Montezuma, IN Demographics

A map of Montezuma's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	820	829	93.1%	90.0%
Hispanic	35	47	4.0%	5.1%
Multiracial	26	27	3.0%	2.9%
Black	0	8	0.0%	0.9%
Asian	0	2	0.0%	0.2%
Native American/Other	0	8	0.0%	0.9%

Montezuma, Indiana has an estimated population of 881, a decrease from the 921 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 93.1% White, 4.0% Hispanic, 3.0% Multiracial, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Asian, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Montezuma, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Montezuma has become considerably less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Indiana overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Montezuma, that probability was 18.6% in 2020 and 13.1% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Montezuma is ranked the 381st most populous place in Indiana, out of 976 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). Montezuma was ranked the 348th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Montezuma's White Population

820 residents of Montezuma, or 93.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Montezuma is significantly higher than in Indiana overall, where 75.4% of the population is White. Montezuma ranks 453rd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Montezuma's White population has declined by an estimated 1.1%. White residents' share of Montezuma's population has increased from 90.0% to 93.1%.

Montezuma is more White than neighboring Newport (89.1% White). Montezuma is less White than neighboring Mecca (94.4% White), Fairview Park (94.3% White), Bloomingdale (99.1% White), and Dana (98% White).

Montezuma's Black Population

0 residents of Montezuma, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Montezuma is lower than in Indiana overall, where 9.1% of the population is Black. Montezuma ranks 211th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Montezuma's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Montezuma's population has decreased from 0.9% to 0.0%.

Montezuma is less Black than neighboring Fairview Park (1% Black).

Montezuma's Asian Population

0 residents of Montezuma, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Montezuma is slightly lower than in Indiana overall, where 2.6% of the population is Asian. Montezuma ranks 422nd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

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

Montezuma's Hispanic Population

35 residents of Montezuma, or 4.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Montezuma is slightly lower than in Indiana overall, where 8.6% of the population is Hispanic. Montezuma ranks 163rd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Montezuma's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 25.5%. Hispanic residents' share of Montezuma's population has decreased from 5.1% to 4.0%.

Montezuma is more Hispanic than neighboring Mecca (0.8% Hispanic), Fairview Park (1.2% Hispanic), Bloomingdale (0% Hispanic), and Dana (1.1% Hispanic). Montezuma is less Hispanic than neighboring Newport (4.5% Hispanic).

Montezuma's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Montezuma, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Montezuma is comparable to the share in Indiana overall, where 0.5% of the population is Native American/Other. Montezuma ranks 88th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Montezuma's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Montezuma's population has decreased from 0.9% to 0.0%.

Montezuma is less Native American/Other than neighboring Newport (0.9% Native American/Other), Fairview Park (0.5% Native American/Other), Bloomingdale (0.3% Native American/Other), and Dana (0.2% Native American/Other).

Montezuma's Multiracial Population

26 residents of Montezuma, or 3.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Montezuma is comparable to the share in Indiana overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Montezuma ranks 455th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Montezuma's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 3.7%. Multiracial residents' share of Montezuma's population has remained roughly unchanged at 3.0%.

Montezuma is more Multiracial than neighboring Bloomingdale (0.6% Multiracial), and Dana (0.8% Multiracial). Montezuma is less Multiracial than neighboring Mecca (4.8% Multiracial), Newport (5.5% Multiracial), and Fairview Park (3.1% 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.