Whitefish, MT is a small mountain town situated in the northwest corner of Montana. It has a population of 7,783 and a population density of 1,308 people per square mile. This is much lower than the US Population Density of 93 people per square mile. Whitefish is known for its year-round outdoor activities such as skiing, snowmobiling, hiking, rafting, and fishing. There are many businesses located in Whitefish ranging from restaurants to retail stores to galleries and studios. Local organizations like the Whitefish Rotary Club and Whitefish Community Foundation also contribute to the community by providing outreach programs such as free meals and holiday events for those in need. Sporting events like cross-country skiing races take place throughout the winter months at Whitefish Mountain Resort. In addition, summertime events such as cycling races are held on the city’s streets.
The population in Whitefish is 7,783. There are 1,169 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Whitefish is 40.4, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Whitefish is 2.2, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Whitefish
- 49.6% are married
- 10.2% are divorced
- 25.0% are married with children
- 10.7% have children, but are single
Race in Whitefish
- 97.7% are White
- 0.0% are Black
- 0.3% are Asian
- 0.3% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 1.4% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 0.3% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander