Medicine Lake is a town located in Sheridan County Montana. Medicine Lake has a 2024 population of 243. Medicine Lake is currently declining at a rate of -0.41% annually and its population has decreased by -0.82% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 245 in 2020.
The average household income in Medicine Lake is $59,122 with a poverty rate of 11.76%. The median age in Medicine Lake is 46 years: 40.8 years for males, and 54.3 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Medicine Lake was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 188 | 91.26% |
| Native American | 12 | 5.83% |
| Two or more races | 6 | 2.91% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Native American
Two or more races
Black or African American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 116 | 1.78 | 68.1 | 31.9 |
| Non Family | 75 | 1.17 | 62.7 | 37.3 |
| Married | 36 | 2.81 | 75 | 25 |
| Female | 5 | 3.4 | 100 | 0 |
| Male | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
2.73
Average Family Size
1.78
Average Household Size
68.1%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 9 | 5.52% |
| Associates Degree | 6 | 3.68% |
| Bachelors Degree | 38 | 23.31% |
| Graduate Degree | 6 | 3.68% |
| High School Graduate | 40 | 24.54% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 3 | 1.84% |
| Some College | 61 | 37.42% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 150 | 139 | 41 |
| Native American | 8 | 7 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 5 | 5 | 3 |
| Hispanic | 2 | 2 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 60%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $41,563 | $45,000 | $35,625 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $33,125 | $60,313 | $14,375 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $38,333 | $38,750 | $0 |
| Overall | $37,500 | $51,071 | $25,000 |
| Some College | $34,375 | $58,750 | $22,292 |
$37,500
Average Earnings
$51,071
Average Male
$25,000
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
100% of Medicine Lake residents speak only English, while 0% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 0% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 177 | 13 | 7.34% |
| Hispanic | 13 | 11 | 84.62% |
| Multiple | 6 | 2 | 33.33% |
11.76%
Overall Poverty Rate
13.28%
Male Poverty Rate
9.21%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Medicine Lake is Hispanic, with 84.62% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Medicine Lake is White, with 7.34% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.6%. Among those working part-time, it was 17.78%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 13.33%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 12.5% |
| Some College | 10.45% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 2.27% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 9.3% |
| Male Employed | 6.67% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $84,375 | $83,868 |
| Households | $41,875 | $59,122 |
| Married Families | $87,500 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $29,688 | $42,299 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
41.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
35.8%
Male Marriage Rate
48.6%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 20-34.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
24
Number of Veterans
24
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 13 |
| Second Gulf War | 9 |
| Vietnam | 9 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 13 |
| 65 to 74 | 5 |
| 75+ | 4 |
| 55 to 64 | 2 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 24 | 15.19% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
4.17%
Veteran Poverty Rate
50%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
68.9%
Labor Force Participation
66.7%
Employment Rate
3.3%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
45.63%
Born in Medicine Lake
99.03%
Native Born
0.97%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
0.97%
Naturalized
99.03% of Medicine Lake residents were born in the United States, with 45.63% having been born in Montana. 0% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 241 | -1 | -0.41% |
| 2028 | 242 | 0 | 0% |
| 2027 | 242 | 0 | 0% |
| 2026 | 242 | -1 | -0.41% |
| 2025 | 243 | 0 | 0% |
| 2024 | 243 | -1 | -0.41% |
| 2023 | 244 | -4 | -1.61% |
| 2022 | 248 | 0 | 0% |
| 2021 | 248 | 3 | 1.22% |
| 2020 | 245 | 22 | 9.87% |
| 2019 | 223 | -5 | -2.19% |
| 2018 | 228 | -5 | -2.15% |
| 2017 | 233 | -11 | -4.51% |
| 2016 | 244 | -4 | -1.61% |
| 2015 | 248 | 2 | 0.81% |
| 2014 | 246 | 4 | 1.65% |
| 2013 | 242 | 5 | 2.11% |
| 2012 | 237 | 10 | 4.41% |
| 2011 | 227 | 3 | 1.34% |
| 2010 | 224 | 0 | 0% |