West Yellowstone, MT Demographics

A map of West Yellowstone's Population by Race

West Yellowstone, Montana has an estimated population of 1,474, a large increase from the 1,272 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 53.1% White, 42.8% Hispanic, 2.8% Multiracial, 1.3% Asian, 0.0% Black, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of West Yellowstone, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

West Yellowstone has become considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably more diverse than Montana overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In West Yellowstone, that probability was 44.8% in 2020 and 53.4% in the most recent ACS estimates.

West Yellowstone is ranked the 75th most populous place in Montana, out of 497 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). West Yellowstone was ranked the 78th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

West Yellowstone's White Population

782 residents of West Yellowstone, or 53.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in West Yellowstone is significantly lower than in Montana overall, where 83.6% of the population is White. West Yellowstone ranks 421st statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 497 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Yellowstone's White population has declined by an estimated 13.5%. White residents' share of West Yellowstone's population has decreased from 71.1% to 53.1%.

West Yellowstone is less White than neighboring Hebgen Lake Estates (85.9% White), Island Park (92.4% White), Mammoth (95.2% White), Gardiner (84.4% White), and Corwin Springs (61.8% White).

West Yellowstone's Black Population

0 residents of West Yellowstone, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in West Yellowstone is comparable to the share in Montana overall, where 0.4% of the population is Black. West Yellowstone ranks 29th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 497 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Yellowstone's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of West Yellowstone's population has decreased from 1.1% to 0.0%.

West Yellowstone is less Black than neighboring Gardiner (3.7% Black), and Corwin Springs (5.8% Black).

West Yellowstone's Asian Population

19 residents of West Yellowstone, or 1.3% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in West Yellowstone is comparable to the share in Montana overall, where 0.8% of the population is Asian. West Yellowstone ranks 22nd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 497 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Yellowstone's Asian population has declined by an estimated 5.0%. Asian residents' share of West Yellowstone's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.3%.

West Yellowstone is more Asian than neighboring Hebgen Lake Estates (0% Asian), Island Park (0% Asian), Mammoth (0% Asian), Gardiner (0% Asian), and Corwin Springs (0% Asian).

West Yellowstone's Hispanic Population

631 residents of West Yellowstone, or 42.8% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in West Yellowstone is significantly higher than in Montana overall, where 4.6% of the population is Hispanic. West Yellowstone ranks 4th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 497 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Yellowstone's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 135.4%. Hispanic residents' share of West Yellowstone's population has increased from 21.1% to 42.8%.

West Yellowstone is more Hispanic than neighboring Hebgen Lake Estates (0% Hispanic), Island Park (2.9% Hispanic), Mammoth (0% Hispanic), Gardiner (6.8% Hispanic), and Corwin Springs (30.4% Hispanic).

West Yellowstone's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of West Yellowstone, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in West Yellowstone is lower than in Montana overall, where 5.9% of the population is Native American/Other. West Yellowstone ranks 346th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 497 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Yellowstone's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of West Yellowstone's population has decreased from 0.7% to 0.0%.

West Yellowstone is less Native American/Other than neighboring Gardiner (0.8% Native American/Other).

West Yellowstone's Multiracial Population

42 residents of West Yellowstone, or 2.8% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in West Yellowstone is comparable to the share in Montana overall, where 4.7% of the population is Multiracial. West Yellowstone ranks 237th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 497 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Yellowstone's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 26.3%. Multiracial residents' share of West Yellowstone's population has decreased from 4.5% to 2.8%.

West Yellowstone is more Multiracial than neighboring Corwin Springs (1.9% Multiracial). West Yellowstone is less Multiracial than neighboring Hebgen Lake Estates (14.1% Multiracial), Island Park (4.7% Multiracial), Mammoth (4.8% Multiracial), and Gardiner (4.3% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.