Montague, MI Demographics

A map of Montague's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	2,314	2,141	91.4%	88.6%
Multiracial	99	113	3.9%	4.7%
Hispanic	72	125	2.8%	5.2%
Native American/Other	32	18	1.3%	0.7%
Black	14	12	0.6%	0.5%
Asian	0	8	0.0%	0.3%

Montague, Michigan has an estimated population of 2,531, an increase from the 2,417 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 91.4% White, 3.9% Multiracial, 2.8% Hispanic, 1.3% Native American/Other, 0.6% Black, and 0.0% 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 less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Michigan 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 21.0% in 2020 and 16.2% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Montague is ranked the 268th most populous place in Michigan, out of 745 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 273rd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Montague's White Population

2,314 residents of Montague, or 91.4% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Montague is significantly higher than in Michigan overall, where 72.4% of the population is White. Montague ranks 431st statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Montague's White population has grown by an estimated 8.1%. White residents' share of Montague's population has increased from 88.6% to 91.4%.

Montague is more White than neighboring Whitehall (84.5% White), Rothbury (81.7% White), Lakewood Club (90.1% White), and New Era (86.8% White). Montague is less White than neighboring Twin Lake (91.9% White).

Montague's Black Population

14 residents of Montague, or 0.6% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Montague is considerably lower than in Michigan overall, where 13.1% of the population is Black. Montague ranks 424th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Montague's Black population has grown by an estimated 16.7%. Black residents' share of Montague's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.6%.

Montague is more Black than neighboring Rothbury (0% Black), New Era (0% Black), and Twin Lake (0% Black). Montague is less Black than neighboring Whitehall (1.3% Black), and Lakewood Club (1.6% Black).

Montague's Asian Population

0 residents of Montague, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Montague is slightly lower than in Michigan overall, where 3.4% of the population is Asian. Montague ranks 435th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Montague's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Montague's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Montague is less Asian than neighboring New Era (0.7% Asian), and Twin Lake (1.7% Asian).

Montague's Hispanic Population

72 residents of Montague, or 2.8% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Montague is slightly lower than in Michigan overall, where 5.9% of the population is Hispanic. Montague ranks 175th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Montague's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 42.4%. Hispanic residents' share of Montague's population has decreased from 5.2% to 2.8%.

Montague is less Hispanic than neighboring Whitehall (9.7% Hispanic), Rothbury (9.8% Hispanic), Lakewood Club (6.1% Hispanic), New Era (8.5% Hispanic), and Twin Lake (3% Hispanic).

Montague's Native American/Other Population

32 residents of Montague, or 1.3% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Montague is comparable to the share in Michigan overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Montague ranks 372nd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Montague's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 77.8%. Native American/Other residents' share of Montague's population has increased from 0.7% to 1.3%.

Montague is more Native American/Other than neighboring Whitehall (0% Native American/Other), Rothbury (0.3% Native American/Other), Lakewood Club (0.6% Native American/Other), and Twin Lake (0% Native American/Other). Montague is less Native American/Other than neighboring New Era (2.3% Native American/Other).

Montague's Multiracial Population

99 residents of Montague, or 3.9% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Montague is comparable to the share in Michigan overall, where 4.5% of the population is Multiracial. Montague ranks 265th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Montague's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 12.4%. Multiracial residents' share of Montague's population has decreased from 4.7% to 3.9%.

Montague is more Multiracial than neighboring Lakewood Club (1.6% Multiracial), New Era (1.6% Multiracial), and Twin Lake (3.3% Multiracial). Montague is less Multiracial than neighboring Whitehall (4.6% Multiracial), and Rothbury (8.1% 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.