White Haven, Montana Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 978, White Haven's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

White Haven is a small community located in Montana, within Lincoln County. The total population is 978. It ranks as the 95th most populous out of 475 Census-designated places in Montana.

Age Demographics

The median age in White Haven is 32.7 years. This is 19% lower than the state median of 40.4 years. With 31.7% of the population under 18, White Haven has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in White Haven is $41,154. This is 43% lower than the state median of $72,509. It is also 49% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 25.2%. This is 119% higher than the state poverty rate of 11.5%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The unemployment rate is 4.0%. This is 11% higher than the state rate of 3.6%. The median home value is $205,300. Housing costs are 45% lower than the state median of $375,800. The home-value-to-income ratio is 5.0x. 77.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 12% higher than the state average of 69.2%.

Race & Ethnicity

White Haven has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 90.8% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 1.9%. The Hispanic or Latino population (1.9%) is well below the state average of 4.6%.

Education

9.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 72% lower than the state rate of 35.2%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 77.8%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for White Haven, Montana is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Montana state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 475 Census-designated places in Montana. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.