White Sulphur Springs is a city located in Meagher County Montana. White Sulphur Springs has a 2024 population of 1,046. It is also the county seat of Meagher County. White Sulphur Springs is currently growing at a rate of 2.35% annually and its population has increased by 10.34% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 948 in 2020.
The average household income in White Sulphur Springs is $68,690 with a poverty rate of 7.15%. The median age in White Sulphur Springs is 52.8 years: 47.6 years for males, and 54.9 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of White Sulphur Springs was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,000 | 89.93% |
| Native American | 91 | 8.18% |
| Two or more races | 14 | 1.26% |
| Asian | 5 | 0.45% |
| Black or African American | 1 | 0.09% |
| Other race | 1 | 0.09% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Native American
Two or more races
Asian
Black or African American
Other race
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 435 | 2.49 | 86 | 14 |
| Married | 270 | 2.93 | 84.8 | 15.2 |
| Non Family | 141 | 1.12 | 90.1 | 9.9 |
| Female | 17 | 4.12 | 64.7 | 35.3 |
| Male | 7 | 9.43 | 100 | 0 |
2.86
Average Family Size
2.49
Average Household Size
86.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 25 | 3.15% |
| Associates Degree | 54 | 6.81% |
| Bachelors Degree | 158 | 19.92% |
| Graduate Degree | 52 | 6.56% |
| High School Graduate | 280 | 35.31% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 1 | 0.13% |
| Some College | 223 | 28.12% |
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 | 745 | 720 | 200 |
| Native American | 27 | 26 | 10 |
| 2+ Races | 14 | 14 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 13 | 13 | 0 |
| Asian | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| Black | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Other Race | 1 | 1 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among native american people with a rate of 37.04%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $60,341 | $53,500 | $63,555 |
| Graduate Degree | $51,154 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $33,191 | $35,577 | $26,917 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $45,682 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $43,068 | $53,036 | $34,722 |
| Some College | $43,295 | $64,167 | $24,625 |
$43,068
Average Earnings
$53,036
Average Male
$34,722
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
97.29% of White Sulphur Springs residents speak only English, while 2.71% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 1.78% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 983 | 70 | 7.12% |
| Hispanic | 12 | 3 | 25% |
| Multiple | 14 | 3 | 21.43% |
7.15%
Overall Poverty Rate
3.72%
Male Poverty Rate
11.4%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in White Sulphur Springs is Hispanic, with 25% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in White Sulphur Springs is White, with 7.12% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.86%. Among those working part-time, it was 13.72%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 0.91%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Some College | 7.01% |
| High School | 5.97% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 4.76% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0.49% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 2.74% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 11.3% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $71,696 | $81,733 |
| Households | $55,775 | $68,690 |
| Married Families | $72,143 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | - | $36,752 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
58.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
49.4%
Male Marriage Rate
70.5%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
125
Number of Veterans
125
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 106 |
| Second Gulf War | 15 |
| First Gulf War | 10 |
| World War II | 2 |
| Korea | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 73 |
| 75+ | 37 |
| 35 to 54 | 10 |
| 18 to 34 | 5 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 121 | 14.42% |
| Native American | 2 | 7.41% |
| 2+ Races | 2 | 14.29% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
64.17%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
55.9%
Labor Force Participation
55.9%
Employment Rate
0%
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
58.99%
Born in White Sulphur Springs
94.69%
Native Born
5.31%
Foreign Born
1.8%
Non Citizen
3.51%
Naturalized
94.69% of White Sulphur Springs residents were born in the United States, with 58.99% having been born in Montana. 1.8% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 1,170 | 25 | 2.18% |
| 2028 | 1,145 | 25 | 2.23% |
| 2027 | 1,120 | 24 | 2.19% |
| 2026 | 1,096 | 25 | 2.33% |
| 2025 | 1,071 | 25 | 2.39% |
| 2024 | 1,046 | 24 | 2.35% |
| 2023 | 1,022 | 22 | 2.2% |
| 2022 | 1,000 | 33 | 3.41% |
| 2021 | 967 | 19 | 2% |
| 2020 | 948 | 27 | 2.93% |
| 2019 | 921 | -3 | -0.32% |
| 2018 | 924 | -4 | -0.43% |
| 2017 | 928 | 3 | 0.32% |
| 2016 | 925 | 16 | 1.76% |
| 2015 | 909 | -20 | -2.15% |
| 2014 | 929 | -26 | -2.72% |
| 2013 | 955 | 11 | 1.17% |
| 2012 | 944 | 8 | 0.85% |
| 2011 | 936 | 4 | 0.43% |
| 2010 | 932 | 0 | 0% |