Park County Demographics

A map of Park County's Population by Race

Park County, Montana has an estimated population of 17,710, an increase from the 17,191 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 90.9% White, 4.5% Multiracial, 3.6% Hispanic, 0.6% Native American/Other, 0.2% Black, and 0.2% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Park County, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Park is about as racially diverse as it was in 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 Park County, that probability was 17.0% in 2020 and 17.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Park County is ranked the 11th most populous county in Montana, out of 56 counties. Park County was ranked the 11th most populous county in the 2020 Census.

Park County's White Population

16,101 residents of Park County, or 90.9% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Park County is higher than in Montana overall, where 83.6% of the population is White. Park County ranks 14th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 56 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, Park County's White population has grown by an estimated 3.0%. White residents' share of Park County's population has remained roughly unchanged at 90.9%.

Park County is more White than neighboring Gallatin County (87.5% White), and Sweet Grass County (90.8% White). Park County is less White than neighboring Stillwater County (92% White), Meagher County (94% White), and Wheatland County (94.2% White).

Park County's Black Population

36 residents of Park County, or 0.2% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Park County is comparable to the share in Montana overall, where 0.4% of the population is Black. Park County ranks 15th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 56 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, Park County's Black population has declined by an estimated 41.9%. Black residents' share of Park County's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.2%.

Park County is more Black than neighboring Stillwater County (0% Black). Park County is less Black than neighboring Gallatin County (0.4% Black), Sweet Grass County (1% Black), Meagher County (0.7% Black), and Wheatland County (1% Black).

Park County's Asian Population

35 residents of Park County, or 0.2% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Park County is comparable to the share in Montana overall, where 0.8% of the population is Asian. Park County ranks 22nd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 56 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, Park County's Asian population has declined by an estimated 53.3%. Asian residents' share of Park County's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.2%.

Park County is more Asian than neighboring Meagher County (0% Asian). Park County is less Asian than neighboring Gallatin County (1.2% Asian), Stillwater County (0.4% Asian), and Wheatland County (0.3% Asian).

Park County's Hispanic Population

638 residents of Park County, or 3.6% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Park County is comparable to the share in Montana overall, where 4.6% of the population is Hispanic. Park County ranks 25th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 56 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, Park County's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 25.1%. Hispanic residents' share of Park County's population has increased from 3.0% to 3.6%.

Park County is more Hispanic than neighboring Sweet Grass County (1.2% Hispanic), Stillwater County (3.5% Hispanic), Meagher County (3.2% Hispanic), and Wheatland County (2.5% Hispanic). Park County is less Hispanic than neighboring Gallatin County (5.4% Hispanic).

Park County's Native American/Other Population

103 residents of Park County, or 0.6% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Park County is lower than in Montana overall, where 5.9% of the population is Native American/Other. Park County ranks 44th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 56 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, Park County's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 46.6%. Native American/Other residents' share of Park County's population has decreased from 1.1% to 0.6%.

Park County is more Native American/Other than neighboring Stillwater County (0.4% Native American/Other). Park County is less Native American/Other than neighboring Gallatin County (1.4% Native American/Other), Sweet Grass County (2.4% Native American/Other), and Meagher County (1.4% Native American/Other).

Park County's Multiracial Population

797 residents of Park County, or 4.5% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Park County is comparable to the share in Montana overall, where 4.7% of the population is Multiracial. Park County ranks 30th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 56 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, Park County's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 11.5%. Multiracial residents' share of Park County's population has remained roughly unchanged at 4.5%.

Park County is more Multiracial than neighboring Gallatin County (4% Multiracial), Sweet Grass County (4.4% Multiracial), Stillwater County (3.7% Multiracial), Meagher County (0.5% Multiracial), and Wheatland County (1.5% 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.