Montana has a population of 1,041,732. In the year 2020, 10 people were killed by police in Montana, that number increased 66.67% over the previous year. The state ranks in the #24 position in violent crimes per 100k population, and #8 in total police killings per 100k people. The largest minority in the state are Native Americans which represent 6.21 percent of the population followed by Hispanics at 3.75%.
| General Statistics | (2020 est) |
|---|---|
| State Population | 1,041,732 |
| Black Population | 4,348 |
| Black Population % | 0.42% |
| White Population | 898,953 |
| White Population % | 86.29% |
| Hispanic Population | 39,019 |
| Hispanic Population % | 3.75% |
| Police Killings | (2013-2020) |
|---|---|
| Total killed by police | 40 |
| Blacks killed by police | 0 |
| Whites killed by police | 30 |
| Hispanics killed by police | 1 |
| Crime Statistics | (2020 est) |
|---|---|
| Violent Crime Rate | 374.1 per 100k |
| Incarceration Rate | 447.0 per 100k |
| Poverty Rate | 13.0% |
| Most dangerous city | Helena |
