Malmstrom AFB, MT Demographics

A map of Malmstrom AFB's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	2,435	2,465	56.6%	59.7%
Hispanic	739	774	17.2%	18.7%
Black	474	333	11.0%	8.1%
Multiracial	318	320	7.4%	7.7%
Native American/Other	196	86	4.6%	2.1%
Asian	140	153	3.3%	3.7%

Malmstrom AFB, Montana has an estimated population of 4,302, an increase from the 4,131 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 56.6% White, 17.2% Hispanic, 11.0% Black, 7.4% Multiracial, 4.6% Native American/Other, and 3.3% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Malmstrom AFB, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Malmstrom AFB has become 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 Malmstrom AFB, that probability was 59.5% in 2020 and 62.9% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Malmstrom AFB is ranked the 31st 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). Malmstrom AFB was ranked the 30th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Malmstrom AFB's White Population

2,435 residents of Malmstrom AFB, or 56.6% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Malmstrom AFB is significantly lower than in Montana overall, where 83.6% of the population is White. Malmstrom AFB ranks 431st statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 497 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Malmstrom AFB's White population has declined by an estimated 1.2%. White residents' share of Malmstrom AFB's population has decreased from 59.7% to 56.6%.

Malmstrom AFB is more White than neighboring Big Stone Colony (53.3% White). Malmstrom AFB is less White than neighboring Gibson Flats (93% White), Black Eagle (82.2% White), Tracy (91.7% White), and Sand Coulee (84.3% White).

Malmstrom AFB's Black Population

474 residents of Malmstrom AFB, or 11.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Malmstrom AFB is considerably higher than in Montana overall, where 0.4% of the population is Black. Malmstrom AFB ranks 1st statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 497 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Malmstrom AFB's Black population has grown by an estimated 42.3%. Black residents' share of Malmstrom AFB's population has increased from 8.1% to 11.0%.

Malmstrom AFB is more Black than neighboring Gibson Flats (0% Black), Black Eagle (0% Black), Tracy (0% Black), Sand Coulee (0% Black), and Big Stone Colony (0% Black).

Malmstrom AFB's Asian Population

140 residents of Malmstrom AFB, or 3.3% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Malmstrom AFB is slightly higher than in Montana overall, where 0.8% of the population is Asian. Malmstrom AFB ranks 6th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 497 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Malmstrom AFB's Asian population has declined by an estimated 8.5%. Asian residents' share of Malmstrom AFB's population has remained roughly unchanged at 3.3%.

Malmstrom AFB is more Asian than neighboring Gibson Flats (0% Asian), Black Eagle (0% Asian), Tracy (0% Asian), Sand Coulee (1.5% Asian), and Big Stone Colony (0% Asian).

Malmstrom AFB's Hispanic Population

739 residents of Malmstrom AFB, or 17.2% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Malmstrom AFB is considerably higher than in Montana overall, where 4.6% of the population is Hispanic. Malmstrom AFB ranks 5th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 497 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Malmstrom AFB's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 4.5%. Hispanic residents' share of Malmstrom AFB's population has decreased from 18.7% to 17.2%.

Malmstrom AFB is more Hispanic than neighboring Gibson Flats (0% Hispanic), Black Eagle (9.9% Hispanic), Tracy (0% Hispanic), Sand Coulee (11.9% Hispanic), and Big Stone Colony (0% Hispanic).

Malmstrom AFB's Native American/Other Population

196 residents of Malmstrom AFB, or 4.6% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Malmstrom AFB is comparable to the share in Montana overall, where 5.9% of the population is Native American/Other. Malmstrom AFB ranks 206th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 497 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Malmstrom AFB's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 127.9%. Native American/Other residents' share of Malmstrom AFB's population has increased from 2.1% to 4.6%.

Malmstrom AFB is more Native American/Other than neighboring Gibson Flats (0% Native American/Other), Black Eagle (1.2% Native American/Other), Tracy (0% Native American/Other), and Sand Coulee (0% Native American/Other). Malmstrom AFB is less Native American/Other than neighboring Big Stone Colony (46.7% Native American/Other).

Malmstrom AFB's Multiracial Population

318 residents of Malmstrom AFB, or 7.4% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Malmstrom AFB is slightly higher than in Montana overall, where 4.7% of the population is Multiracial. Malmstrom AFB ranks 75th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 497 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Malmstrom AFB's Multiracial population has remained roughly the same. Multiracial residents' share of Malmstrom AFB's population has remained roughly unchanged at 7.4%.

Malmstrom AFB is more Multiracial than neighboring Gibson Flats (7% Multiracial), Black Eagle (6.8% Multiracial), Sand Coulee (2.2% Multiracial), and Big Stone Colony (0% Multiracial). Malmstrom AFB is less Multiracial than neighboring Tracy (8.3% 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.