CITY · 1990 CENSUS

West Yellowstone

Montana · 929 residents · 0.908 sq mi

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West Yellowstone has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $21,950. Population has fallen 21% since 2000, a loss of 248 residents. Median home value is $86,900.

At a glance

Lower income

below the US median

US median: $30,130

Mid-age

median age 34.6

US median: 33.0

More educated

23% hold a bachelor's degree

US average: 20%

More affordable

home values down 27%, inflation adjusted

US median home: $93,722

Section 01

Population & growth

Total population

929

−21%vs 2000

vs 1,177 in 2000

1990 – 2025

Population density

1,023 / sq mi

−21%vs 2000

vs 1,296 / sq mi in 2000

US average: 221

Median age

34.6

−7%vs 2000

vs 37.0 in 2000

US average: 33.0

Population, 1990 – 2024

20241K

Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income

$21,950

−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000

vs $30,703 in 2000

US average: $30,130

1990 – 2024

Per capita income

$11,950

−38%vs 2000

vs $19,136 in 2000

US average: $14,340

Poverty rate

13.7%

+0.8 ptsvs 2000

vs 12.9% in 2000

US average: 13.2%

Section 03

Housing

Median home value

$86,900

−27%inflation adjusted, since 2000

vs $156,700 in 2000

US average: $93,722

1990 – 2024

Median gross rent

$338

−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000

vs $514 in 2000

US average: $450

Owner-occupied

48.6%

+10.9 ptsvs 2000

vs 37.6% in 2000

51.4% rent

Afford Score

4.0

−22%vs 2000

vs 5.1 in 2000

1990 – 2024

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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000

White, non-Hispanic89%(1,048)

Black0.3%(4)

Hispanic / Latino7.7%(91)

Asian0.7%(8)

Other0%

Diversity Score20.6%(242)

1990

White, non-Hispanic98.5%(915)

Black0%(0)

Hispanic / Latino0.9%(8)

Asian0.8%(7)

Other0.8%(7)

Diversity Score5.8%(54)

Diversity Score

−72%vs 2000

vs 21 in 2000

1990 – 2024

Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

23.4%

−4.8 ptsvs 2000

vs 28.2% in 2000

US average: 20.3%

High school or higher

85.5%

−1.5 ptsvs 2000

vs 87.0% in 2000

US average: 75.2%

Graduate degree

8.0%

+1.8 ptsvs 2000

vs 6.3% in 2000

US average: 7.1%

Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute

22.7 min

+185%vs 2000

vs 8.0 min in 2000

US average: 21.9

Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in West Yellowstone, Montana?

West Yellowstone, Montana has about 929 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in West Yellowstone, Montana earns about $21,950 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is West Yellowstone, Montana expensive?

In West Yellowstone, Montana, the median home is worth about $86,900, and the typical rent is about $338 a month.

How educated are people in West Yellowstone, Montana?

About 23.4% of adults age 25 and over in West Yellowstone, Montana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in West Yellowstone, Montana?

About 13.7% of people in West Yellowstone, 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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