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West Kootenai

Montana · 365 residents · 16.074 sq mi
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West Kootenai has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $9,028. Population has held roughly steady since 2011. Median home value is $168,800. The poverty rate of 78.6% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 79% less than the Montana median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 36.3
US median: 37.2
More educated
34% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 25%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
365
+3%vs 2011
vs 354 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
23 / sq mi
+3%vs 2011
vs 22 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
36.3
+7%vs 2011
vs 33.9 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
5138272405539201020202024West Kootenai
2024494
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$9,028
−47%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $17,563 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$7,701
−14%vs 2011
vs $8,984 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
9.2%
+3.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 6.1% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
78.6%
+10.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 68.6% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.541
+3%vs 2011
vs 0.525 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade54.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Information18.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance8.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical8.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
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
$168,800
−25%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $230,700 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
51.1%
−32.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 83.7% in 2011
21.3% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
−36.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 36.4% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
38.1%
−8.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 46.3% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
100.0%
+54.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 45.8% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
18.7
+42%vs 2011
vs 13.1 in 2011
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic100%(354)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2010
White, non-Hispanic94.8%(346)
Black0.3%(1)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(9)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score6.8%(25)
Diversity Score
7
vs 0 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
33.9%
−2.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 36.6% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
76.8%
−5.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 82.0% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.8%
−3.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 6.2% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
8.6%
−7.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 15.8% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
9.4%
+9.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
57.0%
−6.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 63.7% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
8.6%
+2.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 6.2% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
16.4%
+2.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 14.4% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
15.3%
+3.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 12.2% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
19.5%
−1.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 20.5% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.3%
+0.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 53.7% in 2011
Female
45.7%
−0.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 46.3% in 2011
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.7%
−1.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 10.7% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in West Kootenai, Montana?

West Kootenai, Montana has about 365 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in West Kootenai, Montana earns about $9,028 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 $168,800.

How educated are people in West Kootenai, Montana?

About 33.9% 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 78.6% of people in West Kootenai, Montana live below the federal poverty line.

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