South Browning, MT Demographics

A map of South Browning's Population by Race

South Browning, Montana has an estimated population of 1,538, a large decrease from the 1,970 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 93.2% Native American/Other, 5.6% Hispanic, 1.2% Multiracial, 0.0% White, 0.0% Black, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of South Browning, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

South Browning 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 South Browning, that probability was 12.6% in 2020 and 12.9% in the most recent ACS estimates.

South Browning is ranked the 70th 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). South Browning was ranked the 53rd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

South Browning's White Population

0 residents of South Browning, or 0.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in South Browning is significantly lower than in Montana overall, where 83.6% of the population is White. South Browning ranks 478th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 497 places.

Since the 2020 Census, South Browning's White population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. White residents' share of South Browning's population has decreased from 1.7% to 0.0%.

South Browning is less White than neighboring Browning (3.3% White), North Browning (1.5% White), and East Glacier Park Village (46.9% White).

South Browning's Black Population

0 residents of South Browning, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in South Browning is comparable to the share in Montana overall, where 0.4% of the population is Black. South Browning ranks 176th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 497 places.

Since the 2020 Census, South Browning's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of South Browning's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

South Browning is less Black than neighboring North Browning (0.9% Black).

South Browning's Asian Population

0 residents of South Browning, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in South Browning is comparable to the share in Montana overall, where 0.8% of the population is Asian. South Browning ranks 210th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 497 places.

Since the 2020 Census, South Browning's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of South Browning's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

South Browning is less Asian than neighboring Browning (0.5% Asian), North Browning (0.4% Asian), and East Glacier Park Village (0.7% Asian).

South Browning's Hispanic Population

86 residents of South Browning, or 5.6% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in South Browning is comparable to the share in Montana overall, where 4.6% of the population is Hispanic. South Browning ranks 278th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 497 places.

Since the 2020 Census, South Browning's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 83.0%. Hispanic residents' share of South Browning's population has increased from 2.4% to 5.6%.

South Browning is more Hispanic than neighboring Browning (4.3% Hispanic), North Browning (0.2% Hispanic), Starr School (0% Hispanic), Blackfoot (0% Hispanic), and East Glacier Park Village (0% Hispanic).

South Browning's Native American/Other Population

1,433 residents of South Browning, or 93.2% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in South Browning is significantly higher than in Montana overall, where 5.9% of the population is Native American/Other. South Browning ranks 13th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 497 places.

Since the 2020 Census, South Browning's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 22.1%. Native American/Other residents' share of South Browning's population has remained roughly unchanged at 93.2%.

South Browning is more Native American/Other than neighboring Browning (91.2% Native American/Other), and East Glacier Park Village (49.4% Native American/Other). South Browning is less Native American/Other than neighboring North Browning (97% Native American/Other), Starr School (100% Native American/Other), and Blackfoot (100% Native American/Other).

South Browning's Multiracial Population

19 residents of South Browning, or 1.2% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in South Browning is slightly lower than in Montana overall, where 4.7% of the population is Multiracial. South Browning ranks 359th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 497 places.

Since the 2020 Census, South Browning's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 59.6%. Multiracial residents' share of South Browning's population has decreased from 2.4% to 1.2%.

South Browning is more Multiracial than neighboring Browning (0.6% Multiracial), North Browning (0% Multiracial), Starr School (0% Multiracial), and Blackfoot (0% Multiracial). South Browning is less Multiracial than neighboring East Glacier Park Village (3% 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.