West Yellowstone is a town located in Gallatin County Montana. West Yellowstone has a 2024 population of 1,205. West Yellowstone is currently declining at a rate of -1.39% annually and its population has decreased by -5.19% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,271 in 2020.
The average household income in West Yellowstone is $72,737 with a poverty rate of 15.95%. The median age in West Yellowstone is 34 years: 36.9 years for males, and 31.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of West Yellowstone was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 719 | 62.69% |
| Two or more races | 339 | 29.56% |
| Native American | 50 | 4.36% |
| Asian | 39 | 3.4% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Native American
Asian
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 404 | 2.58 | 51.2 | 48.8 |
| Non Family | 206 | 1.27 | 45.1 | 54.9 |
| Married | 158 | 4.33 | 72.2 | 27.8 |
| Male | 22 | 2.27 | 0 | 100 |
| Female | 18 | 2.56 | 0 | 100 |
3.94
Average Family Size
2.58
Average Household Size
51.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 24 | 3.29% |
| Associates Degree | 63 | 8.63% |
| Bachelors Degree | 109 | 14.93% |
| Graduate Degree | 67 | 9.18% |
| High School Graduate | 228 | 31.23% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 65 | 8.9% |
| Some College | 174 | 23.84% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 479 | 467 | 176 |
| Hispanic | 201 | 124 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 161 | 127 | 0 |
| Native American | 43 | 0 | 0 |
| Asian | 29 | 29 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 36.74%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $68,167 | $77,596 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $2,499 | $0 | $2,499 |
| High School Graduate | $33,482 | $0 | $35,208 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $28,977 | $29,000 | $0 |
| Overall | $29,958 | $29,864 | $30,294 |
| Some College | $33,333 | $0 | $34,167 |
$29,958
Average Earnings
$29,864
Average Male
$30,294
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
65.92% of West Yellowstone residents speak only English, while 34.08% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 33.05% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 653 | 82 | 12.56% |
| Multiple | 339 | 81 | 23.89% |
| Hispanic | 415 | 80 | 19.28% |
15.95%
Overall Poverty Rate
12.31%
Male Poverty Rate
19.65%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in West Yellowstone is Multiple, with 23.89% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in West Yellowstone is White, with 12.56% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 28.26%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 24.52%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 24.72% |
| Some College | 22.78% |
| High School | 14.91% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 100% |
| Female Employed | 13.36% |
| Male Employed | 5.59% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $78,409 | $85,996 |
| Households | $48,750 | $72,737 |
| Married Families | $77,955 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $42,083 | $59,994 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
47.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
43.1%
Male Marriage Rate
51.4%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is Over 65.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
71
Number of Veterans
67
Male Veterans
4
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 58 |
| Vietnam | 9 |
| First Gulf War | 4 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 18 to 34 | 31 |
| 35 to 54 | 27 |
| 65 to 74 | 10 |
| 75+ | 3 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 71 | 12.98% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
0%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
73.8%
Labor Force Participation
72.7%
Employment Rate
1.6%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
25.54%
Born in West Yellowstone
81.69%
Native Born
18.31%
Foreign Born
12.03%
Non Citizen
6.28%
Naturalized
81.69% of West Yellowstone residents were born in the United States, with 25.54% having been born in Montana. 12.03% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 1,124 | -16 | -1.4% |
| 2028 | 1,140 | -16 | -1.38% |
| 2027 | 1,156 | -17 | -1.45% |
| 2026 | 1,173 | -16 | -1.35% |
| 2025 | 1,189 | -16 | -1.33% |
| 2024 | 1,205 | -17 | -1.39% |
| 2023 | 1,222 | -24 | -1.93% |
| 2022 | 1,246 | -28 | -2.2% |
| 2021 | 1,274 | 3 | 0.24% |
| 2020 | 1,271 | -108 | -7.83% |
| 2019 | 1,379 | -2 | -0.14% |
| 2018 | 1,381 | 3 | 0.22% |
| 2017 | 1,378 | 15 | 1.1% |
| 2016 | 1,363 | 18 | 1.34% |
| 2015 | 1,345 | 17 | 1.28% |
| 2014 | 1,328 | 5 | 0.38% |
| 2013 | 1,323 | 16 | 1.22% |
| 2012 | 1,307 | 11 | 0.85% |
| 2011 | 1,296 | 25 | 1.97% |
| 2010 | 1,271 | 0 | 0% |