Montevideo, MN Demographics

A map of Montevideo's Population by Race

Montevideo, Minnesota has an estimated population of 5,315, a slight decrease from the 5,398 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 80.0% White, 13.8% Hispanic, 2.4% Asian, 2.3% Native American/Other, 0.9% Black, and 0.6% Multiracial. This demographic dot map shows the population of Montevideo, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Montevideo has become less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Minnesota overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Montevideo, that probability was 36.3% in 2020 and 34.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Montevideo is ranked the 143rd most populous place in Minnesota, out of 915 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). Montevideo was ranked the 142nd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Montevideo's White Population

4,251 residents of Montevideo, or 80.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Montevideo is slightly higher than in Minnesota overall, where 75.9% of the population is White. Montevideo ranks 764th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Montevideo's White population has remained roughly the same. White residents' share of Montevideo's population has increased from 78.2% to 80.0%.

Montevideo is more White than neighboring Watson (76.5% White), Boyd (74.4% White), and Granite Falls (75.8% White). Montevideo is less White than neighboring Clarkfield (80.4% White), and Hazel Run (94.8% White).

Montevideo's Black Population

50 residents of Montevideo, or 0.9% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Montevideo is lower than in Minnesota overall, where 6.9% of the population is Black. Montevideo ranks 338th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Montevideo's Black population has grown by an estimated 35.1%. Black residents' share of Montevideo's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.9%.

Montevideo is more Black than neighboring Watson (0% Black), Clarkfield (0% Black), Hazel Run (0% Black), and Boyd (0% Black). Montevideo is less Black than neighboring Granite Falls (2.5% Black).

Montevideo's Asian Population

128 residents of Montevideo, or 2.4% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Montevideo is slightly lower than in Minnesota overall, where 5.1% of the population is Asian. Montevideo ranks 385th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Montevideo's Asian population has grown by an estimated 357.1%. Asian residents' share of Montevideo's population has increased from 0.5% to 2.4%.

Montevideo is more Asian than neighboring Clarkfield (0% Asian), Hazel Run (0% Asian), Boyd (0% Asian), and Granite Falls (0% Asian). Montevideo is less Asian than neighboring Watson (17% Asian).

Montevideo's Hispanic Population

732 residents of Montevideo, or 13.8% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Montevideo is higher than in Minnesota overall, where 6.4% of the population is Hispanic. Montevideo ranks 45th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Montevideo's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 12.3%. Hispanic residents' share of Montevideo's population has decreased from 15.5% to 13.8%.

Montevideo is more Hispanic than neighboring Watson (0% Hispanic), Clarkfield (12% Hispanic), Hazel Run (5.2% Hispanic), and Granite Falls (12.6% Hispanic). Montevideo is less Hispanic than neighboring Boyd (25.6% Hispanic).

Montevideo's Native American/Other Population

120 residents of Montevideo, or 2.3% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Montevideo is comparable to the share in Minnesota overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Montevideo ranks 173rd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Montevideo's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 14.3%. Native American/Other residents' share of Montevideo's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.3%.

Montevideo is more Native American/Other than neighboring Watson (1.5% Native American/Other), Hazel Run (0% Native American/Other), and Boyd (0% Native American/Other). Montevideo is less Native American/Other than neighboring Clarkfield (3.8% Native American/Other), and Granite Falls (4% Native American/Other).

Montevideo's Multiracial Population

34 residents of Montevideo, or 0.6% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Montevideo is slightly lower than in Minnesota overall, where 4.5% of the population is Multiracial. Montevideo ranks 530th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Montevideo's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 80.2%. Multiracial residents' share of Montevideo's population has decreased from 3.2% to 0.6%.

Montevideo is more Multiracial than neighboring Hazel Run (0% Multiracial), and Boyd (0% Multiracial). Montevideo is less Multiracial than neighboring Watson (5% Multiracial), Clarkfield (3.7% Multiracial), and Granite Falls (5.2% 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.