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CITY · 2010 ACS

West Yellowstone

Montana · 1,271 residents · 0.908 sq mi
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West Yellowstone has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $40,813. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $288,600.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 39.4
US median: 37.2
More educated
32% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 45%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,271
+8%since 2000
from 1,177 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,400 / sq mi
+8%since 2000
from 1,296 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
39.4
+6%since 2000
from 37.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
8391K1K1K2K1990201020202024West Yellowstone
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$40,813
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,703 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,574
+34%since 2000
from $19,136 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
17.2%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 18.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
18.4%
+5.5 ptssince 2000
from 12.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.454
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information9.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade7.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade5.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction2.7%
US avg: 1.4%
Other services2.4%
US avg: 7%
Public administration1.8%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance0.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.6%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$288,600
+45%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $156,700 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$688
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $514 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
23.7%
−14.0 ptssince 2000
from 37.6% in 2000
61.9% rent
Vacancy rate
40.5%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 42.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
22.7%
−8.8 ptssince 2009
from 31.5% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
45.4%
+5.3 ptssince 2009
from 40.1% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
7.1
+39%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic77.4%(984)
Black0.4%(5)
Hispanic / Latino17.9%(228)
Asian0.9%(11)
Other1%(13)
Diversity Score42.1%(535)
Diversity Score
42
+105%since 2000
from 21 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
31.8%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 28.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
96.2%
+9.2 ptssince 2000
from 87.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
6.9%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 6.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
5.8 min
−28%since 2000
from 8.0 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
50.2%
−8.7 ptssince 2009
from 58.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
18.8%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 15.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
6.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
18.7%
+5.1 ptssince 2009
from 13.6% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
5.0%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
9.4%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 13.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
14.5%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 15.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
26.0%
−39.8 ptssince 2009
from 65.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.5%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
Female
50.5%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
Foreign born
7.3%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 6.2% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
8.9%
−38.2 ptssince 2009
from 47.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in West Yellowstone, Montana?

West Yellowstone, Montana has about 1,271 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in West Yellowstone, Montana earns about $40,813 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 $288,600, and the typical rent is about $688 a month.

How educated are people in West Yellowstone, Montana?

About 31.8% 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 18.4% of people in West Yellowstone, Montana live below the federal poverty line.

Has West Yellowstone, Montana grown since 1990?

Yes, West Yellowstone, Montana has grown since 1990. The population has added about 342 residents, a change of about 37 percent over that period.

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