West Glacier, MT Demographics

A map of West Glacier's Population by Race

West Glacier, Montana has an estimated population of 263, a large increase from the 221 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 91.6% White, 4.2% Native American/Other, 2.3% Hispanic, 1.9% Multiracial, 0.0% Black, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of West Glacier, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

West Glacier 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 West Glacier, that probability was 16.2% in 2020 and 15.8% in the most recent ACS estimates.

West Glacier is ranked the 220th 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). West Glacier was ranked the 228th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

West Glacier's White Population

241 residents of West Glacier, or 91.6% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in West Glacier is higher than in Montana overall, where 83.6% of the population is White. West Glacier ranks 157th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 497 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Glacier's White population has grown by an estimated 19.3%. White residents' share of West Glacier's population has remained roughly unchanged at 91.6%.

West Glacier is more White than neighboring Coram (88.7% White), Hungry Horse (87.2% White), and Helena Flats (89.6% White). West Glacier is less White than neighboring Martin City (100% White), and Columbia Falls (93.6% White).

West Glacier's Black Population

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

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

West Glacier is less Black than neighboring Helena Flats (1.6% Black).

West Glacier's Asian Population

0 residents of West Glacier, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in West Glacier is comparable to the share in Montana overall, where 0.8% of the population is Asian. West Glacier ranks 215th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 497 places.

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

West Glacier is less Asian than neighboring Columbia Falls (0.7% Asian), and Helena Flats (1.6% Asian).

West Glacier's Hispanic Population

6 residents of West Glacier, or 2.3% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in West Glacier is slightly lower than in Montana overall, where 4.6% of the population is Hispanic. West Glacier ranks 213th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 497 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Glacier's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 14.3%. Hispanic residents' share of West Glacier's population has decreased from 3.2% to 2.3%.

West Glacier is more Hispanic than neighboring Coram (0% Hispanic), and Martin City (0% Hispanic). West Glacier is less Hispanic than neighboring Hungry Horse (2.5% Hispanic), Columbia Falls (2.9% Hispanic), and Helena Flats (3.2% Hispanic).

West Glacier's Native American/Other Population

11 residents of West Glacier, or 4.2% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in West Glacier is comparable to the share in Montana overall, where 5.9% of the population is Native American/Other. West Glacier ranks 235th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 497 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Glacier's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 175.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of West Glacier's population has increased from 1.8% to 4.2%.

West Glacier is more Native American/Other than neighboring Martin City (0% Native American/Other), Columbia Falls (0.3% Native American/Other), and Helena Flats (0.2% Native American/Other). West Glacier is less Native American/Other than neighboring Coram (6.4% Native American/Other), and Hungry Horse (10.3% Native American/Other).

West Glacier's Multiracial Population

5 residents of West Glacier, or 1.9% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in West Glacier is slightly lower than in Montana overall, where 4.7% of the population is Multiracial. West Glacier ranks 307th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 497 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Glacier's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 37.5%. Multiracial residents' share of West Glacier's population has decreased from 3.6% to 1.9%.

West Glacier is more Multiracial than neighboring Martin City (0% Multiracial), and Hungry Horse (0% Multiracial). West Glacier is less Multiracial than neighboring Coram (4.9% Multiracial), Columbia Falls (2.5% Multiracial), and Helena Flats (3.7% 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.