Lake County, Montana
MT · FIPS 30047 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 32,561 | — | #1,408 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $63,360 | -15.7% | #1,760 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 44.3 years | +13.9% | #870 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $421,800 | +49.6% | #248 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $901 | -22.5% | #1,436 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 17.2% | +36.8% | #2,339 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Lake County has a population of 32,561, making it the #1,408 most populous county in the US. The median age is 44.3 years, which is 13.9% above the national median.
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The median household income in Lake County is $63,360, ranking #1,760 out of 3,222 counties — 15.7% below the national median. The poverty rate is 17.2% and unemployment stands at 5.7%.
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The median home value in Lake County is $421,800 (+49.6% vs national). Renters pay a median of $901/mo and the homeownership rate is 75.0%.
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85.5% of residents in Lake County have health insurance coverage, which is 6.7% below the national rate.
About Lake County, Montana
Lake County, Montana has a total population of 32,561, making it the 1,408th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Lake County is 44.3 years, which is 13.9% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Lake County is $63,360, which ranks #1,760 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 15.7% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 17.2%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 5.7%.
The median home value in Lake County is $421,800, 49.6% above the national median. Renters in Lake County pay a median gross rent of $901 per month. The homeownership rate is 75.0%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Lake County, 31.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 6.5% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 85.5% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 25.2 min.
Lake County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 64.6% of the population, followed by American Indian (non-Hispanic) (19.6%) and Two or More Races (10.2%).
All data for Lake County, Montana comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.