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West Yellowstone

Montana · 1,272 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 $39,342. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $275,000. Households here earn about 30% less than the Montana median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.2
US median: 38.8
Average education
32% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,272
+8%since 2000
from 1,177 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,401 / sq mi
+8%since 2000
from 1,296 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.2
+3%since 2000
from 37.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
8391K1K1K2K1990201020202024West Yellowstone
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$39,342
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,703 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,036
+36%since 2000
from $19,136 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
22.1%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 18.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
14.2%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 12.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information19.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance10.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical10.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade5.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction4.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services3.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Transportation & warehousing1.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.6%
US avg: 2%
Retail trade0.2%
US avg: 10%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$275,000
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $156,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$629
−19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $514 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
39.3%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 37.6% in 2000
60.7% rent
Afford Score
7.0
+37%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic71.1%(904)
Black1.1%(14)
Hispanic / Latino21.1%(268)
Asian1.6%(20)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score48.5%(617)
Diversity Score
49
+136%since 2000
from 21 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
31.8%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 28.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
96.6%
+9.6 ptssince 2000
from 87.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
14.4%
+8.1 ptssince 2000
from 6.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
6.3 min
−21%since 2000
from 8.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
64.5%
+5.6 ptssince 2009
from 58.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.2%
−9.8 ptssince 2009
from 13.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.1%
−5.9 ptssince 2011
from 8.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
69.2%
−2.7 ptssince 2011
from 71.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
37.8%
−28.0 ptssince 2009
from 65.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
42.7%
−8.5 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
Female
57.3%
+8.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
Foreign born
7.1%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 6.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
16.5%
−42.7 ptssince 2013
from 59.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in West Yellowstone, Montana?

West Yellowstone, Montana has about 1,272 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in West Yellowstone, Montana earns about $39,342 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 $275,000, and the typical rent is about $629 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 14.2% 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 343 residents, a change of about 37 percent over that period.

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