Big Horn County, MT population by race
The table below shows Big Horn County's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,835 | 29.30% |
| Black or African American | 0 | - |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 8,525 | 65.13% |
| Asian | 28 | 0.21% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0 | - |
| Some other race | 0 | - |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 702 | 5.36% |
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Big Horn County population by race
Of the 5 race categories (excluding ethnicity) identified by the Census Bureau, namely American Indian or Alaska Native, Asian, Black or African American, Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander and White; Big Horn County has a population in 4 of the race categories.
This confirms that Big Horn County's population is moderately diverse.
The percent distribution of Big Horn County population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 29.30% are white, 65.13% are American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.21% are Asian and 5.36% are multiracial.
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Big Horn County, MT population by race.
The largest racial group in Big Horn County is American Indian and Alaska Native with a population of 8,525 (65.13% of the total population).
Big Horn County 's racial breakdown clearly shows that there is an absolute majority (i.e. more than 50% of the population belong to one particular race) of American Indian and Alaska Native population in the county.
As per the latest data estimates from American Community Survey's 5-year estimates:
1. The largest racial group in Big Horn County is American Indian and Alaska Native with a population of 8,525 (65.13% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 702 (5.36% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Big Horn County, MT
By ethnicity, 820 (6.26% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 12,270 (93.74% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in Big Horn County, the largest racial group is American Indian and Alaska Native alone with a population of 8,421 (68.63% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
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Big Horn County, MT Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Big Horn County's Non-Hispanic population.
Big Horn County Non-Hispanic population by race
The distribution of the Non-Hispanic population across various race categories
| Race | Population | % of Total Non-Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| White alone | 3,432 | 27.97% |
| Black or African American alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 8,421 | 68.63% |
| Asian alone | 28 | 0.23% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Some other race alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 389 | 3.17% |
Among the Hispanic population in Big Horn County, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 672 (81.95% of the total Hispanic population).
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Big Horn County, MT Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of Big Horn County's Hispanic population.
Big Horn County Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
| Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| Mexican | 672 | 81.95% |
| Puerto Rican | 10 | 1.22% |
| Cuban | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 138 | 16.83% |
Things to know
What percentage of Big Horn County, MT is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 6.26% of Big Horn County population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in Big Horn County, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 672 (81.95% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does Big Horn County, MT have?
Big Horn County, MT has zero Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates.
What is the largest minority group in Big Horn County, MT?
With 93.74% of the total population, Non-Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority in Big Horn County.
That being said, with a 29.30% of the total population, Whites are the largest racial minority in Big Horn County.
What is the majority race in Big Horn County, MT?
With a population of 8,525 (65.13% of the total population), American Indian and Alaska Natives are the largest racial majority in Big Horn County.
Whites are second largest race in Big Horn County, with 29.30% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates
