West Glendive CDP, Montana Demographics & Population 2026

Population Overview

West Glendive CDP is a small community located in Montana. The total population is 1,968. It ranks as the 55th most populous out of 470 cities and towns in Montana.

Age Demographics

The median age in West Glendive CDP is 33.3 years. This is 17% lower than the state median of 40.2 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in West Glendive CDP is $57,743. This is 17% lower than the state median of $69,922. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 26% lower. The poverty rate stands at 7.8%. This is 35% lower than the state poverty rate of 12.0%. The unemployment rate is 1.9%. This is 49% lower than the state rate of 3.8%. The median home value is $179,700. Housing costs are 47% lower than the state median of $338,100. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.1x. 68.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied.

Race & Ethnicity

West Glendive CDP has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 90.5% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 1.8%. The Hispanic or Latino population (1.8%) is well below the state average of 4.4%.

Education

19.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 42% lower than the state rate of 34.5%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 97.3%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for West Glendive CDP, Montana is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2019-2023). The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually, providing reliable estimates for communities of all sizes. Comparisons are made against Montana state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 470 Census-designated places in Montana. For official data, visit data.census.gov.