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Whitehall

Montana · 1,006 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 $39,342. Population has declined 4% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $152,800. With a median age of 45.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 30% less than the Montana median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 45.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
24% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 42%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,006
−4%since 2000
from 1,044 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,427 / sq mi
−4%since 2000
from 1,481 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
45.7
+11%since 2000
from 41.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
8489471K1K1K1990201020202024Whitehall
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$39,342
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,940 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,756
+72%since 2000
from $15,527 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
32.2%
+21.8 ptssince 2009
from 10.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
15.3%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 12.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information23.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services10.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Retail trade10.2%
US avg: 10%
Public administration9.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing4.2%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance2.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Wholesale trade2.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Education & health services2.1%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1.6%
US avg: 2%
Professional, scientific, technical0.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$152,800
+42%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $71,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$710
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $408 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
66.9%
−1.8 ptssince 2000
from 68.7% in 2000
33.1% rent
Afford Score
3.9
+62%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic89.7%(902)
Black0.2%(2)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(19)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other1.9%(19)
Diversity Score10.6%(106)
Diversity Score
11
+104%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
24.3%
+5.9 ptssince 2000
from 18.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
97.6%
+15.9 ptssince 2000
from 81.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
10.3%
+5.4 ptssince 2000
from 5.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.7 min
−3%since 2000
from 20.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.0%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 76.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.8%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 6.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
10.6%
−3.4 ptssince 2011
from 14.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
53.7%
+1.5 ptssince 2011
from 52.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
26.9%
−34.6 ptssince 2009
from 61.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.6%
+5.3 ptssince 2009
from 45.3% in 2009
Female
49.4%
−5.3 ptssince 2009
from 54.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.4%
−68.1 ptssince 2013
from 71.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Whitehall, Montana?

Whitehall, Montana has about 1,006 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Whitehall, Montana?

The typical household in Whitehall, Montana earns about $39,342 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 $152,800, and the typical rent is about $710 a month.

How educated are people in Whitehall, Montana?

About 24.3% 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 15.3% 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 61 residents, a change of about -6 percent over that period.

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