Census-designated place · Montana
West Glendive, Montana
West Glendive, census-designated place, in Dawson County, Montana. West Glendive had 1,998 residents in the 2020 Census, a full count; the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 2,121 (±279). GEOID 3079086.
Residents, 2020 Census
1,998
Census count or controlled total
ACS 2020-2024 estimate: 2,121 ±279
Median household income
$54,922
±$15,051 (90% margin)
Montana: $72,509
Median home value
$179,400
±$27,594 (90% margin)
Montana: $375,800
Median gross rent
$778
±$113 (90% margin)
Montana: $1,081
Where is West Glendive and what county is it in?
West Glendive is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for counting, with no city government of its own, in Dawson County, Montana. It covers 3.8 square miles of land, 520 residents per square mile in 2020.
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in West Glendive, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 1,998 residents in West Glendive, a full count rather than a sample. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a sample, estimates 2,121 (±279).
The Census Bureau publishes yearly population estimates for incorporated places only; West Glendive is a census-designated place, so its figures come from the ACS and the 2020 Census.
| Measure | West Glendive | Dawson County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 2,121 ±279 | 8,827 | +501 |
| Households | 873 ±142 | 3,615 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.43 ±0.34 | 2.33 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 980 ±139 | 4,381 | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in West Glendive?
The median resident of West Glendive is 30.9 years old; 26.0% are under 18 and 11.2% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 91.9%, then non-Hispanic residents of two or more races at 4.8%.
| Measure | West Glendive | Dawson County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 30.9 ±4.4 | 43.0 | −15.0 |
| Under 18 years | 26.0% ±5.7 pts | 21.4% | – |
| 65 years and over | 11.2% ±4.1 pts | 21.2% | – |
| Male | 53.4% ±4.5 pts | 52.3% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 2.3% ±2.5 pts | 3.6% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 91.9% ±4.3 pts | 90.4% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.4 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.4 pts | 0.2% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.9% ±1.6 pts | 1.3% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.4 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 4.8% ±3.2 pts | 3.4% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.4 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 0.2% ±0.5 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 1.9% ±2.8 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 3.1% ±2.2 pts | 6.1% | – |
| With a disability | 11.9% ±4.5 pts | 18.7% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 3.2% ±3.4 pts | 6.6% | – |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 97.4% ±2.3 pts | 93.1% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 18.9% ±7.1 pts | 21.8% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 5.5% ±4.4 pts | 7.3% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 93.7% ±4.2 pts | 90.7% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.4% ±2.5 pts | 1.1% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in West Glendive earn?
Half of West Glendive's 873 households earn less than $54,922 a year (±$15,051), against $71,334 in Dawson County and $72,509 in Montana. In 2015-2019 the median was $83,072 in 2024 dollars, so it fell by $28,150 after inflation.
| Measure | West Glendive | Dawson County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $54,922 ±$15,051 | $71,334 | −$28,150 |
| Mean household income | $77,560 ±$10,973 | $87,555 | – |
| Per capita income | $34,073 ±$4,119 | $37,820 | −$9,235 |
| People below the poverty line | 2.6% ±2.7 pts | 8.7% | – |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 1.5% ±2.7 pts | 6.2% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 2.2% ±2.7 pts | 3.5% | – |
| Households with a computer | 89.9% ±6.5 pts | 94.6% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 86.1% ±11.2 pts | 88.0% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in West Glendive?
Owners occupy 67.4% of West Glendive's occupied homes and renters 32.6%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $179,400 by its owner (±$27,594). The median renter pays $778 a month including utilities.
| Measure | West Glendive | Dawson County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $179,400 ±$27,594 | $185,300 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $778 ±$113 | $815 | – |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 22.1% ±22.7 pts | 24.3% | – |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,422 ±$199 | $1,491 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 67.4% ±13.1 pts | 71.9% | −15.2 pts |
| Renter-occupied homes | 32.6% ±13.1 pts | 28.1% | – |
| Housing units | 980 ±139 | 4,381 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0% ±5.0 pts | 2.7% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 0.0% ±10.0 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 59.8% ±13.4 pts | 71.2% | – |
| Mobile homes | 32.4% ±13.4 pts | 16.1% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.0% ±3.0 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 3.0% ±5.3 pts | 4.9% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 3.3% ±3.8 pts | 16.1% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 0.8% ±1.0 pts | 4.1% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How do people in West Glendive work and get to work?
91.5% of West Glendive's workers drive alone. The average trip to work takes 14.5 minutes.
| Measure | West Glendive | Dawson County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 79.4% ±5.6 pts | 63.0% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 1.0% ±1.5 pts | 2.7% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 91.5% ±5.1 pts | 84.4% | – |
| Carpooled | 1.8% ±2.1 pts | 4.8% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±2.4 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Walked | 0.6% ±1.3 pts | 4.2% | – |
| Worked from home | 6.0% ±4.1 pts | 6.1% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 14.5 min ±3.9 | 19.1 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in West Glendive?
1 census tract lies mostly in West Glendive (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 2Dawson County | 2,827 | $65,490 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in West Glendive) · Census block assignment files
How does West Glendive compare with other places in Montana?
West Glendive ranks 67th of 90 places in Montana with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population (ACS 2020-2024) | 49th | 93 |
| Residents per square mile | 63rd | 93 |
| Median household income | 67th | 90 |
| Per capita income | 60th | 93 |
| Median home value | 77th | 89 |
| Median gross rent | 61st | 82 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 70th | 90 |
| Median age | 84th | 93 |
| Owner-occupied share | 46th | 92 |
| Travel time to work | 65th | 93 |
West Glendive's figures with every place in Montana (CSV)
Every place in Montana, sortable · Compare West Glendive with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for West Glendive?
28 of the 57 figures for West Glendive on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for West Glendive are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' school search.