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Wye

Montana · 1,055 residents · 2.922 sq mi
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Wye is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $109,625. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 674 residents. 50% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $569,100. At a median age of 30.2, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 30.2
US median: 38.9
More educated
50% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 143%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,055
+177%since 2000
from 381 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
361 / sq mi
+177%since 2000
from 130 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
30.2
−2%since 2000
from 30.8 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 2000 – 2024
2274987701K1K2000201020202024Wye
20241K
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$109,625
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $53,500 in 2000
US average: $82,259
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$49,264
+129%since 2000
from $21,553 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
80.8%
+42.3 ptssince 2009
from 38.5% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
2.7%
−8.2 ptssince 2000
from 11.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.321
−5%since 2010
from 0.339 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services15.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food11.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Public administration8.1%
US avg: 4.8%
Information6.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade3.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.9%
US avg: 1.6%
Finance & insurance2.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Manufacturing2.5%
US avg: 0.4%
Retail trade1.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0.4%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$569,100
+143%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $128,400 in 2000
US average: $376,019
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,802
+88%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $525 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
63.4%
−25.2 ptssince 2000
from 88.6% in 2000
36.6% rent
Vacancy rate
2.4%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
29.5%
+11.2 ptssince 2009
from 18.3% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
12.6%
−70.7 ptssince 2009
from 83.3% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.2
+116%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Gentrification Score
85
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic91.3%(348)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(6)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.2%(16)
2024
White, non-Hispanic97.6%(1,030)
Black1.6%(17)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.8%(8)
Diversity Score5.8%(61)
Diversity Score
6
+40%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
49.7%
+24.9 ptssince 2000
from 24.9% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
98.8%
+5.8 ptssince 2000
from 93.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
18.4%
+15.8 ptssince 2000
from 2.6% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
14.6 min
+71%since 2000
from 8.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
67.5%
−7.3 ptssince 2009
from 74.8% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
17.6%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 17.9% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
5.5%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 7.3% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
6.4%
+6.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% 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
3.0%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.3%
+1.3 ptssince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
89.0%
+19.0 ptssince 2011
from 70.0% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
24.9%
+16.8 ptssince 2009
from 8.1% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
67.7%
−12.0 ptssince 2009
from 79.7% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.5%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 44.4% in 2009
Female
51.5%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 55.6% in 2009
Foreign born
1.7%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
13.4%
−34.2 ptssince 2009
from 47.6% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
2.3%
−6.6 ptssince 2012
from 8.9% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.6%
−86.9 ptssince 2013
from 91.5% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
97.3%
+21.1 ptssince 2017
from 76.2% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
90.8%
−8.9 ptssince 2016
from 99.7% 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 Wye, Montana?

Wye, Montana has about 1,055 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Wye, Montana?

The typical household in Wye, Montana earns about $109,625 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Wye, Montana expensive?

In Wye, Montana, the median home is worth about $569,100, and the typical rent is about $1,802 a month.

How educated are people in Wye, Montana?

About 49.7% of adults age 25 and over in Wye, Montana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Wye, Montana?

About 2.7% of people in Wye, Montana live below the federal poverty line.

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