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West Glacier

Montana · 227 residents · 4.142 sq mi
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West Glacier has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $45,481. Population has fallen 35% since 2011, a loss of 123 residents. 40% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $129,200. With a median age of 52.5, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. 40% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, well above the US average, yet household income trails the national figure — a profile common to graduate-student tracts and academic hubs.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 52.5
US median: 37.2
More educated
40% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 36%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
227
−35%vs 2011
vs 350 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
55 / sq mi
−35%vs 2011
vs 85 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
52.5
+44%vs 2011
vs 36.4 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
114184255325396201020202024West Glacier
2024263
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$45,481
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $52,738 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,005
+6%vs 2011
vs $24,529 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
16.5%
−1.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 17.5% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
15.2%
−2.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 18.0% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.366
+2%vs 2011
vs 0.357 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information9.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction5%
US avg: 1.4%
Wholesale trade2.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$129,200
−36%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $208,900 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$705
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $753 in 2011
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
35.0%
−30.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 65.6% in 2011
23.1% rent
Vacancy rate
58.6%
+6.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 51.7% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
27.2%
+2.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 24.8% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
−13.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 13.2% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.8
−28%vs 2011
vs 4.0 in 2011
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic94.9%(332)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino5.1%(18)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score12.2%(43)
2010
White, non-Hispanic99.6%(226)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
Diversity Score
0
−100%vs 2011
vs 12 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
40.3%
−4.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 44.9% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
100.0%
+4.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 95.9% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
9.9%
−1.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 11.5% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.4 min
+14%vs 2011
vs 14.3 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
23.5%
−20.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 44.1% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
50.4%
+33.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 16.8% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
6.7%
−21.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 27.7% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
19.3%
+7.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 11.4% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
36.1%
+20.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 15.8% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
62.2%
+27.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 34.7% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.9%
−4.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 49.7% in 2011
Female
55.1%
+4.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 50.3% in 2011
Foreign born
8.6%
+2.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 5.7% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.0%
+5.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 5.7% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in West Glacier, Montana?

West Glacier, Montana has about 227 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in West Glacier, Montana earns about $45,481 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 $129,200, and the typical rent is about $705 a month.

How educated are people in West Glacier, Montana?

About 40.3% 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 15.2% of people in West Glacier, Montana live below the federal poverty line.

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