Frenchtown, MT Demographics

A map of Frenchtown's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	1,699	1,714	88.2%	87.5%
Black	114	6	5.9%	0.3%
Native American/Other	55	48	2.9%	2.5%
Hispanic	32	48	1.7%	2.5%
Multiracial	27	125	1.4%	6.4%
Asian	0	17	0.0%	0.9%

Frenchtown, Montana has an estimated population of 1,927, a slight decrease from the 1,958 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 88.2% White, 5.9% Black, 2.9% Native American/Other, 1.7% Hispanic, 1.4% Multiracial, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Frenchtown, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Frenchtown has become 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 Frenchtown, that probability was 22.8% in 2020 and 21.8% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Frenchtown is ranked the 58th 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). Frenchtown was ranked the 54th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Frenchtown's White Population

1,699 residents of Frenchtown, or 88.2% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Frenchtown is slightly higher than in Montana overall, where 83.6% of the population is White. Frenchtown ranks 294th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 497 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Frenchtown's White population has remained roughly the same. White residents' share of Frenchtown's population has increased from 87.5% to 88.2%.

Frenchtown is more White than neighboring Huson (74.3% White), Arlee (29.1% White), Evaro (38.8% White), and Alberton (86% White). Frenchtown is less White than neighboring Wye (97.6% White).

Frenchtown's Black Population

114 residents of Frenchtown, or 5.9% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Frenchtown is higher than in Montana overall, where 0.4% of the population is Black. Frenchtown ranks 113th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 497 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Frenchtown's Black population has grown by an estimated 1800.0%. Black residents' share of Frenchtown's population has increased from 0.3% to 5.9%.

Frenchtown is more Black than neighboring Huson (0% Black), Wye (1.6% Black), Arlee (0% Black), Evaro (0% Black), and Alberton (1.2% Black).

Frenchtown's Asian Population

0 residents of Frenchtown, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Frenchtown is comparable to the share in Montana overall, where 0.8% of the population is Asian. Frenchtown ranks 70th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 497 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Frenchtown's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Frenchtown's population has decreased from 0.9% to 0.0%.

Frenchtown is less Asian than neighboring Evaro (1.9% Asian), and Alberton (1.6% Asian).

Frenchtown's Hispanic Population

32 residents of Frenchtown, or 1.7% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Frenchtown is slightly lower than in Montana overall, where 4.6% of the population is Hispanic. Frenchtown ranks 274th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 497 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Frenchtown's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 33.3%. Hispanic residents' share of Frenchtown's population has decreased from 2.5% to 1.7%.

Frenchtown is more Hispanic than neighboring Wye (0% Hispanic), and Alberton (0.5% Hispanic). Frenchtown is less Hispanic than neighboring Huson (25.7% Hispanic), Arlee (5.9% Hispanic), and Evaro (5.4% Hispanic).

Frenchtown's Native American/Other Population

55 residents of Frenchtown, or 2.9% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Frenchtown is slightly lower than in Montana overall, where 5.9% of the population is Native American/Other. Frenchtown ranks 183rd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 497 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Frenchtown's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 14.6%. Native American/Other residents' share of Frenchtown's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.9%.

Frenchtown is more Native American/Other than neighboring Huson (0% Native American/Other), Wye (0% Native American/Other), and Alberton (0% Native American/Other). Frenchtown is less Native American/Other than neighboring Arlee (52.5% Native American/Other), and Evaro (51.7% Native American/Other).

Frenchtown's Multiracial Population

27 residents of Frenchtown, or 1.4% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Frenchtown is slightly lower than in Montana overall, where 4.7% of the population is Multiracial. Frenchtown ranks 113th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 497 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Frenchtown's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 78.4%. Multiracial residents' share of Frenchtown's population has decreased from 6.4% to 1.4%.

Frenchtown is more Multiracial than neighboring Huson (0% Multiracial), and Wye (0.8% Multiracial). Frenchtown is less Multiracial than neighboring Arlee (12.6% Multiracial), Evaro (2.1% Multiracial), and Alberton (10.6% 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.