Glacier County, MT population by race
The table below shows Glacier County's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,237 | 30.75% |
| Black or African American | 23 | 0.17% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 8,841 | 64.15% |
| Asian | 80 | 0.58% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 27 | 0.20% |
| Some other race | 177 | 1.28% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 396 | 2.87% |
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Glacier 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; Glacier County has a population in all of the race categories.
This confirms that Glacier County's population has become increasingly diverse.
The percent distribution of Glacier County population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 30.75% are white, 0.17% are Black or African American, 64.15% are American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.58% are Asian, 0.20% are Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander, 1.28% are some other race and 2.87% are multiracial.
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Glacier County, MT population by race.
The largest racial group in Glacier County is American Indian and Alaska Native with a population of 8,841 (64.15% of the total population).
Glacier 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 Glacier County is American Indian and Alaska Native with a population of 8,841 (64.15% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 396 (2.87% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Glacier County, MT
By ethnicity, 492 (3.57% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 13,289 (96.43% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in Glacier County, the largest racial group is American Indian and Alaska Native alone with a population of 8,800 (66.22% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
FIGURE 2
Glacier County, MT Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Glacier County's Non-Hispanic population.
Glacier 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 | 3,963 | 29.82% |
| Black or African American alone | 23 | 0.17% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 8,800 | 66.22% |
| Asian alone | 80 | 0.60% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 27 | 0.20% |
| Some other race alone | 128 | 0.96% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 268 | 2.02% |
Among the Hispanic population in Glacier County, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 331 (67.28% of the total Hispanic population).
FIGURE 3
Glacier County, MT Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of Glacier County's Hispanic population.
Glacier County Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
| Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| Mexican | 331 | 67.28% |
| Puerto Rican | 26 | 5.28% |
| Cuban | 9 | 1.83% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 126 | 25.61% |
Things to know
What percentage of Glacier County, MT is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 3.57% of Glacier County population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in Glacier County, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 331 (67.28% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does Glacier County, MT have?
Glacier County, MT has 23 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 0.17% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in Glacier County is Black.
What is the largest minority group in Glacier County, MT?
With 96.43% of the total population, Non-Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority in Glacier County.
That being said, with a 30.75% of the total population, Whites are the largest racial minority in Glacier County.
What is the majority race in Glacier County, MT?
With a population of 8,841 (64.15% of the total population), American Indian and Alaska Natives are the largest racial majority in Glacier County.
Whites are second largest race in Glacier County, with 30.75% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates
