South Hills, MT Demographics

A map of South Hills's Population by Race

South Hills, Montana has an estimated population of 620, a decrease from the 644 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 90.8% White, 5.3% Multiracial, 2.1% Hispanic, 1.8% Native American/Other, 0.0% Black, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of South Hills, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

South Hills has become more 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 South Hills, that probability was 15.2% in 2020 and 17.2% in the most recent ACS estimates.

South Hills is ranked the 137th 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 Hills was ranked the 134th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

South Hills's White Population

563 residents of South Hills, or 90.8% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in South Hills is higher than in Montana overall, where 83.6% of the population is White. South Hills ranks 136th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 497 places.

Since the 2020 Census, South Hills's White population has declined by an estimated 4.9%. White residents' share of South Hills's population has decreased from 91.9% to 90.8%.

South Hills is more White than neighboring Helena (86.4% White), East Helena (88.4% White), and Clancy (88.8% White). South Hills is less White than neighboring Montana City (94.9% White), and Unionville (98.5% White).

South Hills's Black Population

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

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

South Hills is less Black than neighboring Helena (0.8% Black).

South Hills's Asian Population

0 residents of South Hills, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in South Hills is comparable to the share in Montana overall, where 0.8% of the population is Asian. South Hills ranks 63rd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 497 places.

Since the 2020 Census, South Hills's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of South Hills's population has decreased from 0.9% to 0.0%.

South Hills is less Asian than neighboring Helena (0.5% Asian), Montana City (0.3% Asian), Unionville (1.5% Asian), and East Helena (1.1% Asian).

South Hills's Hispanic Population

13 residents of South Hills, or 2.1% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in South Hills is slightly lower than in Montana overall, where 4.6% of the population is Hispanic. South Hills ranks 346th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 497 places.

Since the 2020 Census, South Hills's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 44.4%. Hispanic residents' share of South Hills's population has increased from 1.4% to 2.1%.

South Hills is more Hispanic than neighboring Unionville (0% Hispanic), and Clancy (1% Hispanic). South Hills is less Hispanic than neighboring Helena (4.7% Hispanic), and East Helena (7.8% Hispanic).

South Hills's Native American/Other Population

11 residents of South Hills, or 1.8% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in South Hills is slightly lower than in Montana overall, where 5.9% of the population is Native American/Other. South Hills ranks 339th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 497 places.

Since the 2020 Census, South Hills's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 120.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of South Hills's population has increased from 0.8% to 1.8%.

South Hills is more Native American/Other than neighboring Montana City (1.1% Native American/Other), Unionville (0% Native American/Other), and East Helena (0.8% Native American/Other). South Hills is less Native American/Other than neighboring Helena (2.3% Native American/Other), and Clancy (2% Native American/Other).

South Hills's Multiracial Population

33 residents of South Hills, or 5.3% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in South Hills is comparable to the share in Montana overall, where 4.7% of the population is Multiracial. South Hills ranks 202nd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 497 places.

Since the 2020 Census, South Hills's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 3.1%. Multiracial residents' share of South Hills's population has remained roughly unchanged at 5.3%.

South Hills is more Multiracial than neighboring Montana City (1.6% Multiracial), Unionville (0% Multiracial), and East Helena (1.9% Multiracial). South Hills is less Multiracial than neighboring Clancy (8.3% 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.