West Glendive, MT

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2023 Population
1,968
2.93% 1-year growth
US Senator
Steve Daines
Republican Party
US Senator
Tim Sheehy
Republican Party
2023 Median Age
33.3
6.2% 1-year decrease
2023 Poverty Rate
7.83%
57.5% 1-year increase
2023 Median Household Income
$57,743
13.5% 1-year decline
2023 Median Property Value
$179,700
11.9% 1-year decline
2023 Employed Population
1,084
0.37% 1-year growth

About

In 2023, West Glendive, MT had a population of 1.97k people with a median age of 33.3 and a median household income of $57,743. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of West Glendive, MT grew from 1,912 to 1,968, a 2.93% increase and its median household income declined from $66,725 to $57,743, a −13.5% decrease.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in West Glendive, MT are White (Non-Hispanic) (90.4%), Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) (5.84%), American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) (1.93%), White (Hispanic) (1.78%), and Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (0%).

None of the households in West Glendive, MT reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

99% of the residents in West Glendive, MT are U.S. citizens.

In 2023, the median property value in West Glendive, MT was $179,700, and the homeownership rate was 68.9%.

Most people in West Glendive, MT drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 12.5 minutes. The average car ownership in West Glendive, MT was 3 cars per household.

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Population & Diversity

West Glendive, MT is home to a population of 1.97k people, from which 99% are citizens. As of 2023, 0.965% of West Glendive, MT residents were born outside of the country (19 people).

In 2023, there were 15.5 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (1.78k people) in West Glendive, MT than any other race or ethnicity. There were 115 Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) and 38 American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

99%
2023 Citizenship
98.3%
2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 99% of West Glendive, MT residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in West Glendive, MT was 98.3%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in West Glendive, MT
  1. White (Non-Hispanic)
    1.78k ± 262
  2. Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic)
    115 ± 76
  3. American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic)
    38 ± 58
1.78%
Hispanic Population
35 people

In 2023, there were 15.5 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (1.78k people) in West Glendive, MT than any other race or ethnicity. There were 115 Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) and 38 American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

1.78% of the people in West Glendive, MT are hispanic (35 people).

The following chart shows the 8 races represented in West Glendive, MT as a share of the total population.

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Global Diversity

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Most Common Origin
  1. Canada
    3,832 ± 1,517 people
  2. Mexico
    2,638 ± 1,259 people
  3. Germany
    1,932 ± 1,078 people

In 2023, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Montana was Canada, the natal country of 3,832 Montana residents, followed by Mexico with 2,638 and Germany with 1,932.

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Foreign-Born Population

0.965%
2023 Foreign-Born Population
19 people
1.73%
2022 Foreign-Born Population
33 people

As of 2023, 0.965% of West Glendive, MT residents (19 people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in West Glendive, MT was 1.73%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period
  1. Vietnam
    33 ± 33
  2. Gulf War (1990s)
    6 ± 16
  3. World War II
    0 ± 11

West Glendive, MT has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 5.5 times greater than any other conflict.

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Economy

The economy of West Glendive, MT employs 1.08k people. In 2023, the largest industries in West Glendive, MT were Health Care & Social Assistance (274 people), Educational Services (168 people), and Retail Trade (115 people), and the highest paying industries were Public Administration ($93,125), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($76,818), and Transportation & Warehousing ($75,455).

Employment

Occupations

1.08k
2023 Value
± 240
0.37%
1 Year growth
± 31.2%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in West Glendive, MT grew at a rate of 0.37%, from 1.08k employees to 1.08k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in West Glendive, MT, are Management Occupations (175 people), Sales & Related Occupations (133 people), and Education Instruction, & Library Occupations (109 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of West Glendive, MT.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Industries

Employment by Industries

1.08k
2023 Value
± 240
0.37%
1 Year growth
± 31.2%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in West Glendive, MT grew at a rate of 0.37%, from 1.08k employees to 1.08k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in West Glendive, MT, are Health Care & Social Assistance (274 people), Educational Services (168 people), and Retail Trade (115 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of West Glendive, MT, though some of these residents may live in West Glendive, MT and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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Median Earnings by Industry

$51,172
Median earning men ± $13,032
$30,281
Median earning women ± $7,223

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($76,818), Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($53,224), and Other Services Except Public Administration ($33,750).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Public Administration ($93,125), Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($30,455), and Arts, Entertainment, & Recreation, & Accommodations & Food Services ($13,077).

