Big Sky Times

Of the 1,077,978 citizens living in Montana in 2021, 95.5% said they were only one race, while 4.5% said they were two or more races, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained in June.

The most prevalent racial group among citizens in Montana who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 87% or 938,223 individuals. Following them, American Indians or Alaska Natives accounted for 6.1% and totaled 65,452 individuals.

The percentage of multiracial residents in Montana is lower than the national average, which stands at 7%.

An agency of the U.S. Federal Statistical System, the Census Bureau is responsible for compiling statistical facts about the American people, places and economy. Data for this article was compiled from the bureau's American Community Survey. Information from the survey helps to determine how federal and state funds are distributed. These funds significantly influence community services, education, and infrastructure in areas like Montana.

	Estimated Total
White	938,223
American Indian or Alaska Native	65,452
Multiracial	48,359
Some Other Race	10,155
Asian	8,972
African American	6,236
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander	581

Source: US Census Bureau