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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Westby

Montana · 265 residents · 0.562 sq mi
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Westby has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $26,125. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 54% since 2000. Median home value is $25,500. With a median age of 38.6, the population is older than the US median of 33.0.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 38.6
US median: 33.0
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Less affordable
home values up 42%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

265
+54%vs 2000
vs 172 in 2000
1990 – 2025
472 / sq mi
+54%vs 2000
vs 306 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
38.6
−23%vs 2000
vs 50.0 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
1181652122593061990201020202024Westby
2024290
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$26,125
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $32,875 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$10,647
−45%vs 2000
vs $19,438 in 2000
US average: $14,340
8.7%
−0.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 9.4% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$25,500
+42%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $23,700 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$219
+98%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $146 in 2000
US average: $450
74.1%
−4.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 78.4% in 2000
25.9% rent
1.0
+35%vs 2000
vs 0.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
1990
White, non-Hispanic100%(265)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
0
−100%vs 2000
vs 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

13.9%
−5.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 19.5% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
73.3%
−11.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 85.2% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
1.6%
−3.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 4.7% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

20.2 min
+64%vs 2000
vs 12.3 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Westby, Montana?

Westby, Montana has about 265 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Westby, Montana?

The typical household in Westby, Montana earns about $26,125 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 $25,500, and the typical rent is about $219 a month.

How educated are people in Westby, Montana?

About 13.9% 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 8.7% of people in Westby, 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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