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Willow Creek

Montana · 230 residents · 2.729 sq mi
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Willow Creek has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $50,833. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $161,200.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 35%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
230
+10%since 2000
from 209 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
84 / sq mi
+10%since 2000
from 77 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.7
+19%since 2000
from 33.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 2000 – 2024
541231932633322000201020202024Willow Creek
2024181
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$50,833
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,386 in 2000
US average: $66,278
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,616
+101%since 2000
from $13,251 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
20.2%
+20.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
10.2%
−3.9 ptssince 2000
from 14.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing21.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction19.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade14.8%
US avg: 10%
Information13%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade9.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance6.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food3.5%
US avg: 2%
Other services3.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing2.6%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$161,200
+35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $79,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$704
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $538 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
72.9%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 70.4% in 2000
27.1% rent
Afford Score
3.2
+30%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
2000 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic93.9%(216)
Black0.4%(1)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(6)
Asian0.9%(2)
Other0.9%(2)
Diversity Score11.8%(27)
Diversity Score
12
−22%since 2000
from 15 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.5%
−19.1 ptssince 2000
from 32.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.2%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 90.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.3%
−4.4 ptssince 2000
from 5.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.4 min
+34%since 2000
from 20.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
66.7%
+15.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−5.9 ptssince 2009
from 5.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.9%
−11.1 ptssince 2011
from 11.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
67.8%
−4.6 ptssince 2011
from 72.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
23.5%
−49.2 ptssince 2009
from 72.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.6%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
Female
51.4%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
1.4%
−67.1 ptssince 2013
from 68.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Willow Creek, Montana?

Willow Creek, Montana has about 230 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Willow Creek, Montana earns about $50,833 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 $161,200, and the typical rent is about $704 a month.

How educated are people in Willow Creek, Montana?

About 13.5% 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 10.2% of people in Willow Creek, Montana live below the federal poverty line.

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