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West Yellowstone

County:
Gallatin County
County Seat:
No
Area (mi²):
0.908
State:
Montana

West Yellowstone is a town located in Gallatin County, Montana. West Yellowstone has a 2026 population of 1,164. West Yellowstone is currently declining at a rate of -1.61% annually and its population has decreased by -8.85% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,277 in 2020.

The median household income in West Yellowstone is $58,839 with a poverty rate of 13.09%. The median age in West Yellowstone is 31.4 years: 30 years for males, and 33 years for females. For every 100 females there are 97.9 males.

1.2K
Total Population
1,282
Density (mi²)
-19 -1.61%
Growth

West Yellowstone Population

West Yellowstone Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
20261,164-19-1.61%
20251,183-19-1.58%
20241,202-21-1.72%
20231,223-26-2.08%
20221,249-31-2.42%
20211,28030.23%
20201,277-1-0.08%
20191,379-2-0.14%
20181,38130.22%
20171,378151.1%
20161,363181.34%
20151,345171.28%
20141,32850.38%
20131,323161.22%
20121,307110.85%
20111,296251.97%
20101,27110.08%

Median Age

Overall: 31.4 years
Female: 33 years
Male: 30 years

West Yellowstone Adults

There are 1,063 adults, (128 of whom are seniors) in West Yellowstone.

Sex Ratio

Female: 745 (50.5%)
Male: 729 (49.5%)

Demographics

The racial composition of West Yellowstone includes 62.48% White, 5.56% Native American, and smaller percentages for Asian and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White92162.48%
Two or more races45230.66%
Native American825.56%
Asian191.29%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Two or more races41027.82%
White1399.43%
Native American825.56%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White78253.05%
Two or more races422.85%
Asian191.29%

West Yellowstone Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

West Yellowstone 's average per capita income is $35,114. Household income levels show a median of $58,839. The poverty rate stands at 13.09%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Families$89,031$108,956
Married Families$88,594-
Households$58,839$84,543
Non Families$35,233$49,958

$35,114

Average Income

$58,839

Median Household Income

13.09%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)