Montana

The western one-third of the state is primarily mountainous terrain, while the eastern two-third is part of the northern Great Plains.:This article is about the state. For other meanings, see Montana (disambiguation).

Demographics

Population

As of 2004, the population of Montana was estimated to be 926,865. 16,500 of state residents are foreign-born, accounting for 1.8% of the total population. Montana's population increased 128,000 between 1990 and 2004, a 16% growth.

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Race

• 89.5% White
• 6.2% Native American
• 2.0% Hispanic
• 0.5% Asian
• 0.3% Black
• 1.7% Mixed race

Ancestry

The five largest reported ancestries in Montana are:

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German (27%), Irish (14.8%), English (12.7%), Norwegian (10.6%), American (5.1%).

Related Topics:
German - Irish - English - Norwegian

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German ancestry is the largest reported ancestry in most of Montana. Residents of Scandinavian ancestry are a plurality in parts of the state, particularly in the northeast. There are several predominantly Native American counties, especially in the north and east. The residents of the western Rocky Mountains are largely of British origin.

Related Topics:
Scandinavia - Native American - British origin

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Religion

The religious affiliations of the people of Montana:

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• Christian – 82%
• Protestant – 55%
• Lutheran – 15%
• Methodist – 8%
• Baptist – 5%
• Presbyterian – 4%
• United Church of Christ – 2%
• Other Protestant or general Protestant – 21%
• Roman Catholic – 24%
• Mormon – 3%
• Other Religions – <1%
• Non-Religious – 18%