Montpelier, IN Demographics

A map of Montpelier's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	1,479	1,411	96.5%	91.6%
Multiracial	19	69	1.2%	4.5%
Black	13	10	0.8%	0.6%
Asian	13	3	0.8%	0.2%
Hispanic	9	37	0.6%	2.4%
Native American/Other	0	10	0.0%	0.6%

Montpelier, Indiana has an estimated population of 1,533, a less than 1% change from the 1,540 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 96.5% White, 1.2% Multiracial, 0.8% Black, 0.8% Asian, 0.6% Hispanic, 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 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 Montpelier, that probability was 15.8% in 2020 and 6.9% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Montpelier is ranked the 277th 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). Montpelier was ranked the 266th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Montpelier's White Population

1,479 residents of Montpelier, or 96.5% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Montpelier is significantly higher than in Indiana overall, where 75.4% of the population is White. Montpelier ranks 362nd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Montpelier's White population has grown by an estimated 4.8%. White residents' share of Montpelier's population has increased from 91.6% to 96.5%.

Montpelier is more White than neighboring Poneto (88.5% White), Hartford City (92.8% White), Pennville (80.6% White), Dunkirk (93.4% White), and Warren (95.1% White).

Montpelier's Black Population

13 residents of Montpelier, or 0.8% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Montpelier is lower than in Indiana overall, where 9.1% of the population is Black. Montpelier ranks 286th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Montpelier's Black population has grown by an estimated 30.0%. Black residents' share of Montpelier's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.8%.

Montpelier is more Black than neighboring Poneto (0% Black), Hartford City (0.7% Black), Pennville (0% Black), Dunkirk (0.4% Black), and Warren (0% Black).

Montpelier's Asian Population

13 residents of Montpelier, or 0.8% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Montpelier is comparable to the share in Indiana overall, where 2.6% of the population is Asian. Montpelier ranks 433rd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Montpelier's Asian population has grown by an estimated 333.3%. Asian residents' share of Montpelier's population has increased from 0.2% to 0.8%.

Montpelier is more Asian than neighboring Poneto (0% Asian), Hartford City (0% Asian), Dunkirk (0.2% Asian), and Warren (0% Asian). Montpelier is less Asian than neighboring Pennville (1.1% Asian).

Montpelier's Hispanic Population

9 residents of Montpelier, or 0.6% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Montpelier is lower than in Indiana overall, where 8.6% of the population is Hispanic. Montpelier ranks 391st statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Montpelier's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 75.7%. Hispanic residents' share of Montpelier's population has decreased from 2.4% to 0.6%.

Montpelier is less Hispanic than neighboring Poneto (8% Hispanic), Hartford City (4% Hispanic), Pennville (3.9% Hispanic), Dunkirk (1.7% Hispanic), and Warren (1.3% 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 Indiana overall, where 0.5% of the population is Native American/Other. Montpelier ranks 181st statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 976 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 Hartford City (0.4% Native American/Other), and Pennville (0.3% Native American/Other).

Montpelier's Multiracial Population

19 residents of Montpelier, or 1.2% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Montpelier is slightly lower than in Indiana overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Montpelier ranks 172nd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Montpelier's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 72.5%. Multiracial residents' share of Montpelier's population has decreased from 4.5% to 1.2%.

Montpelier is less Multiracial than neighboring Poneto (3.4% Multiracial), Hartford City (2.1% Multiracial), Pennville (14.1% Multiracial), Dunkirk (4.3% Multiracial), and Warren (3.7% 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.