Lavina, MT Demographics
A map of Lavina's Population by Race
Lavina, Montana has an estimated population of 134, a slight decrease from the 136 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 79.9% White, 15.7% Hispanic, 3.7% Multiracial, 0.7% Native American/Other, 0.0% Black, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Lavina, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.
Lavina has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is 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 Lavina, that probability was 29.6% in 2020 and 33.6% in the most recent ACS estimates.
Lavina is ranked the 296th 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). Lavina was ranked the 286th most populous place in the 2020 Census.
Lavina's White Population
107 residents of Lavina, or 79.9% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Lavina is slightly lower than in Montana overall, where 83.6% of the population is White. Lavina ranks 368th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 497 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Lavina's White population has declined by an estimated 5.3%. White residents' share of Lavina's population has decreased from 83.1% to 79.9%.
Lavina is more White than neighboring Mountain View Colony (50.9% White). Lavina is less White than neighboring Broadview (85.1% White), Ryegate (89.4% White), Golden Valley Colony (85.2% White), and Camp Three (92.8% White).
Lavina's Black Population
0 residents of Lavina, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Lavina is comparable to the share in Montana overall, where 0.4% of the population is Black. Lavina ranks 179th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 497 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Lavina's Black population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Black residents' share of Lavina's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.
Lavina is less Black than neighboring Golden Valley Colony (3.7% Black).
Lavina's Asian Population
0 residents of Lavina, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Lavina is comparable to the share in Montana overall, where 0.8% of the population is Asian. Lavina ranks 215th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 497 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Lavina's Asian population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Asian residents' share of Lavina's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.
Lavina's Hispanic Population
21 residents of Lavina, or 15.7% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Lavina is considerably higher than in Montana overall, where 4.6% of the population is Hispanic. Lavina ranks 167th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 497 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Lavina's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 320.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Lavina's population has increased from 3.7% to 15.7%.
Lavina is more Hispanic than neighboring Broadview (2.9% Hispanic), Ryegate (4% Hispanic), Golden Valley Colony (3.7% Hispanic), and Camp Three (0% Hispanic). Lavina is less Hispanic than neighboring Mountain View Colony (49.1% Hispanic).
Lavina's Native American/Other Population
1 residents of Lavina, or 0.7% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Lavina is lower than in Montana overall, where 5.9% of the population is Native American/Other. Lavina ranks 195th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 497 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Lavina's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 66.7%. Native American/Other residents' share of Lavina's population has decreased from 2.2% to 0.7%.
Lavina is more Native American/Other than neighboring Mountain View Colony (0% Native American/Other). Lavina is less Native American/Other than neighboring Broadview (4.6% Native American/Other), Golden Valley Colony (7.4% Native American/Other), and Camp Three (7.2% Native American/Other).
Lavina's Multiracial Population
5 residents of Lavina, or 3.7% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Lavina is comparable to the share in Montana overall, where 4.7% of the population is Multiracial. Lavina ranks 27th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 497 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Lavina's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 66.7%. Multiracial residents' share of Lavina's population has decreased from 11.0% to 3.7%.
Lavina is more Multiracial than neighboring Mountain View Colony (0% Multiracial), Golden Valley Colony (0% Multiracial), and Camp Three (0% Multiracial). Lavina is less Multiracial than neighboring Broadview (7.4% Multiracial), and Ryegate (5.9% 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.