Colony (0% Hispanic), Fort Belknap Agency (1.4% Hispanic), Turner (0% Hispanic), and Lodge Pole (0% Hispanic).

Dodson's Native American/Other Population

59 residents of Dodson, or 38.6% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Dodson is significantly higher than in Montana overall, where 5.9% of the population is Native American/Other. Dodson ranks 33rd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 497 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Dodson's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 31.4%. Native American/Other residents' share of Dodson's population has decreased from 68.8% to 38.6%.

Dodson is more Native American/Other than neighboring Malta (3% Native American/Other), Turner Colony (0% Native American/Other), and Turner (0% Native American/Other). Dodson is less Native American/Other than neighboring Fort Belknap Agency (94.2% Native American/Other), and Lodge Pole (100% Native American/Other).

Dodson's Multiracial Population

8 residents of Dodson, or 5.2% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Dodson is comparable to the share in Montana overall, where 4.7% of the population is Multiracial. Dodson ranks 159th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 497 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Dodson's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 14.3%. Multiracial residents' share of Dodson's population has remained roughly unchanged at 5.2%.

Dodson is more Multiracial than neighboring Turner Colony (0% Multiracial), Fort Belknap Agency (2.6% Multiracial), Turner (1.4% Multiracial), and Lodge Pole (0% Multiracial). Dodson is less Multiracial than neighboring Malta (7.7% 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.