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Westby

Montana · 168 residents · 0.562 sq mi
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Westby has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $25,625. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $30,000. With a median age of 48.3, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 42% less than the Montana median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 48.3
US median: 37.2
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
168
−2%since 2000
from 172 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
299 / sq mi
−2%since 2000
from 306 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
48.3
−3%since 2000
from 50.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1181652122593061990201020202024Westby
2024290
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$25,625
−38%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,875 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,304
+25%since 2000
from $19,438 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
11.2%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 9.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
28.7%
+19.2 ptssince 2000
from 9.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.532
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information14.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance14.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing10.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Wholesale trade9%
US avg: 7.2%
Professional, scientific, technical9%
US avg: 4.2%
Construction6%
US avg: 1.4%
Transportation & warehousing6%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services6%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing4.5%
US avg: 0.5%
Other services4.5%
US avg: 7%
Public administration4.5%
US avg: 4.9%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$30,000
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,700 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$353
+91%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $146 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
14.6%
−63.8 ptssince 2000
from 78.4% in 2000
22.0% rent
Vacancy rate
31.0%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 30.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
27.1%
−8.6 ptssince 2009
from 35.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
7.3%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 8.1% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.2
+62%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic94.6%(159)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other5.6%(9)
Diversity Score17%(29)
Diversity Score
17
+290%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.7%
−9.9 ptssince 2000
from 19.5% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
96.8%
+11.6 ptssince 2000
from 85.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
1.6%
−3.1 ptssince 2000
from 4.7% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.1 min
+39%since 2000
from 12.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
66.2%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 68.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
12.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 12.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
6.2%
+5.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
6.2%
−9.6 ptssince 2009
from 15.7% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
12.4%
+5.9 ptssince 2009
from 6.5% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
16.4%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 15.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
31.3%
−28.7 ptssince 2009
from 60.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.3%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 47.4% in 2009
Female
51.7%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 52.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.0%
−31.6 ptssince 2009
from 42.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Westby, Montana?

Westby, Montana has about 168 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Westby, Montana?

The typical household in Westby, Montana earns about $25,625 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 $30,000, and the typical rent is about $353 a month.

How educated are people in Westby, Montana?

About 9.7% 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 28.7% 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 97 residents, a change of about -37 percent over that period.

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