Montana Diversity Indicators (2024)

Total Population

1,116,875

Diversity Score

29.4

Diversity Tier

Moderate-Low

Largest Group

White (Non-Hispanic)
83.6%%

Montana Racial & Ethnic Breakdown

Bar chart showing racial distribution in  for 2024
Figure 1: Percentage breakdown of the population by race and ethnicity in (2024).


Montana Population by Race & Ethnicity

Race / EthnicityPopulationPercentage
White (Non-Hispanic)933,61083.6%
Native American59,7235.3%
Two or More Races52,9004.7%
Hispanic or Latino50,9324.6%
Asian8,8120.8%
Other Race5,9130.5%
Black / African American4,5320.4%
Pacific Islander4530.0%


Diversity & Demographics FAQs for Montana

The largest racial or ethnic group in Montana is White (Non-Hispanic), which makes up 83.6% of the total population.

Since 2010, the diversity index for Montana has increased significantly. The area currently has a diversity score of 29.4/100, which is considered a Moderate-Low level of diversity.
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