Sunburst, MT Demographics

A map of Sunburst's Population by Race

Sunburst, Montana has an estimated population of 301, a decrease from the 333 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 89.0% White, 5.3% Native American/Other, 4.3% Multiracial, 0.7% Asian, 0.7% Hispanic, and 0.0% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of Sunburst, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Sunburst 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 Sunburst, that probability was 20.6% in 2020 and 20.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Sunburst is ranked the 204th 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). Sunburst was ranked the 185th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Sunburst's White Population

268 residents of Sunburst, or 89.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Sunburst is higher than in Montana overall, where 83.6% of the population is White. Sunburst ranks 245th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 497 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Sunburst's White population has declined by an estimated 9.5%. White residents' share of Sunburst's population has remained roughly unchanged at 89.0%.

Sunburst is more White than neighboring Sweet Grass (84.3% White), Kevin (72.2% White), and Rimrock Colony (41% White). Sunburst is less White than neighboring Hillside Colony (100% White), and Glacier Colony (97.3% White).

Sunburst's Black Population

0 residents of Sunburst, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Sunburst is comparable to the share in Montana overall, where 0.4% of the population is Black. Sunburst ranks 116th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 497 places.

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

Sunburst's Asian Population

2 residents of Sunburst, or 0.7% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Sunburst is comparable to the share in Montana overall, where 0.8% of the population is Asian. Sunburst ranks 215th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 497 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Sunburst's Asian population has grown from 0 to an estimated 2. Asian residents' share of Sunburst's population has increased from 0.0% to 0.7%.

Sunburst is more Asian than neighboring Sweet Grass (0% Asian), Rimrock Colony (0% Asian), Hillside Colony (0% Asian), and Glacier Colony (0% Asian). Sunburst is less Asian than neighboring Kevin (0.9% Asian).

Sunburst's Hispanic Population

2 residents of Sunburst, or 0.7% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Sunburst is slightly lower than in Montana overall, where 4.6% of the population is Hispanic. Sunburst ranks 200th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 497 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Sunburst's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 81.8%. Hispanic residents' share of Sunburst's population has decreased from 3.3% to 0.7%.

Sunburst is more Hispanic than neighboring Kevin (0% Hispanic), Rimrock Colony (0% Hispanic), Hillside Colony (0% Hispanic), and Glacier Colony (0% Hispanic). Sunburst is less Hispanic than neighboring Sweet Grass (15.7% Hispanic).

Sunburst's Native American/Other Population

16 residents of Sunburst, or 5.3% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Sunburst is comparable to the share in Montana overall, where 5.9% of the population is Native American/Other. Sunburst ranks 170th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 497 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Sunburst's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 77.8%. Native American/Other residents' share of Sunburst's population has increased from 2.7% to 5.3%.

Sunburst is more Native American/Other than neighboring Sweet Grass (0% Native American/Other), Kevin (1.9% Native American/Other), Hillside Colony (0% Native American/Other), and Glacier Colony (2.7% Native American/Other). Sunburst is less Native American/Other than neighboring Rimrock Colony (59% Native American/Other).

Sunburst's Multiracial Population

13 residents of Sunburst, or 4.3% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Sunburst is comparable to the share in Montana overall, where 4.7% of the population is Multiracial. Sunburst ranks 211th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 497 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Sunburst's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 18.8%. Multiracial residents' share of Sunburst's population has decreased from 4.8% to 4.3%.

Sunburst is more Multiracial than neighboring Sweet Grass (0% Multiracial), Rimrock Colony (0% Multiracial), Hillside Colony (0% Multiracial), and Glacier Colony (0% Multiracial). Sunburst is less Multiracial than neighboring Kevin (25% 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.