Plains, MT population by race
The table below shows Plains's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,053 | 89.16% |
| Black or African American | 4 | 0.34% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 40 | 3.39% |
| Asian | 0 | - |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0 | - |
| Some other race | 0 | - |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 84 | 7.11% |
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Plains 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; Plains has a population in 4 of the race categories.
This confirms that Plains's population is moderately diverse.
The percent distribution of Plains population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 89.16% are white, 0.34% are Black or African American, 3.39% are American Indian and Alaska Native and 7.11% are multiracial.
Plains '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 White population in the town.
As per the latest data estimates from American Community Survey's 5-year estimates:
1. The largest racial group in Plains is White with a population of 1,053 (89.16% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 84 (7.11% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Plains, MT
By ethnicity, 3 (0.25% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 1,178 (99.75% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in Plains, the largest racial group is White alone with a population of 1,050 (89.13% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
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Plains, MT Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Plains's Non-Hispanic population.
Plains 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 | 1,050 | 89.13% |
| Black or African American alone | 4 | 0.34% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 40 | 3.40% |
| Asian alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Some other race alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 84 | 7.13% |
Among the Hispanic population in Plains, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 3 (100% of the total Hispanic population).
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Plains, MT Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of Plains's Hispanic population.
Plains Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
| Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| Mexican | 3 | 100.00% |
| Puerto Rican | 0 | 0.00% |
| Cuban | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 0 | 0.00% |
Things to know
What percentage of Plains, MT is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 0.25% of Plains population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in Plains, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 3 (100% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does Plains, MT have?
Plains, MT has 4 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 0.34% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in Plains is Black.
What is the largest minority group in Plains, MT?
With 99.75% of the total population, Non-Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority in Plains.
That being said, with a 3.39% of the total population, American Indian and Alaska Natives are the largest racial minority in Plains.
What is the majority race in Plains, MT?
With a population of 1,053 (89.16% of the total population), Whites are the largest racial majority in Plains.
American Indian and Alaska Natives are second largest race in Plains, with 3.39% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates
