Wise River, MT Demographics

A map of Wise River's Population by Race

Wise River, Montana has an estimated population of 30, a large decrease from the 42 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 100.0% White, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Asian, 0.0% Hispanic, 0.0% Native American/Other, and 0.0% Multiracial. This demographic dot map shows the population of Wise River, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Wise River 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 Wise River, that probability was 13.5% in 2020 and 0.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Wise River is ranked the 420th 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). Wise River was ranked the 408th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Wise River's White Population

30 residents of Wise River, or 100.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Wise River is significantly higher than in Montana overall, where 83.6% of the population is White. Wise River ranks 100th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 497 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Wise River's White population has declined by an estimated 23.1%. White residents' share of Wise River's population has increased from 92.9% to 100.0%.

Wise River is more White than neighboring Dewey (80.8% White), Anaconda-Deer Lodge (89.3% White), Butte-Silver Bow (balance) (89% White), and Glen (70% White).

Wise River's Black Population

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

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

Wise River is less Black than neighboring Anaconda-Deer Lodge (0.4% Black), and Butte-Silver Bow (balance) (0.1% Black).

Wise River's Asian Population

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

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

Wise River is less Asian than neighboring Anaconda-Deer Lodge (0.2% Asian), and Butte-Silver Bow (balance) (0.4% Asian).

Wise River's Hispanic Population

0 residents of Wise River, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Wise River is slightly lower than in Montana overall, where 4.6% of the population is Hispanic. Wise River ranks 95th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 497 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Wise River's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Wise River's population has decreased from 4.8% to 0.0%.

Wise River is less Hispanic than neighboring Dewey (7.7% Hispanic), Anaconda-Deer Lodge (3.5% Hispanic), and Butte-Silver Bow (balance) (4.7% Hispanic).

Wise River's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Wise River, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Wise River is lower than in Montana overall, where 5.9% of the population is Native American/Other. Wise River ranks 370th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 497 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Wise River's Native American/Other population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Native American/Other residents' share of Wise River's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Wise River is less Native American/Other than neighboring Dewey (7.7% Native American/Other), Anaconda-Deer Lodge (2.2% Native American/Other), Butte-Silver Bow (balance) (1.6% Native American/Other), and Glen (30% Native American/Other).

Wise River's Multiracial Population

0 residents of Wise River, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Wise River is slightly lower than in Montana overall, where 4.7% of the population is Multiracial. Wise River ranks 360th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 497 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Wise River's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Wise River's population has decreased from 2.4% to 0.0%.

Wise River is less Multiracial than neighboring Dewey (3.8% Multiracial), Anaconda-Deer Lodge (4.4% Multiracial), and Butte-Silver Bow (balance) (4.2% 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.