Montpelier, ID Demographics

A map of Montpelier's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	2,417	2,448	89.7%	92.6%
Hispanic	195	121	7.2%	4.6%
Multiracial	75	57	2.8%	2.2%
Asian	7	2	0.3%	0.1%
Black	0	0	0.0%	0.0%
Native American/Other	0	15	0.0%	0.6%

Montpelier, Idaho has an estimated population of 2,694, a slight increase from the 2,643 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 89.7% White, 7.2% Hispanic, 2.8% Multiracial, 0.3% Asian, 0.0% Black, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Montpelier, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Montpelier has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Idaho overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Montpelier, that probability was 14.0% in 2020 and 18.9% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Montpelier is ranked the 58th most populous place in Idaho, out of 236 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). Montpelier was ranked the 56th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Montpelier's White Population

2,417 residents of Montpelier, or 89.7% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Montpelier is considerably higher than in Idaho overall, where 78.6% of the population is White. Montpelier ranks 32nd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 236 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Montpelier's White population has declined by an estimated 1.3%. White residents' share of Montpelier's population has decreased from 92.6% to 89.7%.

Montpelier is more White than neighboring Georgetown (88.1% White), and Bloomington (89% White). Montpelier is less White than neighboring Bennington (100% White), Paris (95.7% White), and St. Charles (100% White).

Montpelier's Black Population

0 residents of Montpelier, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Montpelier is comparable to the share in Idaho overall, where 0.7% of the population is Black. Montpelier ranks 134th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 236 places.

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

Montpelier is less Black than neighboring Georgetown (4.5% Black).

Montpelier's Asian Population

7 residents of Montpelier, or 0.3% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Montpelier is comparable to the share in Idaho overall, where 1.3% of the population is Asian. Montpelier ranks 166th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 236 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Montpelier's Asian population has grown by an estimated 250.0%. Asian residents' share of Montpelier's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.3%.

Montpelier is more Asian than neighboring Bennington (0% Asian), Paris (0% Asian), Bloomington (0% Asian), and St. Charles (0% Asian). Montpelier is less Asian than neighboring Georgetown (0.9% Asian).

Montpelier's Hispanic Population

195 residents of Montpelier, or 7.2% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Montpelier is lower than in Idaho overall, where 13.6% of the population is Hispanic. Montpelier ranks 153rd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 236 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Montpelier's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 61.2%. Hispanic residents' share of Montpelier's population has increased from 4.6% to 7.2%.

Montpelier is more Hispanic than neighboring Bennington (0% Hispanic), Paris (2% Hispanic), Georgetown (5.5% Hispanic), Bloomington (2.7% Hispanic), and St. Charles (0% Hispanic).

Montpelier's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Montpelier, 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 Montpelier is comparable to the share in Idaho overall, where 1.5% of the population is Native American/Other. Montpelier ranks 176th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 236 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Montpelier's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Montpelier's population has decreased from 0.6% to 0.0%.

Montpelier is less Native American/Other than neighboring Paris (1.2% Native American/Other), Georgetown (0.1% Native American/Other), and Bloomington (8.2% Native American/Other).

Montpelier's Multiracial Population

75 residents of Montpelier, or 2.8% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Montpelier is comparable to the share in Idaho overall, where 4.2% of the population is Multiracial. Montpelier ranks 201st statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 236 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Montpelier's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 31.6%. Multiracial residents' share of Montpelier's population has increased from 2.2% to 2.8%.

Montpelier is more Multiracial than neighboring Bennington (0% Multiracial), Paris (1.1% Multiracial), Georgetown (0.8% Multiracial), Bloomington (0% Multiracial), and St. Charles (0% 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.