Rapelje, MT Demographics

A map of Rapelje's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	58	82	84.1%	93.2%
Multiracial	9	1	13.0%	1.1%
Hispanic	2	5	2.9%	5.7%
Black	0	0	0.0%	0.0%
Asian	0	0	0.0%	0.0%
Native American/Other	0	0	0.0%	0.0%

Rapelje, Montana has an estimated population of 69, a large decrease from the 88 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 84.1% White, 13.0% Multiracial, 2.9% Hispanic, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Asian, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Rapelje, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Rapelje 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 Rapelje, that probability was 12.8% in 2020 and 27.6% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Rapelje is ranked the 362nd 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). Rapelje was ranked the 345th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Rapelje's White Population

58 residents of Rapelje, or 84.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Rapelje is comparable to the share in Montana overall, where 83.6% of the population is White. Rapelje ranks 96th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 497 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Rapelje's White population has declined by an estimated 29.3%. White residents' share of Rapelje's population has decreased from 93.2% to 84.1%.

Rapelje is less White than neighboring Golden Valley Colony (85.2% White), Ryegate (89.4% White), Columbus (90.9% White), Reed Point (91.8% White), and Broadview (85.1% White).

Rapelje's Black Population

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

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

Rapelje is less Black than neighboring Golden Valley Colony (3.7% Black).

Rapelje's Asian Population

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

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

Rapelje is less Asian than neighboring Columbus (1.1% Asian).

Rapelje's Hispanic Population

2 residents of Rapelje, or 2.9% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Rapelje is comparable to the share in Montana overall, where 4.6% of the population is Hispanic. Rapelje ranks 62nd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 497 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Rapelje's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 60.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Rapelje's population has decreased from 5.7% to 2.9%.

Rapelje is more Hispanic than neighboring Reed Point (2% Hispanic). Rapelje is less Hispanic than neighboring Golden Valley Colony (3.7% Hispanic), Ryegate (4% Hispanic), and Columbus (4.2% Hispanic).

Rapelje's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Rapelje, 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 Rapelje is lower than in Montana overall, where 5.9% of the population is Native American/Other. Rapelje ranks 370th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 497 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Rapelje's Native American/Other population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Native American/Other residents' share of Rapelje's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Rapelje is less Native American/Other than neighboring Golden Valley Colony (7.4% Native American/Other), Ryegate (0.7% Native American/Other), Columbus (0.5% Native American/Other), Reed Point (1.4% Native American/Other), and Broadview (4.6% Native American/Other).

Rapelje's Multiracial Population

9 residents of Rapelje, or 13.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Rapelje is higher than in Montana overall, where 4.7% of the population is Multiracial. Rapelje ranks 408th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 497 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Rapelje's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 800.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Rapelje's population has increased from 1.1% to 13.0%.

Rapelje is more Multiracial than neighboring Golden Valley Colony (0% Multiracial), Ryegate (5.9% Multiracial), Columbus (3.2% Multiracial), Reed Point (4.8% Multiracial), and Broadview (7.4% 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.