Townsend, MT Demographics

A map of Townsend's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	1,756	1,624	89.3%	90.9%
Multiracial	131	82	6.7%	4.6%
Native American/Other	53	13	2.7%	0.7%
Asian	15	0	0.8%	0.0%
Hispanic	10	66	0.5%	3.7%
Black	2	2	0.1%	0.1%

Townsend, Montana has an estimated population of 1,967, a large increase from the 1,787 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 89.3% White, 6.7% Multiracial, 2.7% Native American/Other, 0.8% Asian, 0.5% Hispanic, and 0.1% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of Townsend, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Townsend 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 Townsend, that probability was 17.1% in 2020 and 19.8% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Townsend is ranked the 57th 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). Townsend was ranked the 62nd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Townsend's White Population

1,756 residents of Townsend, or 89.3% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Townsend is higher than in Montana overall, where 83.6% of the population is White. Townsend ranks 176th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 497 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Townsend's White population has grown by an estimated 8.1%. White residents' share of Townsend's population has decreased from 90.9% to 89.3%.

Townsend is more White than neighboring The Silos (85.8% White), and Radersburg (48.6% White). Townsend is less White than neighboring Toston (100% White), Winston (100% White), and Spokane Creek (98.2% White).

Townsend's Black Population

2 residents of Townsend, or 0.1% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Townsend is comparable to the share in Montana overall, where 0.4% of the population is Black. Townsend ranks 163rd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 497 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Townsend's Black population has remained roughly the same. Black residents' share of Townsend's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.1%.

Townsend is more Black than neighboring Radersburg (0% Black), Toston (0% Black), Winston (0% Black), and Spokane Creek (0% Black). Townsend is less Black than neighboring The Silos (2.6% Black).

Townsend's Asian Population

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

Since the 2020 Census, Townsend's Asian population has grown from 0 to an estimated 15. Asian residents' share of Townsend's population has increased from 0.0% to 0.8%.

Townsend is more Asian than neighboring The Silos (0% Asian), Radersburg (0% Asian), Toston (0% Asian), Winston (0% Asian), and Spokane Creek (0% Asian).

Townsend's Hispanic Population

10 residents of Townsend, or 0.5% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Townsend is slightly lower than in Montana overall, where 4.6% of the population is Hispanic. Townsend ranks 164th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 497 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Townsend's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 84.8%. Hispanic residents' share of Townsend's population has decreased from 3.7% to 0.5%.

Townsend is more Hispanic than neighboring The Silos (0% Hispanic), Radersburg (0% Hispanic), Toston (0% Hispanic), Winston (0% Hispanic), and Spokane Creek (0% Hispanic).

Townsend's Native American/Other Population

53 residents of Townsend, or 2.7% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Townsend is slightly lower than in Montana overall, where 5.9% of the population is Native American/Other. Townsend ranks 343rd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 497 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Townsend's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 307.7%. Native American/Other residents' share of Townsend's population has increased from 0.7% to 2.7%.

Townsend is more Native American/Other than neighboring The Silos (0% Native American/Other), Radersburg (0% Native American/Other), Toston (0% Native American/Other), Winston (0% Native American/Other), and Spokane Creek (0% Native American/Other).

Townsend's Multiracial Population

131 residents of Townsend, or 6.7% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Townsend is comparable to the share in Montana overall, where 4.7% of the population is Multiracial. Townsend ranks 229th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 497 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Townsend's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 59.8%. Multiracial residents' share of Townsend's population has increased from 4.6% to 6.7%.

Townsend is more Multiracial than neighboring Toston (0% Multiracial), Winston (0% Multiracial), and Spokane Creek (1.8% Multiracial). Townsend is less Multiracial than neighboring The Silos (11.6% Multiracial), and Radersburg (51.4% 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.