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Whitewater

Montana · 105 residents · 1.061 sq mi
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Whitewater has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $34,583. Population has held roughly steady since 2023. At a median age of 31.2, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 25.7% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 52% less than the Montana median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 31.2
US median: 38.9
Average education
36% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
27% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
105
+5%since 2023
from 100 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
99 / sq mi
+5%since 2023
from 94 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
31.2
−1%since 2023
from 31.4 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
23670104138201020202024Whitewater
2024105
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$34,583
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $35,417 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,018
−6%since 2023
from $19,206 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
2.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 2.1% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
25.7%
−1.3 ptssince 2023
from 27.0% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.227
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.228 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing43.2%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction43.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade6.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance2.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Education & health services2.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median gross rent
$270
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $267 in 2023
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
26.5%
−0.6 ptssince 2023
from 27.1% in 2023
73.5% rent
Vacancy rate
21.0%
+8.2 ptssince 2023
from 12.7% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic67%(67)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other33%(33)
Diversity Score55.3%(55)
2024
White, non-Hispanic69.5%(73)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other30.5%(32)
Diversity Score53%(56)
Diversity Score
53
−4%since 2023
from 55 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
35.9%
+1.1 ptssince 2023
from 34.8% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
85.9%
−1.9 ptssince 2023
from 87.9% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
3.1%
+3.1 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
11.6 min
−6%since 2023
from 12.3 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
54.5%
+1.4 ptssince 2023
from 53.2% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.8%
−3.8 ptssince 2023
from 10.6% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
38.6%
+2.5 ptssince 2023
from 36.2% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.3%
+4.3 ptssince 2023
from 4.1% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
67.6%
−0.4 ptssince 2023
from 68.1% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
36.4%
+0.2 ptssince 2023
from 36.2% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
68.2%
+10.7 ptssince 2023
from 57.4% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.3%
−0.7 ptssince 2023
from 55.0% in 2023
Female
45.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2023
from 45.0% in 2023
Foreign born
3.8%
−0.2 ptssince 2023
from 4.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.8%
+1.6 ptssince 2023
from 7.2% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
1.9%
−0.1 ptssince 2023
from 2.0% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
11.4%
−1.6 ptssince 2023
from 13.0% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
81.6%
+4.5 ptssince 2023
from 77.1% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
95.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2023
from 95.5% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Whitewater, Montana?

Whitewater, Montana has about 105 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Whitewater, Montana?

The typical household in Whitewater, Montana earns about $34,583 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Whitewater, Montana expensive?

In Whitewater, Montana, the typical rent is about $270 a month.

How educated are people in Whitewater, Montana?

About 35.9% of adults age 25 and over in Whitewater, Montana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Whitewater, Montana?

About 25.7% of people in Whitewater, Montana live below the federal poverty line.

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

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