Population By Race and Ethnicity in Montana in 2016
Based on the US Census Vintage data estimates, in 2016, the 1,042,137 population of Montana comprised of 38,596 people who identified as Hispanic (3.70%), and 1,003,541 people who identified as Non-Hispanic (96.30%).
Race: The White Alone population was the largest racial group in Montana, with a population of 929,495 (89.19%). American Indian and Alaska Native Alone population was the second largest racial group in Montana, with a population of 69,180 (6.64%). Two Or More Races population was the third largest racial group in Montana, with a population of 27,599 (2.65%).
Ethnicity: The White Alone - Non Hispanic population was the largest ethnic group in Montana, with a population of 900,289 (86.39%). American Indian and Alaska Native Alone - Non Hispanic population was the second largest ethnic group in Montana, with a population of 63,791 (6.12%). White Alone - Hispanic population was the third largest ethnic group in Montana, with a population of 29,206 (2.80%).
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 | 5,871 | 0.56% |
| White Alone | 929,495 | 89.19% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native Alone | 69,180 | 6.64% |
| Asian Alone | 9,067 | 0.87% |
| Native Hawaiian And Pacific Islander Alone | 925 | 0.09% |
| Two Or More Races | 27,599 | 2.65% |
| Ethnicity | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American Alone - Hispanic | 577 | 0.06% |
| White Alone - Hispanic | 29,206 | 2.80% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native Alone - Hispanic | 5,389 | 0.52% |
| Asian Alone - Hispanic | 382 | 0.04% |
| Native Hawaiian And Pacific Islander Alone - Hispanic | 180 | 0.02% |
| Two Or More Races - Hispanic | 2,862 | 0.28% |
| Black or African American Alone - Non Hispanic | 5,294 | 0.51% |
| White Alone - Non Hispanic | 900,289 | 86.39% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native Alone - Non Hispanic | 63,791 | 6.12% |
| Asian Alone - Non Hispanic | 8,685 | 0.83% |
| Native Hawaiian And Pacific Islander Alone - Non Hispanic | 745 | 0.07% |
| Two Or More Races - Non Hispanic | 24,737 | 2.37% |