Census Bureau data for West Yellowstone town from the American Community Survey. "Cities" in Census data include incorporated places, towns, villages, and census-designated places (CDPs) — all places where the Census collects community-level estimates.
Data: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023 (released December 2024).
Quick Facts — West Yellowstone town
- What is the median household income in West Yellowstone town?
- The median household income in West Yellowstone town is $57,167 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
- What is the poverty rate in West Yellowstone town?
- The poverty rate in West Yellowstone town is 4.7% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the median home value in West Yellowstone town?
- $402,600 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the average rent in West Yellowstone town?
- The median gross rent in West Yellowstone town is $1,035 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What percentage of West Yellowstone town residents have a college degree?
- 26.7% of adults in West Yellowstone town hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
1,457
Median Income
$57,167
Median Home Value
$402,600
Poverty Rate
4.7%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
0.9%
Median Age
33.0 yrs
Since 2019
Median Income:
+$18,861 (+49.2%)
Home Value:
+$127,600 (+46.4%)
Poverty Rate:
-0.5 pp (-9.6%)
Bachelor's+:
-8.7 pp (-24.6%)
Unemployment:
-2.1 pp (-70%)
Demographics
Total Population
1,457
Median Age
33.0
Female
46.3%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 41.2%
White (non-Hisp.) 54.7%
Asian 1.1%
Two or More 30.1%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Income & Poverty
Median Household Income
$57,167
±$26,996
-$12,755 vs. state
Per Capita Income
$72,338
Median Family Income
$86,544
Poverty Rate
4.7%
-2.4 pp vs. state
Child Poverty Rate
9.8%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
—
SNAP Recipients
10.9%
Social Security Income
—
Retirement Income
11.7%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
3.3%
$10–15k
4.3%
$15–25k
5.3%
$25–35k
7.2%
$35–50k
24.1%
$50–75k
13.2%
$75–100k
19.8%
$100–150k
11.1%
$150–200k
4.5%
$200k+
7.2%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Housing
Total Housing Units
956
Owner-Occupied
50.4%
Renter-Occupied
49.6%
Vacancy Rate
46.2%
Median Home Value
$402,600
+$64,500 vs. state
Median Gross Rent
$1,035
Owner Cost Burden (30%+)
23.1%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+)
13.1%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
33.2%
$200–300k
8.9%
$300–500k
15.1%
$500k–$1M
42.9%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
24.4%
$500–1k
18.3%
$1–1.5k
51.6%
$2.5–3.5k
5.6%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
8.0%
1 vehicle
33.9%
2 vehicles
45.1%
3+
13.0%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
37.9%
Single-fam. att.
3.1%
2–4 units
5.2%
5–19 units
14.1%
Mobile home
14.4%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
8.4%
1940–1969
6.3%
1970–1999
12.1%
2000–2009
21.2%
2010+
5.9%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Education
High School or Higher
84.8%
Bachelor's or Higher
26.7%
-7.8 pp vs. state
Graduate Degree
10.2%
Some College / Associate
38.1%
Less Than High School
12.5%
Enrolled in School
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Employment
Labor Force Participation
75.1%
Unemployment Rate
0.9%
-2.9 pp vs. state
Work from Home
1.5%
Self-Employed
9.3%
Government Workers
8.5%
Private For-Profit
81.7%
Industry
Arts/Entmt.
52.5%
Transportation
12.7%
Retail
8.8%
Wholesale
6.7%
Prof. Services
5.6%
Finance
5.2%
Edu/Health
3.7%
Construction
1.8%
Manufacturing
0.3%
Occupation
Food Prep
39.3%
Sales
28.6%
Management
20.7%
Production
8.4%
Construction
2.9%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Commute
Median Travel Time
6.7 min
Drove Alone
46.4%
Carpool
27.0%
Public Transit
0.0%
Work from Home
1.5%
Walked
15.7%
Bicycle
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Households & Families
Total Households
514
Avg. Household Size
2.00
Avg. Family Size
—
Married-Couple Households
37.9%
Single-Mother Households
—
Single-Father Households
—
Living Alone
—
Households with Children
19.5%
Multigenerational
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Age Distribution
Under 5
7.5%
5–9
5.1%
10–14
5.2%
15–19
10.2%
20–24
11.1%
25–34
14.3%
35–44
13.3%
45–54
11.1%
55–64
5.8%
65–74
4.9%
75–84
5.5%
85+
3.7%
Under 18: 27.2%
Working age (18–64): 72.8%
65 and over: 11.5%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Social Characteristics
Immigration
Foreign Born
20.7%
Naturalized Citizen
32.2%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well
13.1%
Foreign-Born Origin
Latin America
88.7%
Europe
11.3%
Veterans & Disability
Veteran
9.6%
With a Disability
10.1%
Cognitive Difficulty
—
Ambulatory Difficulty
—
Health Insurance
Insured
65.3%
Uninsured
34.7%
Employer Insurance
—
Medicaid
—
Medicare
—
Technology & Mobility
Broadband Internet
80.5%
Has a Computer
93.6%
Same House 1 Year Ago
88.1%
Moved from Abroad
0.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023