West Yellowstone town, Montana Demographics & Population 2026

Population Overview

West Yellowstone town is a small community located in Montana. The total population is 1,457. It ranks as the 76th most populous out of 470 cities and towns in Montana.

Age Demographics

The median age in West Yellowstone town 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 Yellowstone town is $57,167. This is 18% lower than the state median of $69,922. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 27% lower. The poverty rate stands at 12.2%. This is about average than the state poverty rate of 12.0%. The unemployment rate is 0.9%. This is 76% lower than the state rate of 3.8%. The median home value is $402,600. Housing costs are 19% higher than the state median of $338,100. The home-value-to-income ratio of 7.0x suggests that housing affordability is a significant concern for many residents. 50.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 27% lower than the state average of 69.4%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in West Yellowstone town is White (non-Hispanic), making up 54.7% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 41.3%. The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (41.3% vs 4.4%).

Education

26.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 23% 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 84.8%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for West Yellowstone town, 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.