West Glendive, MT Demographics

A map of West Glendive's Population by Race

West Glendive, Montana has an estimated population of 2,121, an increase from the 1,998 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 91.9% White, 4.8% Multiracial, 2.3% Hispanic, 0.9% Native American/Other, 0.0% Black, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of West Glendive, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

West Glendive has become less 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 West Glendive, that probability was 19.5% in 2020 and 15.2% in the most recent ACS estimates.

West Glendive is ranked the 49th 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 Glendive was ranked the 51st most populous place in the 2020 Census.

West Glendive's White Population

1,950 residents of West Glendive, or 91.9% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in West Glendive is higher than in Montana overall, where 83.6% of the population is White. West Glendive ranks 228th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 497 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Glendive's White population has grown by an estimated 9.1%. White residents' share of West Glendive's population has increased from 89.5% to 91.9%.

West Glendive is more White than neighboring Glendive (89% White), Bloomfield (88.9% White), and Lindsay (22.2% White). West Glendive is less White than neighboring Fallon (100% White), and Savage (97.8% White).

West Glendive's Black Population

0 residents of West Glendive, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in West Glendive is comparable to the share in Montana overall, where 0.4% of the population is Black. West Glendive ranks 167th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 497 places.

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

West Glendive is less Black than neighboring Glendive (0.3% Black).

West Glendive's Asian Population

0 residents of West Glendive, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in West Glendive is comparable to the share in Montana overall, where 0.8% of the population is Asian. West Glendive ranks 125th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 497 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Glendive's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of West Glendive's population has decreased from 0.5% to 0.0%.

West Glendive is less Asian than neighboring Glendive (0.4% Asian), and Savage (0.6% Asian).

West Glendive's Hispanic Population

49 residents of West Glendive, or 2.3% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in West Glendive is slightly lower than in Montana overall, where 4.6% of the population is Hispanic. West Glendive ranks 220th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 497 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Glendive's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 19.7%. Hispanic residents' share of West Glendive's population has decreased from 3.1% to 2.3%.

West Glendive is more Hispanic than neighboring Bloomfield (0% Hispanic), Lindsay (0% Hispanic), Fallon (0% Hispanic), and Savage (1.3% Hispanic). West Glendive is less Hispanic than neighboring Glendive (5.2% Hispanic).

West Glendive's Native American/Other Population

20 residents of West Glendive, or 0.9% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in West Glendive is slightly lower than in Montana overall, where 5.9% of the population is Native American/Other. West Glendive ranks 273rd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 497 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Glendive's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 28.6%. Native American/Other residents' share of West Glendive's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.9%.

West Glendive is more Native American/Other than neighboring Bloomfield (0% Native American/Other), Fallon (0% Native American/Other), and Savage (0% Native American/Other). West Glendive is less Native American/Other than neighboring Glendive (2% Native American/Other), and Lindsay (77.8% Native American/Other).

West Glendive's Multiracial Population

102 residents of West Glendive, or 4.8% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in West Glendive is comparable to the share in Montana overall, where 4.7% of the population is Multiracial. West Glendive ranks 168th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 497 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Glendive's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 6.4%. Multiracial residents' share of West Glendive's population has decreased from 5.5% to 4.8%.

West Glendive is more Multiracial than neighboring Glendive (3.1% Multiracial), Lindsay (0% Multiracial), Fallon (0% Multiracial), and Savage (0.3% Multiracial). West Glendive is less Multiracial than neighboring Bloomfield (11.1% 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.