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West Glendive

Montana · 1,998 residents · 3.843 sq mi
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West Glendive has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $60,781. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $172,300.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 85%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,998
+9%since 2000
from 1,833 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
520 / sq mi
+9%since 2000
from 477 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
43.4
+8%since 2000
from 40.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 2000 – 2024
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20242K
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$60,781
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,487 in 2000
US average: $66,278
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,645
+97%since 2000
from $16,100 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
36.5%
+6.3 ptssince 2009
from 30.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
12.1%
−2.1 ptssince 2000
from 14.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade13.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance9.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical8.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Information7.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Retail trade5%
US avg: 10%
Construction4.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services3.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing2.2%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food2.1%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing1.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$172,300
+85%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $61,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$763
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $387 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
79.7%
−7.0 ptssince 2000
from 86.8% in 2000
20.3% rent
Afford Score
2.8
+53%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
2000 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.7%(1,790)
Black0.3%(5)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(16)
Asian0.3%(6)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.7%(67)
2020
White, non-Hispanic89.5%(1,788)
Black0.1%(2)
Hispanic / Latino3.1%(61)
Asian0.5%(10)
Other9.4%(187)
Diversity Score28.6%(571)
Diversity Score
29
+677%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.9%
+6.8 ptssince 2000
from 12.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.0%
+7.5 ptssince 2000
from 87.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.7%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 3.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
14.1 min
+24%since 2000
from 11.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
84.8%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 86.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.7%
−5.4 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.5%
−0.3 ptssince 2011
from 3.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
71.2%
−1.3 ptssince 2011
from 72.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
39.6%
−18.7 ptssince 2009
from 58.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.0%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.2% in 2009
Female
53.0%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.8% in 2009
Foreign born
1.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.8%
−84.8 ptssince 2013
from 88.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in West Glendive, Montana?

West Glendive, Montana has about 1,998 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in West Glendive, Montana earns about $60,781 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is West Glendive, Montana expensive?

In West Glendive, Montana, the median home is worth about $172,300, and the typical rent is about $763 a month.

How educated are people in West Glendive, Montana?

About 18.9% of adults age 25 and over in West Glendive, Montana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in West Glendive, Montana?

About 12.1% of people in West Glendive, 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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