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West Glacier

Montana · 263 residents · 4.142 sq mi
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West Glacier has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $90,000. Population has grown 26% since 2023. 56% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $497,600. With a median age of 53.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 53.3
US median: 38.9
More educated
56% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 15%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
263
+26%since 2023
from 209 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
63 / sq mi
+26%since 2023
from 50 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
53.3
+15%since 2023
from 46.5 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
114184255325396201020202024West Glacier
2024263
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$90,000
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2023
from $87,344 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$55,741
+10%since 2023
from $50,898 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
61.1%
−2.4 ptssince 2023
from 63.6% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
0.0%
−3.3 ptssince 2023
from 3.3% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.337
+19%since 2023
from 0.283 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade11.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.6%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance2.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Education & health services2.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction2%
US avg: 1.2%
Information2%
US avg: 10.8%
Arts, entertainment, food2%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$497,600
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $565,500 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,008
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $800 in 2023
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
72.2%
+9.6 ptssince 2023
from 62.6% in 2023
27.8% rent
Vacancy rate
40.8%
−3.7 ptssince 2023
from 44.6% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
8.8%
−1.7 ptssince 2023
from 10.4% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.5
−15%since 2023
from 6.5 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Gentrification Score
91
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic89%(186)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3.3%(7)
Asian0%(0)
Other7.7%(16)
Diversity Score25.1%(53)
2024
White, non-Hispanic91.6%(241)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(6)
Asian0%(0)
Other6.1%(16)
Diversity Score19.5%(51)
Diversity Score
20
−22%since 2023
from 25 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
56.4%
−4.4 ptssince 2023
from 60.9% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
96.7%
+1.0 ptssince 2023
from 95.7% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
25.3%
+0.9 ptssince 2023
from 24.5% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.3 min
−7%since 2023
from 22.8 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
40.5%
−14.6 ptssince 2023
from 55.2% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
2.7%
−1.6 ptssince 2023
from 4.3% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
37.2%
+11.3 ptssince 2023
from 25.9% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
11.5%
+3.7 ptssince 2023
from 7.8% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
4.7%
+1.3 ptssince 2023
from 3.4% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
3.2%
+3.2 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.9%
−0.5 ptssince 2023
from 2.5% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
63.5%
−1.7 ptssince 2023
from 65.2% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
13.2%
−7.0 ptssince 2023
from 20.2% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
60.5%
+13.5 ptssince 2023
from 47.1% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.4%
+4.6 ptssince 2023
from 49.8% in 2023
Female
45.6%
−4.6 ptssince 2023
from 50.2% in 2023
Foreign born
2.7%
+1.2 ptssince 2023
from 1.4% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.0%
−2.7 ptssince 2023
from 9.6% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
9.9%
+1.8 ptssince 2023
from 8.1% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.3%
−3.9 ptssince 2023
from 6.2% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
95.2%
+7.3 ptssince 2023
from 87.9% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in West Glacier, Montana?

West Glacier, Montana has about 263 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in West Glacier, Montana?

The typical household in West Glacier, Montana earns about $90,000 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is West Glacier, Montana expensive?

In West Glacier, Montana, the median home is worth about $497,600, and the typical rent is about $1,008 a month.

How educated are people in West Glacier, Montana?

About 56.4% of adults age 25 and over in West Glacier, Montana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in West Glacier, Montana?

About 0.0% of people in West Glacier, Montana live below the federal poverty line.

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