Population By Race and Ethnicity in Montana in 2010
Based on the US Census Vintage data estimates, in 2010, the 990,730 population of Montana comprised of 28,871 people who identified as Hispanic (2.91%), and 961,859 people who identified as Non-Hispanic (97.09%).
Race: The White Alone population was the largest racial group in Montana, with a population of 892,298 (90.07%). American Indian and Alaska Native Alone population was the second largest racial group in Montana, with a population of 63,719 (6.43%). Two Or More Races population was the third largest racial group in Montana, with a population of 23,175 (2.34%).
Ethnicity: The White Alone - Non Hispanic population was the largest ethnic group in Montana, with a population of 870,005 (87.82%). American Indian and Alaska Native Alone - Non Hispanic population was the second largest ethnic group in Montana, with a population of 60,132 (6.07%). White Alone - Hispanic population was the third largest ethnic group in Montana, with a population of 22,293 (2.25%).
The charts and tables below shows the population and percentage of each racial and ethnicity group in Montana.
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| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American Alone | 4,252 | 0.43% |
| White Alone | 892,298 | 90.07% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native Alone | 63,719 | 6.43% |
| Asian Alone | 6,546 | 0.66% |
| Native Hawaiian And Pacific Islander Alone | 740 | 0.08% |
| Two Or More Races | 23,175 | 2.34% |
| Ethnicity | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American Alone - Hispanic | 447 | 0.05% |
| White Alone - Hispanic | 22,293 | 2.25% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native Alone - Hispanic | 3,587 | 0.36% |
| Asian Alone - Hispanic | 222 | 0.02% |
| Native Hawaiian And Pacific Islander Alone - Hispanic | 121 | 0.01% |
| Two Or More Races - Hispanic | 2,201 | 0.22% |
| Black or African American Alone - Non Hispanic | 3,805 | 0.38% |
| White Alone - Non Hispanic | 870,005 | 87.82% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native Alone - Non Hispanic | 60,132 | 6.07% |
| Asian Alone - Non Hispanic | 6,324 | 0.64% |
| Native Hawaiian And Pacific Islander Alone - Non Hispanic | 619 | 0.06% |
| Two Or More Races - Non Hispanic | 20,974 | 2.12% |