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West Kootenai

Montana · 494 residents · 16.074 sq mi
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West Kootenai is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $93,869. Population has grown 24% since 2023. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $270,000. With a median age of 44.5, 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 44.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 9%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
494
+24%since 2023
from 397 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
31 / sq mi
+24%since 2023
from 25 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
44.5
−13%since 2023
from 51.0 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
5138272405539201020202024West Kootenai
2024494
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$93,869
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $74,722 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,852
−7%since 2023
from $35,237 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
68.1%
+19.7 ptssince 2023
from 48.3% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.386
+3%since 2023
from 0.376 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade26.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade11.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Information3.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$270,000
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $287,200 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
82.4%
−1.8 ptssince 2023
from 84.2% in 2023
17.6% rent
Vacancy rate
39.9%
−2.7 ptssince 2023
from 42.6% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
29.6%
+9.8 ptssince 2023
from 19.8% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.9
−25%since 2023
from 3.8 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Gentrification Score
51
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic100%(397)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic95.5%(472)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other4.5%(22)
Diversity Score10.6%(53)
Diversity Score
11
from 0 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.9%
−8.9 ptssince 2023
from 17.8% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
60.9%
−1.3 ptssince 2023
from 62.1% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.0 min
+86%since 2023
from 16.7 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
11.4%
−6.6 ptssince 2023
from 18.1% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
26.9%
+7.6 ptssince 2023
from 19.4% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
19.6%
+9.3 ptssince 2023
from 10.3% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
35.2%
−17.1 ptssince 2023
from 52.3% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
6.8%
+6.8 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
26.9%
+1.9 ptssince 2023
from 25.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
53.0%
+6.9 ptssince 2023
from 46.1% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
32.4%
−7.6 ptssince 2023
from 40.0% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
49.8%
−12.8 ptssince 2023
from 62.6% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
61.3%
+7.7 ptssince 2023
from 53.7% in 2023
Female
38.7%
−7.7 ptssince 2023
from 46.3% in 2023
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.4%
−4.4 ptssince 2023
from 12.8% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
13.0%
−3.4 ptssince 2023
from 16.4% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
54.3%
+15.3 ptssince 2023
from 39.0% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
73.1%
−1.9 ptssince 2023
from 75.0% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
52.6%
−14.1 ptssince 2023
from 66.8% 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 Kootenai, Montana?

West Kootenai, Montana has about 494 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in West Kootenai, Montana earns about $93,869 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is West Kootenai, Montana expensive?

In West Kootenai, Montana, the median home is worth about $270,000.

How educated are people in West Kootenai, Montana?

About 8.9% of adults age 25 and over in West Kootenai, Montana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in West Kootenai, Montana?

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

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