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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Westby

Montana · 172 residents · 0.562 sq mi
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Westby has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $32,875. Population has fallen 35% since 1990, a loss of 93 residents. Median home value is $23,700. With a median age of 50.0, the population is older than the US median of 35.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 50.0
US median: 35.2
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 29%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
172
−35%since 1990
from 265 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
306 / sq mi
−35%since 1990
from 472 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
50.0
+29%since 1990
from 38.6 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1181652122593061990201020202024Westby
2024290
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$32,875
−4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $26,125 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,438
+83%since 1990
from $10,647 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
9.4%
+0.8 ptssince 1990
from 8.7% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$23,700
−29%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $25,500 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$146
−49%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $219 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
78.4%
+4.3 ptssince 1990
from 74.1% in 1990
21.6% rent
Afford Score
0.7
−26%since 1990
from 1.0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic100%(265)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2000
White, non-Hispanic96.5%(166)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score4.4%(7)
Diversity Score
4
from 0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.5%
+5.6 ptssince 1990
from 13.9% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
85.2%
+11.9 ptssince 1990
from 73.3% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
4.7%
+3.1 ptssince 1990
from 1.6% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
12.3 min
−39%since 1990
from 20.2 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
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 Westby, Montana?

Westby, Montana has about 172 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Westby, Montana?

The typical household in Westby, Montana earns about $32,875 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 $23,700, and the typical rent is about $146 a month.

How educated are people in Westby, Montana?

About 19.5% 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 9.4% of people in Westby, Montana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Westby, Montana grown since 1990?

Yes, Westby, Montana has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 93 residents, a change of about -35 percent over that period.

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

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