Sand Coulee, MT Demographics

A map of Sand Coulee's Population by Race

Sand Coulee, Montana has an estimated population of 134, a large decrease from the 179 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 84.3% White, 11.9% Hispanic, 2.2% Multiracial, 1.5% Asian, 0.0% Black, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Sand Coulee, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Sand Coulee has become 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 Sand Coulee, that probability was 26.3% in 2020 and 27.4% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Sand Coulee is ranked the 296th 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). Sand Coulee was ranked the 256th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Sand Coulee's White Population

113 residents of Sand Coulee, or 84.3% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Sand Coulee is comparable to the share in Montana overall, where 83.6% of the population is White. Sand Coulee ranks 343rd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 497 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Sand Coulee's White population has declined by an estimated 26.1%. White residents' share of Sand Coulee's population has decreased from 85.5% to 84.3%.

Sand Coulee is more White than neighboring Big Stone Colony (53.3% White). Sand Coulee is less White than neighboring Tracy (91.7% White), Centerville (100% White), Stockett (96.1% White), and Gibson Flats (93% White).

Sand Coulee's Black Population

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

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

Sand Coulee's Asian Population

2 residents of Sand Coulee, or 1.5% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Sand Coulee is comparable to the share in Montana overall, where 0.8% of the population is Asian. Sand Coulee ranks 43rd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 497 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Sand Coulee's Asian population has remained roughly the same. Asian residents' share of Sand Coulee's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.5%.

Sand Coulee is more Asian than neighboring Tracy (0% Asian), Centerville (0% Asian), Big Stone Colony (0% Asian), Stockett (0% Asian), and Gibson Flats (0% Asian).

Sand Coulee's Hispanic Population

16 residents of Sand Coulee, or 11.9% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Sand Coulee is higher than in Montana overall, where 4.6% of the population is Hispanic. Sand Coulee ranks 194th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 497 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Sand Coulee's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 166.7%. Hispanic residents' share of Sand Coulee's population has increased from 3.4% to 11.9%.

Sand Coulee is more Hispanic than neighboring Tracy (0% Hispanic), Centerville (0% Hispanic), Big Stone Colony (0% Hispanic), Stockett (0% Hispanic), and Gibson Flats (0% Hispanic).

Sand Coulee's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Sand Coulee, 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 Sand Coulee is lower than in Montana overall, where 5.9% of the population is Native American/Other. Sand Coulee ranks 127th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 497 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Sand Coulee's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Sand Coulee's population has decreased from 3.9% to 0.0%.

Sand Coulee is less Native American/Other than neighboring Big Stone Colony (46.7% Native American/Other).

Sand Coulee's Multiracial Population

3 residents of Sand Coulee, or 2.2% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Sand Coulee is slightly lower than in Montana overall, where 4.7% of the population is Multiracial. Sand Coulee ranks 130th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 497 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Sand Coulee's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 72.7%. Multiracial residents' share of Sand Coulee's population has decreased from 6.1% to 2.2%.

Sand Coulee is more Multiracial than neighboring Centerville (0% Multiracial), and Big Stone Colony (0% Multiracial). Sand Coulee is less Multiracial than neighboring Tracy (8.3% Multiracial), Stockett (3.9% Multiracial), and Gibson Flats (7% 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.