Power, MT Demographics

A map of Power's Population by Race

Power, Montana has an estimated population of 217, a large increase from the 177 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 85.3% White, 9.2% Native American/Other, 5.5% Multiracial, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Asian, and 0.0% Hispanic. This demographic dot map shows the population of Power, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Power has become considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is 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 Power, that probability was 13.9% in 2020 and 26.2% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Power is ranked the 238th 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). Power was ranked the 260th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Power's White Population

185 residents of Power, or 85.3% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Power is comparable to the share in Montana overall, where 83.6% of the population is White. Power ranks 112th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 497 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Power's White population has grown by an estimated 12.8%. White residents' share of Power's population has decreased from 92.7% to 85.3%.

Power is more White than neighboring Dutton (82.1% White). Power is less White than neighboring Sun River (100% White), Vaughn (87.8% White), Fort Shaw (89.9% White), and Sun Prairie (90.2% White).

Power's Black Population

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

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

Power's Asian Population

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

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

Power is less Asian than neighboring Fort Shaw (2.9% Asian), and Sun Prairie (3.2% Asian).

Power's Hispanic Population

0 residents of Power, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Power is slightly lower than in Montana overall, where 4.6% of the population is Hispanic. Power ranks 363rd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 497 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Power's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Power's population has decreased from 1.1% to 0.0%.

Power is less Hispanic than neighboring Dutton (6% Hispanic), Vaughn (5% Hispanic), and Sun Prairie (0.4% Hispanic).

Power's Native American/Other Population

20 residents of Power, or 9.2% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Power is slightly higher than in Montana overall, where 5.9% of the population is Native American/Other. Power ranks 166th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 497 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Power's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 300.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Power's population has increased from 2.8% to 9.2%.

Power is more Native American/Other than neighboring Dutton (1.9% Native American/Other), Sun River (0% Native American/Other), Vaughn (2.8% Native American/Other), Fort Shaw (0% Native American/Other), and Sun Prairie (0% Native American/Other).

Power's Multiracial Population

12 residents of Power, or 5.5% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Power is comparable to the share in Montana overall, where 4.7% of the population is Multiracial. Power ranks 318th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 497 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Power's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 100.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Power's population has increased from 3.4% to 5.5%.

Power is more Multiracial than neighboring Sun River (0% Multiracial), and Vaughn (4.4% Multiracial). Power is less Multiracial than neighboring Dutton (10.1% Multiracial), Fort Shaw (7.2% Multiracial), and Sun Prairie (6.1% 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.