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Whitefish

County:
Flathead County
County Seat:
No
Area (mi²):
7.391
State:
Montana

Whitefish is a city located in Flathead County, Montana. Whitefish has a 2026 population of 9,945. Whitefish is currently growing at a rate of 3.59% annually and its population has increased by 26.25% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 7,877 in 2020.

The median household income in Whitefish is $73,811 with a poverty rate of 9.38%. The median age in Whitefish is 44.4 years: 41.7 years for males, and 47.5 years for females. For every 100 females there are 101.5 males.

9.9K
Total Population
1,346
Density (mi²)
345 3.59%
Growth

Whitefish Population

Whitefish Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
20269,9453453.59%
20259,6003443.72%
20249,256900.98%
20239,1662292.56%
20228,9374034.72%
20218,5347599.76%
20207,877-432-5.2%
20198,3093113.89%
20187,9982463.17%
20177,7523695%
20167,3832072.88%
20157,1762032.91%
20146,9732033%
20136,7701632.47%
20126,607600.92%
20116,547420.65%
20106,5051482.33%
20005,03266415.2%
19904,36866517.96%
19803,70335410.57%
19703,34938412.95%
19602,965-303-9.27%
19503,26866625.6%
19402,602-201-7.17%
19302,803-64-2.23%
19202,86700%

Median Age

Overall: 44.4 years
Female: 47.5 years
Male: 41.7 years

Whitefish Adults

There are 7,321 adults, (2,043 of whom are seniors) in Whitefish.

Sex Ratio

Female: 4,341 (49.6%)
Male: 4,408 (50.4%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Whitefish includes 93.86% White, and smaller percentages for Native American, other race and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White8,21293.86%
Two or more races4074.65%
Native American750.86%
Other race550.63%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Two or more races1321.51%
White200.23%
Native American200.23%
Other race200.23%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White8,19293.63%
Two or more races2753.14%
Native American550.63%
Other race350.4%

Whitefish Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Whitefish 's average per capita income is $51,157. Household income levels show a median of $73,811. The poverty rate stands at 9.38%.

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
Married Families$136,083-
Families$116,438$150,274
Households$73,811$115,021
Non Families$55,847$79,883

$51,157

Average Income

$73,811

Median Household Income

9.38%

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)