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Willow Creek

Montana · 181 residents · 2.729 sq mi
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Willow Creek has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $62,857. Population has declined 13% since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $450,000. With a median age of 59.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

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

Total population
181
−13%since 2000
from 209 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
66 / sq mi
−13%since 2000
from 77 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
59.1
+76%since 2000
from 33.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 2000 – 2024
541231932633322000201020202024Willow Creek
2024181
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$62,857
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,386 in 2000
US average: $82,259
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$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%
Poverty rate
9.9%
−4.1 ptssince 2000
from 14.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
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

Median home value
$450,000
+212%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $79,200 in 2000
US average: $376,019
2000 – 2024
Owner-occupied
93.6%
+23.2 ptssince 2000
from 70.4% in 2000
6.4% rent
Vacancy rate
20.4%
−10.2 ptssince 2009
from 30.6% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
17.8%
−27.6 ptssince 2009
from 45.5% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
−50.0 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
7.2
+193%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Gentrification Score
52
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic90.9%(190)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino5.3%(11)
Asian1%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score15.1%(32)
2024
White, non-Hispanic96.7%(175)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.3%(6)
Diversity Score8%(15)
Diversity Score
8
−47%since 2000
from 15 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
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%
Graduate degree
12.8%
+7.1 ptssince 2000
from 5.7% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
45.5 min
+122%since 2000
from 20.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
87.3%
+35.7 ptssince 2009
from 51.6% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−19.4 ptssince 2009
from 19.4% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
9.5%
−9.8 ptssince 2009
from 19.4% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
3.2%
−6.5 ptssince 2009
from 9.7% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−5.9 ptssince 2009
from 5.9% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.1%
−8.9 ptssince 2011
from 11.9% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
44.8%
−27.6 ptssince 2011
from 72.4% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
9.5%
−20.8 ptssince 2009
from 30.3% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
63.5%
−9.2 ptssince 2009
from 72.7% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.0%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
Female
53.0%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.8%
−42.1 ptssince 2009
from 44.9% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
11.6%
−9.1 ptssince 2012
from 20.7% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.0%
−68.5 ptssince 2013
from 68.5% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
94.9%
+18.6 ptssince 2017
from 76.3% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
+2.2 ptssince 2016
from 97.8% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

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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