Fort Smith, MT Demographics

A map of Fort Smith's Population by Race

Fort Smith, Montana has an estimated population of 78, a dramatic decrease from the 170 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 73.1% White, 26.9% Hispanic, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Asian, 0.0% Native American/Other, and 0.0% Multiracial. This demographic dot map shows the population of Fort Smith, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Fort Smith has become less 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 Fort Smith, that probability was 43.5% in 2020 and 39.4% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Fort Smith is ranked the 351st 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). Fort Smith was ranked the 265th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Fort Smith's White Population

57 residents of Fort Smith, or 73.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Fort Smith is considerably lower than in Montana overall, where 83.6% of the population is White. Fort Smith ranks 419th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 497 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Fort Smith's White population has declined by an estimated 53.7%. White residents' share of Fort Smith's population has increased from 72.4% to 73.1%.

Fort Smith is more White than neighboring St. Xavier (61.8% White), Hardin (41.9% White), Crow Agency (3.1% White), Lodge Grass (4.9% White), and Forty Mile Colony (0% White).

Fort Smith's Black Population

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

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

Fort Smith's Asian Population

0 residents of Fort Smith, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Fort Smith is comparable to the share in Montana overall, where 0.8% of the population is Asian. Fort Smith ranks 105th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 497 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Fort Smith's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Fort Smith's population has decreased from 0.6% to 0.0%.

Fort Smith is less Asian than neighboring Hardin (0.4% Asian).

Fort Smith's Hispanic Population

21 residents of Fort Smith, or 26.9% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Fort Smith is significantly higher than in Montana overall, where 4.6% of the population is Hispanic. Fort Smith ranks 358th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 497 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Fort Smith's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 950.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Fort Smith's population has increased from 1.2% to 26.9%.

Fort Smith is more Hispanic than neighboring St. Xavier (0% Hispanic), Hardin (11.9% Hispanic), Crow Agency (0% Hispanic), Lodge Grass (1.9% Hispanic), and Forty Mile Colony (0% Hispanic).

Fort Smith's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Fort Smith, 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 Fort Smith is lower than in Montana overall, where 5.9% of the population is Native American/Other. Fort Smith ranks 56th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 497 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Fort Smith's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Fort Smith's population has decreased from 19.4% to 0.0%.

Fort Smith is less Native American/Other than neighboring St. Xavier (38.2% Native American/Other), Hardin (43.6% Native American/Other), Crow Agency (96% Native American/Other), and Lodge Grass (93% Native American/Other).

Fort Smith's Multiracial Population

0 residents of Fort Smith, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Fort Smith is slightly lower than in Montana overall, where 4.7% of the population is Multiracial. Fort Smith ranks 110th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 497 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Fort Smith's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Fort Smith's population has decreased from 6.5% to 0.0%.

Fort Smith is less Multiracial than neighboring Hardin (2.2% Multiracial), Crow Agency (0.9% Multiracial), and Lodge Grass (0.2% 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.