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Westby

Montana · 162 residents (2025 est.) · 0.562 sq mi
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Westby has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $32,500. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 69% since 2000. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $65,800. With a median age of 53.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 55% less than the Montana median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 53.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 52%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
290
+69%since 2000
from 172 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
516 / sq mi
+69%since 2000
from 306 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
53.3
+7%since 2000
from 50.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:162 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1181652122593061990201020202024Westby
2024290
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$32,500
−46%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,875 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,981
+65%since 2000
from $19,438 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
28.8%
+19.2 ptssince 2009
from 9.7% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
8.3%
−1.2 ptssince 2000
from 9.4% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.423
−20%since 2010
from 0.532 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade11%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.9%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction3.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing2.2%
US avg: 0.4%
Finance & insurance2.2%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing0.7%
US avg: 2.2%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
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
$65,800
+52%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,700 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$358
+35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $146 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
89.4%
+11.0 ptssince 2000
from 78.4% in 2000
10.6% rent
Vacancy rate
29.3%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 30.1% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
19.4%
−16.4 ptssince 2009
from 35.7% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
−8.1 ptssince 2009
from 8.1% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.0
+181%since 2000
from 0.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
58
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.5%(166)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.4%(7)
2024
White, non-Hispanic98.6%(286)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.4%(4)
Diversity Score3.4%(10)
Diversity Score
3
−22%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.0%
−1.5 ptssince 2000
from 19.5% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
92.5%
+7.4 ptssince 2000
from 85.2% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
3.5%
−1.2 ptssince 2000
from 4.7% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.2 min
+23%since 2000
from 12.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
81.6%
+13.1 ptssince 2009
from 68.5% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
3.7%
−8.7 ptssince 2009
from 12.4% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
14.7%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 15.7% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
1.9%
−4.5 ptssince 2009
from 6.5% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.9%
+2.9 ptssince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
58.1%
+1.8 ptssince 2011
from 56.3% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
5.1%
−10.4 ptssince 2009
from 15.6% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
11.0%
−49.0 ptssince 2009
from 60.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.5%
+7.1 ptssince 2009
from 47.4% in 2009
Female
45.5%
−7.1 ptssince 2009
from 52.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.9%
−33.8 ptssince 2009
from 42.6% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
14.8%
−3.0 ptssince 2012
from 17.8% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
16.6%
−68.0 ptssince 2013
from 84.6% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
84.6%
+4.0 ptssince 2017
from 80.6% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
99.6%
+4.7 ptssince 2016
from 94.9% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.4%
−2.1 ptssince 2016
from 2.5% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Westby, Montana?

Westby, Montana has about 290 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Westby, Montana?

The typical household in Westby, Montana earns about $32,500 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Westby, Montana expensive?

In Westby, Montana, the median home is worth about $65,800, and the typical rent is about $358 a month.

How educated are people in Westby, Montana?

About 18.0% of adults age 25 and over in Westby, Montana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Westby, Montana?

About 8.3% of people in Westby, Montana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Westby, Montana grown since 1990?

Yes, Westby, Montana has grown since 1990. The population has added about 25 residents, a change of about 9 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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