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Lewistown

County:
Fergus County
County Seat:
Yes
Area (mi²):
5.722
State:
Montana

Lewistown is a city located in Fergus County, Montana. Lewistown has a 2025 population of 6,267. It is also the county seat of Fergus County. Lewistown is currently growing at a rate of 0.95% annually and its population has increased by 4.96% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 5,971 in 2020.

The average household income in Lewistown is $58,432 with a poverty rate of 20.64%.The median age in Lewistown is 46.5 years: 43.1 years for males, and 48.8 years for females.

6.3K
Total Population
1,095
Density (mi²)
59 0.95%
Growth

Lewistown Population

Lewistown Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Demographics

The racial composition of Lewistown includes 91.95% White, and smaller percentages for Native American, other race, Black or African American, Asian and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

White (92.0%)

Two or more races (3.1%)

Native American (1.8%)

Other race (1.2%)

Black or African American (1.1%)

Asian (0.9%)

Race
Population
Percentage (of total)
White5,54391.95%
Two or more races1893.14%
Native American1081.79%
Other race721.19%
Black or African American651.08%
Asian510.85%

Lewistown Marital Status

OverallMalesFemales0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100%

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

Lewistown's average per capita income is $34,087. Household income levels show a median of $44,195. The poverty rate stands at 20.64%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median
Mean
Married Families$80,683-
Families$65,421$73,444
Households$44,195$58,432
Non Families$28,304$37,411

$34,087

Average Income

$44,195

Median Household Income

20.64%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)