Population 2,198 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in West Yellowstone
Household size in West Yellowstone
| Period | West Yellowstone | Montana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.21 | 2.41 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.10 | 2.45 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 1.91 | 2.44 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.55 | 2.44 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.34 | +0.03 | −0.03 |
The average household in West Yellowstone has 2.55 people, a bit under the U.S. average of 2.65. Still, the typical household here is bigger than in Montana as a whole, where it has 2.44 people. Household size has climbed from 2.21 in 2006–10, but in a place this small, much of that may be survey noise rather than real change.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in West Yellowstone
| Period | West Yellowstone | Montana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 37.6 | 39.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 40.2 | 40.8 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 44.2 | 41.5 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 38.1 | 41.5 | 40.1 |
| Change | +0.5 | +1.6 | +2.3 |
West Yellowstone is a little younger than the country as a whole: its median age is 38.1, against 40.1 nationally.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in West Yellowstone
| Period | West Yellowstone | Montana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.1% | 9.4% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 2.5% | 9.8% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 1.3% | 8.7% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.4% | 8.8% | 11.6% |
| Change | −0.7 pts | −0.6 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 6.4% of households in West Yellowstone, well below the national share of 11.6%.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in West Yellowstone
Renters in West Yellowstone
| Period | West Yellowstone | Montana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 40.8% | 31.0% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 50.4% | 32.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 38.0% | 31.9% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 39.7% | 30.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | −1.0 pts | −0.1 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renting is a bit more common in West Yellowstone than nationally: 39.7% of households rent their homes, against 34.8% for the U.S. Nearly six in ten owners (57.4%) have paid off their mortgages, well above the national share of 39.8%.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in West Yellowstone
| Period | West Yellowstone | Montana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 46.8% | 13.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 43.7% | 13.9% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 55.1% | 14.1% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 49.4% | 12.2% | 9.6% |
| Change | +2.6 pts | −0.9 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in West Yellowstone: 49.4% of homes are empty, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in West Yellowstone
| Period | West Yellowstone | Montana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1983 | 1974 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1986 | 1977 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1988 | 1978 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1988 | 1982 | 1980 |
| Change | +6 | +7 | +6 |
Much of the housing in West Yellowstone is relatively new: half of its homes were built after 1988, compared with 1980 for the U.S. as a whole.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in West Yellowstone
| Period | West Yellowstone | Montana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $641 | $703 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $599 | $775 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $641 | $870 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,058 | $1,189 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$416 | +$487 | +$606 |
Rent in West Yellowstone runs $1,058 a month at the median, utilities included, well below the U.S. median of $1,571. The typical renter here spends 25.8% of household income on rent, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in West Yellowstone
Bachelor's degrees in West Yellowstone
| Period | West Yellowstone | Montana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 36.9% | 28.7% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 28.4% | 29.8% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 38.0% | 32.2% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 30.8% | 35.3% | 35.6% |
| Change | −6.1 pts | +6.6 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are a little less common in West Yellowstone than nationally: 30.8% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in West Yellowstone
| Period | West Yellowstone | Montana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 95.8% | 91.2% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 96.2% | 92.6% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 95.3% | 93.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 89.3% | 94.6% | 89.3% |
| Change | −6.5 pts | +3.4 pts | +4.3 pts |
Just as many adults in West Yellowstone have finished high school as nationally: 89.3%. The rate is lower than in Montana overall (94.6%).
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in West Yellowstone
| Period | West Yellowstone | Montana | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.7% | 5.7% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 9.2% | 6.9% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 2.7% | 4.2% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.1% | 3.7% | 5.4% |
| Change | −2.6 pts | −2.0 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in West Yellowstone has been strong: just 2.1% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
West Yellowstone compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Yellowstone | 2.55 | 38.1 | 6.4% | 39.7% | 49.4% | 1988 | $1,058 | 30.8% | 89.3% | 2.1% |
| Macks Inn | 2.10 | 62.3 | 0.9% | 2.6% | 86.8% | 1983 | $864 | 35.1% | 96.8% | 1.7% |
| Island Park | 2.10 | 62.3 | 0.9% | 2.6% | 86.8% | 1983 | $864 | 35.1% | 96.8% | 1.7% |
| Yellowstone National Park | 2.05 | 50.0 | 9.3% | 28.9% | 57.2% | 1982 | $950 | 29.3% | 97.6% | 1.0% |
| Cameron | 2.44 | 46.8 | 4.9% | 15.5% | 64.5% | 1998 | $1,724 | 42.9% | 94.3% | 3.7% |
| Gardiner | 1.61 | 52.6 | 3.9% | 43.0% | 28.2% | 1989 | $571 | 46.1% | 93.6% | 4.5% |
| Miner | 1.85 | 53.9 | 2.1% | 34.2% | 41.6% | 1988 | $511 | 43.3% | 99.3% | 2.5% |
| Corwin Springs | 1.70 | 60.0 | 1.1% | 31.1% | 37.6% | 1986 | $237 | 44.5% | 98.1% | 3.2% |
| Jardine | 1.72 | 59.4 | 1.4% | 31.6% | 37.0% | 1987 | $359 | 44.2% | 98.8% | 3.2% |
| Big Sky | 2.31 | 42.6 | 8.2% | 12.3% | 57.7% | 2002 | $1,355 | 55.0% | 96.5% | 0.9% |
| Warm River | 2.28 | 63.4 | 4.7% | 3.9% | 53.2% | 1981 | $1,067 | 32.4% | 99.2% | 0.4% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up West Yellowstone. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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