Harlem, MT Demographics

A map of Harlem's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
Native American/Other	409	459	49.8%	59.7%
White	275	218	33.5%	28.3%
Multiracial	98	52	11.9%	6.8%
Hispanic	40	36	4.9%	4.7%
Black	0	0	0.0%	0.0%
Asian	0	4	0.0%	0.5%

Harlem, Montana has an estimated population of 822, an increase from the 769 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 49.8% Native American/Other, 33.5% White, 11.9% Multiracial, 4.9% Hispanic, 0.0% Black, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Harlem, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Harlem 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 Harlem, that probability was 55.7% in 2020 and 62.4% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Harlem is ranked the 116th 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). Harlem was ranked the 116th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Harlem's White Population

275 residents of Harlem, or 33.5% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Harlem is significantly lower than in Montana overall, where 83.6% of the population is White. Harlem ranks 452nd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 497 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Harlem's White population has grown by an estimated 26.1%. White residents' share of Harlem's population has increased from 28.3% to 33.5%.

Harlem is more White than neighboring Fort Belknap Agency (1.8% White). Harlem is less White than neighboring North Harlem Colony (100% White), Zurich (81.6% White), Hogeland (100% White), and Turner Colony (100% White).

Harlem's Black Population

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

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

Harlem's Asian Population

0 residents of Harlem, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Harlem is comparable to the share in Montana overall, where 0.8% of the population is Asian. Harlem ranks 120th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 497 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Harlem's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Harlem's population has decreased from 0.5% to 0.0%.

Harlem's Hispanic Population

40 residents of Harlem, or 4.9% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Harlem is comparable to the share in Montana overall, where 4.6% of the population is Hispanic. Harlem ranks 99th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 497 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Harlem's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 11.1%. Hispanic residents' share of Harlem's population has remained roughly unchanged at 4.9%.

Harlem is more Hispanic than neighboring North Harlem Colony (0% Hispanic), Fort Belknap Agency (1.4% Hispanic), Zurich (0% Hispanic), Hogeland (0% Hispanic), and Turner Colony (0% Hispanic).

Harlem's Native American/Other Population

409 residents of Harlem, or 49.8% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Harlem is significantly higher than in Montana overall, where 5.9% of the population is Native American/Other. Harlem ranks 37th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 497 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Harlem's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 10.9%. Native American/Other residents' share of Harlem's population has decreased from 59.7% to 49.8%.

Harlem is more Native American/Other than neighboring North Harlem Colony (0% Native American/Other), Zurich (7.9% Native American/Other), Hogeland (0% Native American/Other), and Turner Colony (0% Native American/Other). Harlem is less Native American/Other than neighboring Fort Belknap Agency (94.2% Native American/Other).

Harlem's Multiracial Population

98 residents of Harlem, or 11.9% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Harlem is higher than in Montana overall, where 4.7% of the population is Multiracial. Harlem ranks 98th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 497 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Harlem's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 88.5%. Multiracial residents' share of Harlem's population has increased from 6.8% to 11.9%.

Harlem is more Multiracial than neighboring North Harlem Colony (0% Multiracial), Fort Belknap Agency (2.6% Multiracial), Zurich (10.5% Multiracial), Hogeland (0% Multiracial), and Turner Colony (0% 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.