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Employment by Industry Sector

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2.24%
Year-over-year growth
Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 508k people employed in Montana. This represents a 2.24% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 11.8%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Montana.

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Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Montana went to Donald J. Trump with 58.4% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (38.5%), followed by Robert Kennedy (1.96%).

Steve Daines and Tim Sheehy are the senators currently representing the state of Montana. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Montana is currently represented by 2 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

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2024 Election Results
  1. Donald J. Trump (58.4%)
    Republican Party
  2. Kamala Harris (38.5%)
    Democratic Party
  3. Robert Kennedy (1.96%)
    Independent Party

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Montana went to Donald J. Trump with 58.4% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (38.5%), followed by Robert Kennedy (1.96%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Montana for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

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Senator Elections

US Senators from Montana

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Steve Daines
Senator from Montana2
Assumed office on January 3, 2015
Tim Sheehy
Senator from Montana1
Assumed office on January 3, 2025

Steve Daines and Tim Sheehy are the senators currently representing Montana.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Montana over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

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US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Montana

Montana is currently represented by 2 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Montana have changed over time starting in 2008.

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Education

Completions

Awarded Degrees over Time

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Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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In 2023, 0.399% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.388% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

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Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2023 were High School or Equivalent (254k), Some college (207k), and Bachelors Degree (187k).

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Housing & Living

The median property value in West Glendive, MT was $179,700 in 2023, which is 0.592 times smaller than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $204,000 to $179,700, a 11.9% decrease. The homeownership rate in West Glendive, MT is 68.9%, which is higher than the national average of 65%.

People in West Glendive, MT have an average commute time of 12.5 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in West Glendive, MT is higher than the national average, with an average of 3 cars per household.

Housing

Property

$179,700
Median Property Value 2023
±$34,978
$563
Median Property Taxes
±$146

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In West Glendive, MT the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in West Glendive, MT compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

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Rent vs Own

68.9%
Homeownership
2023
66.2%
Homeowners with Mortgage
2023

In 2023, 68.9% of the housing units in West Glendive, MT were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 74.3%.

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Equity

Income by Location

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The following map shows all of the places in West Glendive, MT colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

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Household Income

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$57,743
Median Household Income
± $12,521
817
Number of Households
± 197

In 2023, the median household income of the 817 households in West Glendive, MT declined from $57,743 from the previous year's value of $66,725.

The following chart displays the households in West Glendive, MT distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $60k - $75k range.

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Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for West Glendive, MT is from Montana.
0.46
2023 Wage GINI in Montana
0.463
2022 Wage GINI in Montana

In 2023, the income inequality in Montana was 0.46 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.635% decline from 2022 to 2023, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Montana was lower than than the national average of 0.476. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Montana in comparison to the national average.

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Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023
  1. Drove Alone (87.6%)
  2. Worked At Home (8.42%)
  3. Carpooled (2.37%)

In 2023, 87.6% of workers in West Glendive, MT drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (8.42%) and those who carpooled to work (2.37%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

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Commute Time

12.5 minutes
Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in West Glendive, MT have a shorter commute time (12.5 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 2.89% of the workforce in West Glendive, MT have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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Car Ownership

3 cars
Average Number

The following chart displays the households in West Glendive, MT distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in West Glendive, MT have 3 cars.

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Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

7.83% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in West Glendive, MT (154 out of 1.97k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Males 6 - 11 and then Males 5.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in West Glendive, MT is White, followed by Black and Native American.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

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Health

96.8% of the population of West Glendive, MT has health coverage, with 60.2% on employee plans, 17.9% on Medicaid, 9.81% on Medicare, 8.94% on non-group plans, and 0.0508% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Montana see 1,200 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.826% decrease from the previous year (1,210 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1350 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 266 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 51.7% were men and 48.3% were women.

Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 28.7% under 18 years, 24.5% between 18 and 34 years, 32.4% between 35 and 64 years, and 14.4% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 51.7% were men and 48.3% were women.

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Uninsured People

3.15%
Uninsured
60.2%
Employer Coverage
17.9%
Medicaid
9.81%
Medicare
8.94%
Non-Group
0.0508%
Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in West Glendive, MT grew by 151% from 1.26% to 3.15%.

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