Montague, CA Demographics

A map of Montague's Population by Race

Montague, California has an estimated population of 1,479, a large increase from the 1,226 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 65.4% White, 15.9% Hispanic, 10.2% Multiracial, 4.7% Native American/Other, 3.4% Black, and 0.3% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Montague, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Montague has become considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than California overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Montague, that probability was 39.6% in 2020 and 53.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Montague is ranked the 964th most populous place in California, out of 1,618 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). Montague was ranked the 1021st most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Montague's White Population

967 residents of Montague, or 65.4% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Montague is significantly higher than in California overall, where 33.8% of the population is White. Montague ranks 357th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Montague's White population has grown by an estimated 3.2%. White residents' share of Montague's population has decreased from 76.4% to 65.4%.

Montague is less White than neighboring Grenada (89.4% White), Yreka (73.8% White), Hornbrook (69.4% White), Gazelle (97.7% White), and Lake Shastina (73.2% White).

Montague's Black Population

51 residents of Montague, or 3.4% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Montague is comparable to the share in California overall, where 5.2% of the population is Black. Montague ranks 946th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Montague's Black population has grown by an estimated 537.5%. Black residents' share of Montague's population has increased from 0.7% to 3.4%.

Montague is more Black than neighboring Yreka (1.8% Black), Hornbrook (0% Black), Gazelle (0% Black), and Lake Shastina (1.8% Black). Montague is less Black than neighboring Grenada (5.5% Black).

Montague's Asian Population

5 residents of Montague, or 0.3% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Montague is considerably lower than in California overall, where 15.3% of the population is Asian. Montague ranks 1379th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Montague's Asian population has grown by an estimated 25.0%. Asian residents' share of Montague's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.3%.

Montague is more Asian than neighboring Grenada (0% Asian), Hornbrook (0% Asian), and Gazelle (0% Asian). Montague is less Asian than neighboring Lake Shastina (1% Asian).

Montague's Hispanic Population

235 residents of Montague, or 15.9% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Montague is significantly lower than in California overall, where 40.2% of the population is Hispanic. Montague ranks 1216th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Montague's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 74.1%. Hispanic residents' share of Montague's population has increased from 11.0% to 15.9%.

Montague is more Hispanic than neighboring Grenada (2.4% Hispanic), Yreka (14.7% Hispanic), Hornbrook (5.2% Hispanic), and Gazelle (2.3% Hispanic). Montague is less Hispanic than neighboring Lake Shastina (17% Hispanic).

Montague's Native American/Other Population

70 residents of Montague, or 4.7% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Montague is slightly higher than in California overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Montague ranks 154th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Montague's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 48.9%. Native American/Other residents' share of Montague's population has increased from 3.8% to 4.7%.

Montague is more Native American/Other than neighboring Grenada (0% Native American/Other), Yreka (4.1% Native American/Other), Gazelle (0% Native American/Other), and Lake Shastina (2.2% Native American/Other). Montague is less Native American/Other than neighboring Hornbrook (5.2% Native American/Other).

Montague's Multiracial Population

151 residents of Montague, or 10.2% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Montague is higher than in California overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. Montague ranks 156th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,618 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Montague's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 58.9%. Multiracial residents' share of Montague's population has increased from 7.7% to 10.2%.

Montague is more Multiracial than neighboring Grenada (2.8% Multiracial), Yreka (5.3% Multiracial), Gazelle (0% Multiracial), and Lake Shastina (4.8% Multiracial). Montague is less Multiracial than neighboring Hornbrook (20.1% 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.