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White Haven, MT
Census-designated place in Lincoln County, Montana.
Population
978
Land area
1sq mi
People per sq mi
988
ZIP codes
0
White Haven and its ZIP codes
White Haven at a glance
- White Haven is about 129 times as dense as Montana as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 95th among 475 cities and towns in Montana.
- The median household income is $41,154, 43% below the Montana median of $72,509.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $205,300 (45% below Montana) and median rent is $584 a month.
Housing and community stats
White Haven, MT, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$41,154
Poverty rate
25.2%
Median home value
$205,300
Median rent
$584/mo
Homeownership
77.2%
Bachelor's or higher
9.7%
Median age
32.7
Average commute
11.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (94), German Americans (82), Russian Americans (69).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Lincoln County. PPP loans are for White Haven.
Unemployment rate
5.1%
Aug 2026, -0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$49,036
6,194 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$50,196
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$255M
FY 2026, $12,980 per person
How people get to work
White Haven, MT, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone80.1%
- Carpooled19.9%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home0.0%
Average one-way commute: 11.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
White Haven, MT, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: wildfire
Storm events since 1996
406
Countywide, mostly heavy snow
Flood insurance policies
51
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
87° / 21°F
Health statistics
Share of adults in White Haven, MT, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.5%
U.S. 33.3% +4.2 pts
Diabetes
12.8%
U.S. 12.1% +0.7 pts
Smoking
16.8%
U.S. 12.8% +4.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.7%
U.S. 11.1% about the same
Cities near White Haven
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Pioneer JunctionCensus-designated place | 2.4 mi | 3.5 |
| LibbyCity | 3.3 mi | 1.8 |
| Bull LakeCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 1.8 |
| TroyCity | 19 mi | 0.8 |
| Happys InnCensus-designated place | 27 mi | 9.8 |
| NoxonCensus-designated place | 28 mi | 1.2 |
| HeronCensus-designated place | 29 mi | 5.1 |
| SylvaniteCensus-designated place | 30 mi | 5.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is White Haven, MT in?
- White Haven is in Lincoln County, Montana.
- What is the population of White Haven, MT?
- About 978 people live in White Haven, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near White Haven?
- Nearby places include Pioneer Junction (2.4 mi), Libby (3.3 mi), Bull Lake (17 mi), Troy (19 mi), Happys Inn (27 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023