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Westby

Montana · 167 residents · 0.562 sq mi
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Westby has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $61,000. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $85,800. With a median age of 48.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Poverty is rare here, at 5.5% of residents.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 48.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
24% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 141%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
167
−3%since 2000
from 172 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
297 / sq mi
−3%since 2000
from 306 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
48.8
−2%since 2000
from 50.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1181652122593061990201020202024Westby
2024290
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$61,000
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,875 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$34,478
+77%since 2000
from $19,438 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
38.2%
+28.6 ptssince 2009
from 9.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
5.5%
−3.9 ptssince 2000
from 9.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing13.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing9.8%
US avg: 0.5%
Information6.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance6.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Construction3.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing2.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Wholesale trade1.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$85,800
+141%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$663
+202%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $146 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
68.2%
−10.2 ptssince 2000
from 78.4% in 2000
31.8% rent
Afford Score
1.4
+95%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic90.4%(151)
Black1.2%(2)
Hispanic / Latino4.2%(7)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.1%(5)
Diversity Score20.1%(34)
Diversity Score
20
+361%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
23.9%
+4.4 ptssince 2000
from 19.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.7%
+8.5 ptssince 2000
from 85.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.6%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 4.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.3 min
+57%since 2000
from 12.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.5%
+11.9 ptssince 2009
from 68.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.5%
−5.0 ptssince 2009
from 6.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
55.8%
−0.5 ptssince 2011
from 56.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
20.7%
−39.3 ptssince 2009
from 60.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.4%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 47.4% in 2009
Female
54.6%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 52.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.9%
−79.7 ptssince 2013
from 84.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Westby, Montana?

Westby, Montana has about 167 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Westby, Montana?

The typical household in Westby, Montana earns about $61,000 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 $85,800, and the typical rent is about $663 a month.

How educated are people in Westby, Montana?

About 23.9% 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 5.5% 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 98 residents, a change of about -37 percent over that period.

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