Economy & Jobs — Whitefish, Montana
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $73,811 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$81,000 |
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| Per Capita Income | $52,425 |
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| Poverty Rate | 9.4% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 2.4% |
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| In Labor Force | 4,791 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Education Healthcare | 19.1% |
| Retail | 14.9% |
| Arts Food | 13.2% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Real Estate Offices | 180 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 117 |
| Law Offices | 76 |
| Fast Food | 74 |
| Coffee Shops | 67 |
| Dental Offices | 66 |
| Hotels Motels | 65 |
| Insurance Agencies | 60 |
| Physician Offices | 58 |
| Auto Repair | 55 |
| Child Day Care | 48 |
| Bars | 44 |
| Chiropractors | 43 |
| Commercial Banks | 39 |
| Gas Stations | 37 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
