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Whitehall

Montana · 1,038 residents · 0.705 sq mi
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Whitehall has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $28,465. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $91,300. With a median age of 45.7, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. The poverty rate of 22.7% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 35% less than the Montana median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 45.7
US median: 37.2
Less educated
20% 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
1,038
−1%since 2000
from 1,044 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,472 / sq mi
−1%since 2000
from 1,481 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
45.7
+11%since 2000
from 41.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
8489471K1K1K1990201020202024Whitehall
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$28,465
−25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,940 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,182
+11%since 2000
from $15,527 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
7.3%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 10.4% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
22.7%
+10.8 ptssince 2000
from 12.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.382
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade15.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Information14.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance7.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services6.5%
US avg: 7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Arts, entertainment, food6.1%
US avg: 2.4%
Professional, scientific, technical5%
US avg: 4.2%
Construction3.8%
US avg: 1.4%
Retail trade3.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Manufacturing2.5%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services2.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Public administration2.1%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.2%
US avg: 3.1%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$91,300
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $71,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$533
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $408 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
34.2%
−34.4 ptssince 2000
from 68.7% in 2000
37.8% rent
Vacancy rate
8.7%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 11.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
29.4%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 25.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
30.0%
+6.2 ptssince 2009
from 23.9% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.2
+34%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93.6%(977)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(18)
Asian0.3%(3)
Other0%
Diversity Score5.2%(54)
2010
White, non-Hispanic92.5%(960)
Black0.2%(2)
Hispanic / Latino2%(21)
Asian0.5%(5)
Other2.3%(24)
Diversity Score12.4%(128)
Diversity Score
12
+139%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.8%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 18.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
87.3%
+5.5 ptssince 2000
from 81.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
6.6%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 5.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.8 min
+13%since 2000
from 20.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
65.3%
−11.0 ptssince 2009
from 76.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
15.3%
+7.5 ptssince 2009
from 7.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.4%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 8.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
15.0%
+7.1 ptssince 2009
from 8.0% 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
6.8%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 6.2% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
7.7%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 10.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
10.5%
−51.0 ptssince 2009
from 61.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.8%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 45.3% in 2009
Female
53.2%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 54.7% in 2009
Foreign born
1.8%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
16.5%
−28.4 ptssince 2009
from 44.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Whitehall, Montana?

Whitehall, Montana has about 1,038 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Whitehall, Montana?

The typical household in Whitehall, Montana earns about $28,465 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 $91,300, and the typical rent is about $533 a month.

How educated are people in Whitehall, Montana?

About 19.8% 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 22.7% of people in Whitehall, Montana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Whitehall, Montana grown since 1990?

Yes, Whitehall, Montana has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 29 residents, a change of about -3 percent over that period.

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