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Wye

Montana · 714 residents · 2.922 sq mi
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Wye is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $88,750. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 87% since 2000. 46% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $330,400. Households here earn about 57% more than the Montana median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 40.9
US median: 38.8
More educated
46% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 71%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
714
+87%since 2000
from 381 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
244 / sq mi
+87%since 2000
from 130 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.9
+33%since 2000
from 30.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 2000 – 2024
2274987701K1K2000201020202024Wye
20241K
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$88,750
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $53,500 in 2000
US average: $66,278
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,713
+33%since 2000
from $21,553 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
67.1%
+28.6 ptssince 2009
from 38.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
18.1%
+7.2 ptssince 2000
from 11.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services15.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance12.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical12.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade11.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Information4.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Public administration4.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction3.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$330,400
+71%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $128,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$988
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $525 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
68.2%
−20.4 ptssince 2000
from 88.6% in 2000
31.8% rent
Afford Score
3.7
+55%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
2000 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic87.8%(627)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino5.3%(38)
Asian1%(7)
Other3%(21)
Diversity Score22.2%(159)
Diversity Score
22
+433%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
46.5%
+21.6 ptssince 2000
from 24.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 93.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
26.4%
+23.8 ptssince 2000
from 2.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.6 min
+83%since 2000
from 8.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
76.9%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 74.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
13.4%
+13.4 ptssince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
72.1%
+2.1 ptssince 2011
from 70.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
49.1%
−30.6 ptssince 2009
from 79.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.0%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 44.4% in 2009
Female
53.0%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 55.6% in 2009
Foreign born
1.2%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
1.7%
−89.8 ptssince 2013
from 91.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Wye, Montana?

Wye, Montana has about 714 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Wye, Montana?

The typical household in Wye, Montana earns about $88,750 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 $330,400, and the typical rent is about $988 a month.

How educated are people in Wye, Montana?

About 46.5% 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 18.1% of people in Wye, Montana live below the federal poverty line.

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