Whitefish, MT Profile
Whitefish, MT, population 8,400, is located
in Montana's Flathead county,
about 152.0 miles from Spokane and 343.7 miles from Boise.
Through the 90's Whitefish's population has grown by about 15%.
It is estimated that in the first 5 years of the past decade the population of Whitefish has grown by about 40%. Since 2005 Whitefish's population has grown by about 18%.
Whitefish's property crime levels tend to be higher than Montana's average level.
The same data shows violent crime levels in Whitefish tend to be higher than Montana's average level.
Population Statistics
Gender
| Population by Gender |
|---|
| Males | 48% |
| Females | 52% |
Race
| Population by Race |
|---|
| White | 96% |
| African American | 0% |
| Native American | 1% |
| Asian | 1% |
| Hawaiian | 0% |
| Other/Mixed | 2% |
Age
| Median Age |
|---|
| Population | 9.99 |
| Males | 9.99 |
| Females | 9.99 |
| Males by Age | Females by Age |
|---|
| Under 20 | 9.99% | | Under 20: | 9.99% |
| 20 to 40 | 9.99% | | 20 to 40: | 9.99% |
| 40 to 60 | 9.99% | | 40 to 60: | 9.99% |
| Over 60 | 7.00% | | Over 60: | 9.99% |
Size
| Population by Year | Change Rate |
|---|
| 2000 | 5,761 | N/A |
| 2001 | 5,965 | 3.54% |
| 2002 | 6,212 | 4.14% |
| 2003 | 6,483 | 4.36% |
| 2004 | 6,803 | 4.94% |
| 2005 | 7,114 | 4.57% |
| 2006 | 7,735 | 8.73% |
| 2007 | 8,099 | 4.71% |
| 2008 | 8,332 | 2.88% |
| 2009 | 8,400 | 0.82% |
Economics
| Household Income |
|---|
| Median | $33,038 |
Law Enforcement Statistics
Violent Crime Reports
| Rate Per 100K People |
|---|
| 2001 | N/A |
| 2002 | N/A |
| 2003 | 560 |
| 2004 | 342 |
| 2005 | 387 |
| 2006 | 224 |
| 2007 | N/A |
| 2008 | 142 |
| 2009 | 128 |
| 2010 | 114 |
| Vs. State Violent Crime Rate |
|---|
| Year |
Murder, Man-Slaughter |
Forcible Rape |
Robbery |
Aggravated Assault |
| 2001 |
- | - | - | - |
| 2002 |
- | - | - | - |
| 2003 |
0 | 3 | 0 | 28 |
| 2004 |
0 | 3 | 2 | 15 |
| 2005 |
0 | 3 | 0 | 21 |
| 2006 |
0 | 0 | 1 | 15 |
| 2007 |
- | - | - | - |
| 2008 |
0 | 0 | 1 | 11 |
| 2009 |
0 | 1 | 1 | 9 |
| 2010 |
0 | 3 | 0 | 7 |
Property Crime Reports
| Rate Per 100K People |
|---|
| 2001 | N/A |
| 2002 | N/A |
| 2003 | 4,496 |
| 2004 | 4,878 |
| 2005 | 4,284 |
| 2006 | 3,406 |
| 2007 | N/A |
| 2008 | 3,415 |
| 2009 | 3,536 |
| 2010 | 2,233 |
| Vs. State Property Crime Rate |
|---|
| Year |
Burglary |
Larceny, Theft |
Motor Vehicle Theft |
| 2001 |
- |
- |
- |
| 2002 |
- |
- |
- |
| 2003 |
30 |
214 |
5 |
| 2004 |
28 |
241 |
16 |
| 2005 |
19 |
228 |
19 |
| 2006 |
44 |
188 |
11 |
| 2007 |
- |
- |
- |
| 2008 |
24 |
247 |
17 |
| 2009 |
24 |
275 |
6 |
| 2010 |
22 |
168 |
6 |
Location
| Elevation | 3,036 feet above sea level |
| Land Area | 3 Square Miles |
