Muddy, MT Demographics

A map of Muddy's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
Native American/Other	677	600	93.5%	92.9%
White	47	18	6.5%	2.8%
Black	0	0	0.0%	0.0%
Asian	0	0	0.0%	0.0%
Hispanic	0	12	0.0%	1.9%
Multiracial	0	16	0.0%	2.5%

Muddy, Montana has an estimated population of 724, a large increase from the 646 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 93.5% Native American/Other, 6.5% White, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Asian, 0.0% Hispanic, and 0.0% Multiracial. This demographic dot map shows the population of Muddy, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Muddy has become 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 Muddy, that probability was 13.6% in 2020 and 12.1% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Muddy is ranked the 129th 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). Muddy was ranked the 133rd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Muddy's White Population

47 residents of Muddy, or 6.5% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Muddy is significantly lower than in Montana overall, where 83.6% of the population is White. Muddy ranks 472nd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 497 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Muddy's White population has grown by an estimated 161.1%. White residents' share of Muddy's population has increased from 2.8% to 6.5%.

Muddy is more White than neighboring Lame Deer (2.8% White), Busby (4.9% White), and Birney (0% White). Muddy is less White than neighboring Colstrip (67.7% White), and Ashland (29.8% White).

Muddy's Black Population

0 residents of Muddy, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Muddy is comparable to the share in Montana overall, where 0.4% of the population is Black. Muddy ranks 179th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 497 places.

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

Muddy is less Black than neighboring Busby (6% Black), and Ashland (0.5% Black).

Muddy's Asian Population

0 residents of Muddy, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Muddy is comparable to the share in Montana overall, where 0.8% of the population is Asian. Muddy ranks 215th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 497 places.

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

Muddy is less Asian than neighboring Ashland (5.7% Asian).

Muddy's Hispanic Population

0 residents of Muddy, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Muddy is slightly lower than in Montana overall, where 4.6% of the population is Hispanic. Muddy ranks 315th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 497 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Muddy's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Muddy's population has decreased from 1.9% to 0.0%.

Muddy is less Hispanic than neighboring Lame Deer (1% Hispanic), Busby (0.5% Hispanic), Colstrip (7.2% Hispanic), and Ashland (1.3% Hispanic).

Muddy's Native American/Other Population

677 residents of Muddy, or 93.5% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Muddy is significantly higher than in Montana overall, where 5.9% of the population is Native American/Other. Muddy ranks 17th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 497 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Muddy's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 12.8%. Native American/Other residents' share of Muddy's population has increased from 92.9% to 93.5%.

Muddy is more Native American/Other than neighboring Busby (86.6% Native American/Other), Colstrip (23.2% Native American/Other), and Ashland (62% Native American/Other). Muddy is less Native American/Other than neighboring Birney (100% Native American/Other).

Muddy's Multiracial Population

0 residents of Muddy, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Muddy is slightly lower than in Montana overall, where 4.7% of the population is Multiracial. Muddy ranks 354th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 497 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Muddy's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Muddy's population has decreased from 2.5% to 0.0%.

Muddy is less Multiracial than neighboring Lame Deer (2.7% Multiracial), Busby (1.9% Multiracial), Colstrip (1.8% Multiracial), and Ashland (0.6% 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.