Rosebud, MT Demographics

A map of Rosebud's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	45	59	100.0%	88.1%
Black	0	1	0.0%	1.5%
Asian	0	0	0.0%	0.0%
Hispanic	0	2	0.0%	3.0%
Native American/Other	0	2	0.0%	3.0%
Multiracial	0	3	0.0%	4.5%

Rosebud, Montana has an estimated population of 45, a dramatic decrease from the 67 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 100.0% White, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Asian, 0.0% Hispanic, 0.0% Native American/Other, and 0.0% Multiracial. This demographic dot map shows the population of Rosebud, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Rosebud has become considerably 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 Rosebud, that probability was 22.1% in 2020 and 0.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Rosebud is ranked the 393rd 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). Rosebud was ranked the 375th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Rosebud's White Population

45 residents of Rosebud, or 100.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Rosebud is significantly higher than in Montana overall, where 83.6% of the population is White. Rosebud ranks 280th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 497 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Rosebud's White population has declined by an estimated 23.7%. White residents' share of Rosebud's population has increased from 88.1% to 100.0%.

Rosebud is more White than neighboring Forsyth (73.7% White), Colstrip (67.7% White), Miles City (88.3% White), Lame Deer (2.8% White), and Ashland (29.8% White).

Rosebud's Black Population

0 residents of Rosebud, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Rosebud is comparable to the share in Montana overall, where 0.4% of the population is Black. Rosebud ranks 17th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 497 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Rosebud's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Rosebud's population has decreased from 1.5% to 0.0%.

Rosebud is less Black than neighboring Ashland (0.5% Black).

Rosebud's Asian Population

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

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

Rosebud is less Asian than neighboring Forsyth (6.4% Asian), Miles City (0.6% Asian), and Ashland (5.7% Asian).

Rosebud's Hispanic Population

0 residents of Rosebud, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Rosebud is slightly lower than in Montana overall, where 4.6% of the population is Hispanic. Rosebud ranks 226th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 497 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Rosebud's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Rosebud's population has decreased from 3.0% to 0.0%.

Rosebud is less Hispanic than neighboring Forsyth (3.5% Hispanic), Colstrip (7.2% Hispanic), Miles City (4.2% Hispanic), Lame Deer (1% Hispanic), and Ashland (1.3% Hispanic).

Rosebud's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Rosebud, 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 Rosebud is lower than in Montana overall, where 5.9% of the population is Native American/Other. Rosebud ranks 160th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 497 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Rosebud's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Rosebud's population has decreased from 3.0% to 0.0%.

Rosebud is less Native American/Other than neighboring Forsyth (1.8% Native American/Other), Colstrip (23.2% Native American/Other), Miles City (1.8% Native American/Other), Lame Deer (93.5% Native American/Other), and Ashland (62% Native American/Other).

Rosebud's Multiracial Population

0 residents of Rosebud, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Rosebud is slightly lower than in Montana overall, where 4.7% of the population is Multiracial. Rosebud ranks 238th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 497 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Rosebud's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Rosebud's population has decreased from 4.5% to 0.0%.

Rosebud is less Multiracial than neighboring Forsyth (14.7% Multiracial), Colstrip (1.8% Multiracial), Miles City (5% Multiracial), Lame Deer (2.7% 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.