Montana City, MT Demographics

A map of Montana City's Population by Race

Montana City, Montana has an estimated population of 3,092, an increase from the 2,918 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 94.9% White, 2.1% Hispanic, 1.6% Multiracial, 1.1% Native American/Other, 0.3% Asian, and 0.0% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of Montana City, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Montana City has become considerably less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less 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 Montana City, that probability was 16.7% in 2020 and 9.8% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Montana City is ranked the 37th 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). Montana City was ranked the 39th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Montana City's White Population

2,935 residents of Montana City, or 94.9% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Montana City is considerably higher than in Montana overall, where 83.6% of the population is White. Montana City ranks 165th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 497 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Montana City's White population has grown by an estimated 10.4%. White residents' share of Montana City's population has increased from 91.1% to 94.9%.

Montana City is more White than neighboring East Helena (88.4% White), South Hills (90.8% White), Clancy (88.8% White), Helena Valley Southeast (90.3% White), and Helena (86.4% White).

Montana City's Black Population

0 residents of Montana City, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Montana City is comparable to the share in Montana overall, where 0.4% of the population is Black. Montana City ranks 137th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 497 places.

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

Montana City is less Black than neighboring Helena Valley Southeast (0.5% Black), and Helena (0.8% Black).

Montana City's Asian Population

9 residents of Montana City, or 0.3% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Montana City is comparable to the share in Montana overall, where 0.8% of the population is Asian. Montana City ranks 131st statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 497 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Montana City's Asian population has declined by an estimated 35.7%. Asian residents' share of Montana City's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.3%.

Montana City is more Asian than neighboring South Hills (0% Asian), and Clancy (0% Asian). Montana City is less Asian than neighboring East Helena (1.1% Asian), Helena Valley Southeast (0.7% Asian), and Helena (0.5% Asian).

Montana City's Hispanic Population

64 residents of Montana City, or 2.1% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Montana City is slightly lower than in Montana overall, where 4.6% of the population is Hispanic. Montana City ranks 277th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 497 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Montana City's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 9.9%. Hispanic residents' share of Montana City's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.1%.

Montana City is more Hispanic than neighboring Clancy (1% Hispanic). Montana City is less Hispanic than neighboring East Helena (7.8% Hispanic), Helena Valley Southeast (2.5% Hispanic), and Helena (4.7% Hispanic).

Montana City's Native American/Other Population

34 residents of Montana City, or 1.1% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Montana City is slightly lower than in Montana overall, where 5.9% of the population is Native American/Other. Montana City ranks 354th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 497 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Montana City's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Montana City's population has increased from 0.6% to 1.1%.

Montana City is more Native American/Other than neighboring East Helena (0.8% Native American/Other), and Helena Valley Southeast (0.4% Native American/Other). Montana City is less Native American/Other than neighboring South Hills (1.8% Native American/Other), Clancy (2% Native American/Other), and Helena (2.3% Native American/Other).

Montana City's Multiracial Population

50 residents of Montana City, or 1.6% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Montana City is slightly lower than in Montana overall, where 4.7% of the population is Multiracial. Montana City ranks 180th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 497 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Montana City's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 67.1%. Multiracial residents' share of Montana City's population has decreased from 5.2% to 1.6%.

Montana City is less Multiracial than neighboring East Helena (1.9% Multiracial), South Hills (5.3% Multiracial), Clancy (8.3% Multiracial), Helena Valley Southeast (5.6% Multiracial), and Helena (5.3% 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.