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Whitehall

Montana · 1,131 residents (2025 est.) · 0.71 sq mi
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Whitehall is home to 1,156 people in Montana. At a median age of 47.3, this is an older place than the country as a whole. 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, below the 36% national rate. That trails the Montana median by roughly 38%. 2% of locals were born outside the United States. Home values have more than doubled since 2000, reaching $194,100.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 47.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 48%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

1,156
+11%since 2000
from 1,044 in 2000
1,131 in 2025 (Census Bureau estimate)
1990 – 2025
1,640 / sq mi
−4%since 2009
from 1,715 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
47.3
+15%since 2000
from 41.2 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Land area
0.71 sq mi
Population, 19902024
8489471K1K1K19902000201020202024Whitehall
20241K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 53.7%(43)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 96.6%(76)
US avg: 6%
10 to 146.4%(74)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 195.1%(59)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 246.5%(75)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 3411.9%(137)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 447.5%(87)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 548.1%(94)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6411.9%(138)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7420.4%(236)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 8411.5%(133)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over0.3%(4)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

$44,844
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,940 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
$27,631
+78%since 2000
from $15,527 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
28.4%
+18.0 ptssince 2009
from 10.4% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
20.6%
+8.6 ptssince 2000
from 12.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
0.469
+23%since 2010
from 0.382 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information27.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance11.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical11.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade6%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.3%
US avg: 1.6%
Arts, entertainment, food4.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Wholesale trade3.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Manufacturing3.1%
US avg: 0.4%
Construction2.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services1.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Public administration0.7%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
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Section 03

Housing

$194,100
+48%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $71,800 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
$745
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $408 in 2000
US average: $1,442
65.1%
−3.5 ptssince 2000
from 68.7% in 2000
34.9% rent
11.4%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 11.1% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
2.38 people
−7%since 2009
from 2.57 people in 2009
US average: 2.54
23.6%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 25.6% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
54.2%
+30.3 ptssince 2009
from 23.9% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
4.3
+31%since 2009
from 3.3 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Years of local income it takes to buy a local home, on a scale of about 0 to 15. Lower is more affordable.
55
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93.6%(977)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(18)
Asian0.3%(3)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic90.9%(1,051)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(26)
Asian0%(0)
Other6.8%(79)
21
+123%since 2009
from 9 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican2.2%(26)
Ancestry
German24.9%(288)
English21.1%(244)
Irish16.1%(186)
Norwegian8.8%(102)
Polish8.8%(102)
Dutch5%(58)
Czech3.4%(39)
Italian3.3%(38)
French3%(35)
Scottish2.2%(26)
Swedish2%(23)
Danish1.8%(21)
+ 6 more ancestry groups with data
Finnish1%(12)
Austrian1%(11)
American0.3%(3)
Swiss0.3%(3)
Section 05

Education

20.0%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 18.4% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
86.1%
+4.4 ptssince 2000
from 81.7% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
7.0%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 5.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

22.3 min
+11%since 2000
from 20.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
74.9%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 76.3% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
13.5%
+5.7 ptssince 2009
from 7.8% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
6.3%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 8.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
4.9%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 8.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
0.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
5.0%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.2% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

8.9%
−5.1 ptssince 2011
from 14.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
52.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2011
from 52.3% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Women 20-64 in the labor force
69.1%
−12.0 ptssince 2020
from 81.1% in 2020
US average: 74.6%
10.9%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 10.9% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
23.3%
+9.1 ptssince 2009
from 14.2% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

50.3%
+4.9 ptssince 2009
from 45.3% in 2009
49.7%
−4.9 ptssince 2009
from 54.7% in 2009
1.6%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
6.9%
−8.8 ptssince 2009
from 15.7% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
38.4%
+17.2 ptssince 2012
from 21.2% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
12.1%
−16.4 ptssince 2013
from 28.5% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
81.1%
+19.2 ptssince 2017
from 61.9% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
Computer in household
89.8%
+2.9 ptssince 2020
from 86.9% in 2020
US average: 95.5%
84.5%
−8.9 ptssince 2020
from 93.4% in 2020
US average: 87.7%
97.9%
−0.2 ptssince 2016
from 98.1% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
0.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married37.6%(182)
Married38.8%(188)
Widowed11.2%(54)
Divorced12.4%(60)
Women 15+
Never married21.5%(103)
Married46.8%(224)
Widowed21.3%(102)
Divorced10.4%(50)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
Section 09

Health coverage

12.1%
−16.4 ptssince 2013
from 28.5% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
26.9%
−25.7 ptssince 2020
from 52.6% in 2020
US average: 54.8%
Direct-purchase
15.6%
+3.5 ptssince 2020
from 12.1% in 2020
US average: 13.8%
37.2%
+5.6 ptssince 2020
from 31.6% in 2020
US average: 18.4%
34.0%
+2.6 ptssince 2020
from 31.4% in 2020
US average: 20.9%
VA health care
5.6%
−1.6 ptssince 2020
from 7.2% in 2020
US average: 2.2%
Any private
39.9%
−18.3 ptssince 2020
from 58.2% in 2020
US average: 67.1%
Any public
64.4%
+2.5 ptssince 2020
from 61.9% in 2020
US average: 36.7%

Shares are "alone or in combination": a person with both Medicare and Medicaid counts in each, so categories overlap and do not sum to 100%.

Section 09 · Service history

Veterans

Veterans by period of service, 2024
Gulf War (2001 or later)18.5%(12)
US avg: 26.4%
Gulf War (1990s)18.5%(12)
US avg: 24.3%
Vietnam era80%(52)
US avg: 33.1%
Korean War0%(0)
US avg: 4.5%
World War II0%(0)
US avg: 1%

Share of the 65 veterans here. A veteran who served across eras counts in each, so shares can total more than 100%. Peacetime-only service is included in the total but not shown as an era.

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How many people live in Whitehall, Montana?

Whitehall, Montana has about 1,156 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Whitehall, Montana?

The typical household in Whitehall, Montana earns about $44,844 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Whitehall, Montana expensive?

In Whitehall, Montana, the median home is worth about $194,100, and the typical rent is about $745 a month.

How educated are people in Whitehall, Montana?

About 20.0% of adults age 25 and over in Whitehall, Montana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Whitehall, Montana?

About 20.6% of people in Whitehall, Montana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Whitehall, Montana grown since 1990?

Yes, Whitehall, Montana has grown since 1990. The population has added about 89 residents, a change of about 8 percent over that period.

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

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