Highwood, MT Demographics

A map of Highwood's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	193	150	94.1%	90.9%
Multiracial	12	12	5.9%	7.3%
Black	0	0	0.0%	0.0%
Asian	0	2	0.0%	1.2%
Hispanic	0	1	0.0%	0.6%
Native American/Other	0	0	0.0%	0.0%

Highwood, Montana has an estimated population of 205, a large increase from the 165 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 94.1% White, 5.9% Multiracial, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Asian, 0.0% Hispanic, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Highwood, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Highwood 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 Highwood, that probability was 16.8% in 2020 and 11.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Highwood is ranked the 246th 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). Highwood was ranked the 269th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Highwood's White Population

193 residents of Highwood, or 94.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Highwood is considerably higher than in Montana overall, where 83.6% of the population is White. Highwood ranks 172nd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 497 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Highwood's White population has grown by an estimated 28.7%. White residents' share of Highwood's population has increased from 90.9% to 94.1%.

Highwood is more White than neighboring Carter (56.7% White), Fort Benton (86.5% White), and Belt (86.6% White). Highwood is less White than neighboring Floweree (100% White), and Raynesford (100% White).

Highwood's Black Population

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

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

Highwood is less Black than neighboring Belt (0.7% Black).

Highwood's Asian Population

0 residents of Highwood, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Highwood is comparable to the share in Montana overall, where 0.8% of the population is Asian. Highwood ranks 35th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 497 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Highwood's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Highwood's population has decreased from 1.2% to 0.0%.

Highwood is less Asian than neighboring Belt (0.5% Asian).

Highwood's Hispanic Population

0 residents of Highwood, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Highwood is slightly lower than in Montana overall, where 4.6% of the population is Hispanic. Highwood ranks 392nd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 497 places.

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

Highwood is less Hispanic than neighboring Fort Benton (8.5% Hispanic), and Belt (10% Hispanic).

Highwood's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Highwood, 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 Highwood is lower than in Montana overall, where 5.9% of the population is Native American/Other. Highwood ranks 370th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 497 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Highwood's Native American/Other population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Native American/Other residents' share of Highwood's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Highwood is less Native American/Other than neighboring Carter (16.7% Native American/Other), Fort Benton (0.7% Native American/Other), and Belt (1.3% Native American/Other).

Highwood's Multiracial Population

12 residents of Highwood, or 5.9% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Highwood is comparable to the share in Montana overall, where 4.7% of the population is Multiracial. Highwood ranks 86th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 497 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Highwood's Multiracial population has remained roughly the same. Multiracial residents' share of Highwood's population has decreased from 7.3% to 5.9%.

Highwood is more Multiracial than neighboring Fort Benton (4.3% Multiracial), Belt (0.9% Multiracial), Floweree (0% Multiracial), and Raynesford (0% Multiracial). Highwood is less Multiracial than neighboring Carter (26.7% 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.