East Missoula, MT Demographics

A map of East Missoula's Population by Race

East Missoula, Montana has an estimated population of 2,099, a large decrease from the 2,465 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 88.9% White, 7.7% Multiracial, 1.5% Hispanic, 0.8% Black, 0.7% Native American/Other, and 0.4% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of East Missoula, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

East Missoula 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 East Missoula, that probability was 25.7% in 2020 and 20.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.

East Missoula is ranked the 52nd 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). East Missoula was ranked the 44th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

East Missoula's White Population

1,866 residents of East Missoula, or 88.9% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in East Missoula is higher than in Montana overall, where 83.6% of the population is White. East Missoula ranks 333rd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 497 places.

Since the 2020 Census, East Missoula's White population has declined by an estimated 11.8%. White residents' share of East Missoula's population has increased from 85.8% to 88.9%.

East Missoula is more White than neighboring Bonner-West Riverside (66% White), Missoula (84.7% White), Piltzville (88.5% White), and Orchard Homes (85.8% White). East Missoula is less White than neighboring Turah (92.3% White).

East Missoula's Black Population

17 residents of East Missoula, or 0.8% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in East Missoula is comparable to the share in Montana overall, where 0.4% of the population is Black. East Missoula ranks 150th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 497 places.

Since the 2020 Census, East Missoula's Black population has grown by an estimated 325.0%. Black residents' share of East Missoula's population has increased from 0.2% to 0.8%.

East Missoula is more Black than neighboring Bonner-West Riverside (0% Black), Missoula (0.4% Black), Piltzville (0% Black), Turah (0% Black), and Orchard Homes (0% Black).

East Missoula's Asian Population

8 residents of East Missoula, or 0.4% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in East Missoula is comparable to the share in Montana overall, where 0.8% of the population is Asian. East Missoula ranks 101st statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 497 places.

Since the 2020 Census, East Missoula's Asian population has declined by an estimated 46.7%. Asian residents' share of East Missoula's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.4%.

East Missoula is more Asian than neighboring Bonner-West Riverside (0% Asian), Piltzville (0% Asian), and Turah (0% Asian). East Missoula is less Asian than neighboring Missoula (1.1% Asian), and Orchard Homes (7% Asian).

East Missoula's Hispanic Population

32 residents of East Missoula, or 1.5% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in East Missoula is slightly lower than in Montana overall, where 4.6% of the population is Hispanic. East Missoula ranks 140th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 497 places.

Since the 2020 Census, East Missoula's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 67.3%. Hispanic residents' share of East Missoula's population has decreased from 4.0% to 1.5%.

East Missoula is more Hispanic than neighboring Turah (0% Hispanic). East Missoula is less Hispanic than neighboring Bonner-West Riverside (10% Hispanic), Missoula (5.7% Hispanic), Piltzville (11.5% Hispanic), and Orchard Homes (1.9% Hispanic).

East Missoula's Native American/Other Population

15 residents of East Missoula, or 0.7% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in East Missoula is lower than in Montana overall, where 5.9% of the population is Native American/Other. East Missoula ranks 153rd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 497 places.

Since the 2020 Census, East Missoula's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 80.3%. Native American/Other residents' share of East Missoula's population has decreased from 3.1% to 0.7%.

East Missoula is more Native American/Other than neighboring Piltzville (0% Native American/Other), and Turah (0% Native American/Other). East Missoula is less Native American/Other than neighboring Bonner-West Riverside (10% Native American/Other), Missoula (2.4% Native American/Other), and Orchard Homes (1.2% Native American/Other).

East Missoula's Multiracial Population

161 residents of East Missoula, or 7.7% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in East Missoula is slightly higher than in Montana overall, where 4.7% of the population is Multiracial. East Missoula ranks 118th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 497 places.

Since the 2020 Census, East Missoula's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 3.2%. Multiracial residents' share of East Missoula's population has increased from 6.3% to 7.7%.

East Missoula is more Multiracial than neighboring Missoula (5.5% Multiracial), Piltzville (0% Multiracial), and Orchard Homes (4.1% Multiracial). East Missoula is less Multiracial than neighboring Bonner-West Riverside (14.1% 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.