West Kootenai, MT Demographics

A map of West Kootenai's Population by Race

West Kootenai, Montana has an estimated population of 494, a large increase from the 422 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 95.5% White, 4.5% Native American/Other, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Asian, 0.0% Hispanic, and 0.0% Multiracial. This demographic dot map shows the population of West Kootenai, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

West Kootenai has become considerably 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 Kootenai, that probability was 14.0% in 2020 and 8.5% in the most recent ACS estimates.

West Kootenai is ranked the 156th 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 Kootenai was ranked the 164th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

West Kootenai's White Population

472 residents of West Kootenai, or 95.5% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in West Kootenai is considerably higher than in Montana overall, where 83.6% of the population is White. West Kootenai ranks 113th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 497 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Kootenai's White population has grown by an estimated 20.7%. White residents' share of West Kootenai's population has increased from 92.7% to 95.5%.

West Kootenai is more White than neighboring Rexford (80.6% White), Indian Springs (0% White), Eureka (89.1% White), Fortine (90% White), and Trego (88.4% White).

West Kootenai's Black Population

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

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

West Kootenai is less Black than neighboring Trego (0.9% Black).

West Kootenai's Asian Population

0 residents of West Kootenai, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in West Kootenai is comparable to the share in Montana overall, where 0.8% of the population is Asian. West Kootenai ranks 132nd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 497 places.

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

West Kootenai's Hispanic Population

0 residents of West Kootenai, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in West Kootenai is slightly lower than in Montana overall, where 4.6% of the population is Hispanic. West Kootenai ranks 299th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 497 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Kootenai's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Hispanic residents' share of West Kootenai's population has decreased from 2.1% to 0.0%.

West Kootenai is less Hispanic than neighboring Rexford (11.2% Hispanic), Eureka (2.9% Hispanic), Fortine (7.4% Hispanic), and Trego (7.5% Hispanic).

West Kootenai's Native American/Other Population

22 residents of West Kootenai, or 4.5% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in West Kootenai is comparable to the share in Montana overall, where 5.9% of the population is Native American/Other. West Kootenai ranks 201st statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 497 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Kootenai's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 144.4%. Native American/Other residents' share of West Kootenai's population has increased from 2.1% to 4.5%.

West Kootenai is more Native American/Other than neighboring Indian Springs (0% Native American/Other), Eureka (1.6% Native American/Other), Fortine (0% Native American/Other), and Trego (1% Native American/Other). West Kootenai is less Native American/Other than neighboring Rexford (8.2% Native American/Other).

West Kootenai's Multiracial Population

0 residents of West Kootenai, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in West Kootenai is slightly lower than in Montana overall, where 4.7% of the population is Multiracial. West Kootenai ranks 344th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 497 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Kootenai's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Multiracial residents' share of West Kootenai's population has decreased from 2.6% to 0.0%.

West Kootenai is less Multiracial than neighboring Eureka (6.4% Multiracial), Fortine (2.6% Multiracial), and Trego (2.2% 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.