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West Glacier

Montana · 221 residents · 4.142 sq mi
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West Glacier has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $59,167. Population has grown 33% since 2019. 64% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $428,600. With a median age of 56.9, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. 64% 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: $66,278
Older
median age 56.9
US median: 38.8
More educated
64% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 41%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

221
+33%since 2019
from 166 in 2019
2010 – 2024
53 / sq mi
+33%since 2019
from 40 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
56.9
+58%since 2019
from 35.9 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 20102024
114184255325396201020202024West Glacier
2024263
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$59,167
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $50,972 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
$32,840
+7%since 2019
from $30,679 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
38.7%
+1.4 ptssince 2019
from 37.3% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
8.5%
+2.9 ptssince 2019
from 5.6% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information16.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade1.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$428,600
+41%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $300,000 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
$707
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $675 in 2019
US average: $1,124
81.6%
+25.6 ptssince 2019
from 56.0% in 2019
18.4% rent
7.2
+23%since 2019
from 5.9 in 2019
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic100%(166)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2020
White, non-Hispanic91.4%(202)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3.2%(7)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score8.1%(18)
8
from 0 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

64.0%
+10.0 ptssince 2019
from 54.0% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 100.0% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
29.0%
+0.7 ptssince 2019
from 28.3% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

15.3 min
+6%since 2019
from 14.4 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
65.5%
+4.0 ptssince 2019
from 61.4% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
4.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2019
from 4.0% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
49.1%
−10.6 ptssince 2019
from 59.7% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
43.6%
−2.1 ptssince 2019
from 45.8% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

51.6%
+0.4 ptssince 2019
from 51.2% in 2019
48.4%
−0.4 ptssince 2019
from 48.8% in 2019
1.6%
+0.4 ptssince 2019
from 1.2% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
8.1%
−16.6 ptssince 2019
from 24.7% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in West Glacier, Montana?

West Glacier, Montana has about 221 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in West Glacier, Montana earns about $59,167 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 $428,600, and the typical rent is about $707 a month.

How educated are people in West Glacier, Montana?

About 64.0% 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 8.5% of people in West Glacier, Montana live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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