Kerr, MT Demographics
A map of Kerr's Population by Race
Kerr, Montana has an estimated population of 463, a dramatic increase from the 273 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 72.4% White, 25.3% Multiracial, 2.4% Hispanic, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Asian, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Kerr, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.
Kerr 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 Kerr, that probability was 31.6% in 2020 and 41.2% in the most recent ACS estimates.
Kerr is ranked the 161st 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). Kerr was ranked the 210th most populous place in the 2020 Census.
Kerr's White Population
335 residents of Kerr, or 72.4% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Kerr is considerably lower than in Montana overall, where 83.6% of the population is White. Kerr ranks 381st statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 497 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Kerr's White population has grown by an estimated 50.2%. White residents' share of Kerr's population has decreased from 81.7% to 72.4%.
Kerr is more White than neighboring Polson (67.4% White), and Turtle Lake (0% White). Kerr is less White than neighboring Jette (81.2% White), Rocky Point (88.7% White), and Kings Point (85% White).
Kerr's Black Population
0 residents of Kerr, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Kerr is comparable to the share in Montana overall, where 0.4% of the population is Black. Kerr ranks 93rd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 497 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Kerr's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Kerr's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.
Kerr is less Black than neighboring Polson (0.3% Black).
Kerr's Asian Population
0 residents of Kerr, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Kerr is comparable to the share in Montana overall, where 0.8% of the population is Asian. Kerr ranks 153rd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 497 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Kerr's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Kerr's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.
Kerr is less Asian than neighboring Polson (0.3% Asian).
Kerr's Hispanic Population
11 residents of Kerr, or 2.4% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Kerr is slightly lower than in Montana overall, where 4.6% of the population is Hispanic. Kerr ranks 366th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 497 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Kerr's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 266.7%. Hispanic residents' share of Kerr's population has increased from 1.1% to 2.4%.
Kerr is more Hispanic than neighboring Jette (0% Hispanic), Rocky Point (0% Hispanic), and Kings Point (0% Hispanic). Kerr is less Hispanic than neighboring Polson (7.6% Hispanic), and Turtle Lake (10.9% Hispanic).
Kerr's Native American/Other Population
0 residents of Kerr, 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 Kerr is lower than in Montana overall, where 5.9% of the population is Native American/Other. Kerr ranks 120th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 497 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Kerr's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Kerr's population has decreased from 4.4% to 0.0%.
Kerr is less Native American/Other than neighboring Jette (16.1% Native American/Other), Polson (12% Native American/Other), Kings Point (5.5% Native American/Other), and Turtle Lake (89.1% Native American/Other).
Kerr's Multiracial Population
117 residents of Kerr, or 25.3% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Kerr is significantly higher than in Montana overall, where 4.7% of the population is Multiracial. Kerr ranks 20th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 497 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Kerr's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 254.5%. Multiracial residents' share of Kerr's population has increased from 12.1% to 25.3%.
Kerr is more Multiracial than neighboring Jette (2.8% Multiracial), Polson (12.3% Multiracial), Rocky Point (11.3% Multiracial), Kings Point (9.5% Multiracial), and Turtle Lake (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.