Montague, TX Demographics

A map of Montague's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	151	236	79.9%	90.4%
Hispanic	18	18	9.5%	6.9%
Multiracial	10	5	5.3%	1.9%
Black	7	0	3.7%	0.0%
Native American/Other	3	2	1.6%	0.8%
Asian	0	0	0.0%	0.0%

Montague, Texas has an estimated population of 189, a large decrease from the 261 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 79.9% White, 9.5% Hispanic, 5.3% Multiracial, 3.7% Black, 1.6% Native American/Other, 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 considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Texas 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 17.7% in 2020 and 34.8% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Montague is ranked the 1568th most populous place in Texas, out of 1,863 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 1472nd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Montague's White Population

151 residents of Montague, or 79.9% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Montague is significantly higher than in Texas overall, where 39.1% of the population is White. Montague ranks 36th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Montague's White population has declined by an estimated 36.0%. White residents' share of Montague's population has decreased from 90.4% to 79.9%.

Montague is more White than neighboring Nocona (69.8% White). Montague is less White than neighboring Bowie (85.4% White), St. Jo (91.1% White), Nocona Hills (85% White), and Sunset CDP (Montague County) (82.6% White).

Montague's Black Population

7 residents of Montague, or 3.7% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Montague is lower than in Texas overall, where 11.9% of the population is Black. Montague ranks 1467th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Montague's Black population has grown from 0 to an estimated 7. Black residents' share of Montague's population has increased from 0.0% to 3.7%.

Montague is more Black than neighboring Nocona (0% Black), Bowie (0.1% Black), St. Jo (0% Black), Nocona Hills (0% Black), and Sunset CDP (Montague County) (0% 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 lower than in Texas overall, where 5.5% of the population is Asian. Montague ranks 1316th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Montague's Asian population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Asian residents' share of Montague's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Montague's Hispanic Population

18 residents of Montague, or 9.5% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Montague is significantly lower than in Texas overall, where 39.7% of the population is Hispanic. Montague ranks 1711th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Montague's Hispanic population has remained roughly the same. Hispanic residents' share of Montague's population has increased from 6.9% to 9.5%.

Montague is more Hispanic than neighboring St. Jo (5.2% Hispanic), and Nocona Hills (5.7% Hispanic). Montague is less Hispanic than neighboring Nocona (29.3% Hispanic), Bowie (10.7% Hispanic), and Sunset CDP (Montague County) (17.4% Hispanic).

Montague's Native American/Other Population

3 residents of Montague, or 1.6% 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 Texas overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Montague ranks 711th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Montague's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 50.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Montague's population has increased from 0.8% to 1.6%.

Montague is more Native American/Other than neighboring Nocona (0.7% Native American/Other), Bowie (0.5% Native American/Other), St. Jo (1.4% Native American/Other), Nocona Hills (0.9% Native American/Other), and Sunset CDP (Montague County) (0% Native American/Other).

Montague's Multiracial Population

10 residents of Montague, or 5.3% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Montague is slightly higher than in Texas overall, where 3.1% of the population is Multiracial. Montague ranks 1255th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Montague's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 100.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Montague's population has increased from 1.9% to 5.3%.

Montague is more Multiracial than neighboring Nocona (0.2% Multiracial), Bowie (3.4% Multiracial), St. Jo (2.3% Multiracial), and Sunset CDP (Montague County) (0% Multiracial). Montague is less Multiracial than neighboring Nocona Hills (8.4% 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.