Billings has always been the most populated city in
Montana. The total population of Billings is around 106,954 in 2012. During
2000, 57.2 % of the population were born in the state and the population
density was 2,656 people per square mile. A year from July of 2002 to 2003, the
city have had a population increase of 1.4 percent. It has been steadily
increasing from 1990 till 2012, which in 1990 are 81,537 people. The population
growth of Billings is 14.35 percent from 2000 till 2012.
The ethnic component of the city during 2010 is
89.6% White, 5.2% Hispanic, 4.4% Native American, 0.8% African American, 0.7%
Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, and 1.4% from other races. Billings consists
mostly White people.
The age population from 65 years old and over during
2010 is 14.98%. Adults from 18 to 64 years old are 62.41% during 2010. Children
from 5 to 17 years old are 15.60% and from 0 to 4 years old are 7.00%. The largest age group’s population are adults
from 18 to 64 years old, while infants to 4 year old children have the least
population.
From 2000 to 2010, elderly above 65 years old have
increased by 17%. Adults from 18 to 64 years old have increased by 18.39%. Children
from 5 to 17 years old have increased by 3.48% and from 0 to 4 years old
increased 23.99%. All of the age groups’ population have increase, but infants
to 4 year old children have increased the most.
