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Willow Creek

Montana · 181 residents · 2.73 sq mi
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With 181 people, Willow Creek is a city in Montana. At a median age of 59.1, this is an older place than the country as a whole. 94% of homes are owner-occupied. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, below the 36% national rate. Getting to work takes 46 minutes on average. The foreign-born share is 0%.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 59.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 212%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

181
−13%since 2000
from 209 in 2000
2000 – 2024
66 / sq mi
+135%since 2009
from 28 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
59.1
+76%since 2000
from 33.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Land area
2.73 sq mi
Population, 20002024
541231932633322000201020202024Willow Creek
2024181
2000201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 57.7%(14)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 98.8%(16)
US avg: 6%
10 to 143.3%(6)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 192.2%(4)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 240%(0)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 3410.5%(19)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 446.1%(11)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 546.6%(12)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6431.5%(57)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7416.6%(30)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 843.3%(6)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over3.3%(6)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

$62,857
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,386 in 2000
US average: $82,259
2000 – 2024
$57,006
+330%since 2000
from $13,251 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
33.3%
+33.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
9.9%
−4.1 ptssince 2000
from 14.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
0.581
+75%since 2010
from 0.332 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade30.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing14.3%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction14.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Information14.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade7.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

$450,000
+212%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $79,200 in 2000
US average: $376,019
2000 – 2024
93.6%
+23.2 ptssince 2000
from 70.4% in 2000
6.4% rent
20.4%
−10.2 ptssince 2009
from 30.6% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
2.32 people
−27%since 2010
from 3.17 people in 2010
US average: 2.54
17.8%
−27.6 ptssince 2009
from 45.5% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
0.0%
−50.0 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
7.2
+38%since 2009
from 5.2 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.
52
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic90.9%(190)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino5.3%(11)
Asian1%(2)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic96.7%(175)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.3%(6)
8
−14%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

Ancestry
German19.9%(36)
American5.5%(10)
Irish4.4%(8)
Dutch3.9%(7)
Scottish3.9%(7)
Danish3.3%(6)
English2.8%(5)
Czech1.7%(3)
Norwegian1.7%(3)
Greek1.1%(2)
Lithuanian1.1%(2)
Section 05

Education

12.8%
−19.9 ptssince 2000
from 32.6% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
87.9%
−2.8 ptssince 2000
from 90.8% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
12.8%
+7.1 ptssince 2000
from 5.7% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

45.5 min
+122%since 2000
from 20.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
87.3%
+35.7 ptssince 2009
from 51.6% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
0.0%
−19.4 ptssince 2009
from 19.4% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
9.5%
−9.8 ptssince 2009
from 19.4% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
3.2%
−6.5 ptssince 2009
from 9.7% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
0.0%
−5.9 ptssince 2009
from 5.9% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

3.1%
−8.9 ptssince 2011
from 11.9% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
44.8%
−27.6 ptssince 2011
from 72.4% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Women 20-64 in the labor force
54.2%
−23.6 ptssince 2020
from 77.8% in 2020
US average: 74.6%
9.5%
−20.8 ptssince 2009
from 30.3% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
63.5%
+15.0 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

47.0%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
53.0%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
2.8%
−9.4 ptssince 2009
from 12.2% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
11.6%
−9.1 ptssince 2012
from 20.7% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
0.0%
−31.5 ptssince 2013
from 31.5% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
94.9%
+18.6 ptssince 2017
from 76.3% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
Computer in household
97.4%
+3.2 ptssince 2020
from 94.2% in 2020
US average: 95.5%
100.0%
+2.3 ptssince 2020
from 97.7% in 2020
US average: 87.7%
100.0%
+2.2 ptssince 2016
from 97.8% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married18.3%(13)
Married69%(49)
Widowed5.6%(4)
Divorced7%(5)
Women 15+
Never married2.7%(2)
Married83.8%(62)
Widowed2.7%(2)
Divorced10.8%(8)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
Section 09

Health coverage

0.0%
−31.5 ptssince 2013
from 31.5% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
52.5%
−16.0 ptssince 2020
from 68.5% in 2020
US average: 54.8%
Direct-purchase
13.3%
−5.7 ptssince 2020
from 19.0% in 2020
US average: 13.8%
29.3%
+7.5 ptssince 2020
from 21.8% in 2020
US average: 18.4%
23.8%
+8.5 ptssince 2020
from 15.3% in 2020
US average: 20.9%
VA health care
0.0%
−4.2 ptssince 2020
from 4.2% in 2020
US average: 2.2%
Any private
64.1%
−20.6 ptssince 2020
from 84.7% in 2020
US average: 67.1%
Any public
47.0%
+16.0 ptssince 2020
from 31.0% 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)0%(0)
US avg: 26.4%
Gulf War (1990s)0%(0)
US avg: 24.3%
Vietnam era0%(0)
US avg: 33.1%
Korean War0%(0)
US avg: 4.5%
World War II100%(4)
US avg: 1%

Share of the 4 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 Willow Creek, Montana?

Willow Creek, Montana has about 181 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Willow Creek, Montana?

The typical household in Willow Creek, Montana earns about $62,857 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Willow Creek, Montana expensive?

In Willow Creek, Montana, the median home is worth about $450,000.

How educated are people in Willow Creek, Montana?

About 12.8% of adults age 25 and over in Willow Creek, Montana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Willow Creek, Montana?

About 9.9% of people in Willow Creek, 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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