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Lake County

State:
Montana
County Seat:
Polson

Lake County's estimated 2025 population is 34,308 with a growth rate of 1.43% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Lake County is the 9th largest county in Montana. The 2010 population was 28,792 and has seen a growth of 19.16% since that time.

34,308
Total Population
23
Population Density (miĀ²)
9
Population Rank (State)
485 1.43%
Annual Population Growth

Lake County Population

Lake County Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Demographics

The racial composition of Lake County includes 65.63% White, 21.05% Native American, and smaller percentages for other race, Asian, Black or African American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

White

Native American

Two or more races

Other race

Asian

Black or African American

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander

Race
Population
Percentage (of total)
White21,05065.63%
Native American6,75021.05%
Two or more races3,72411.61%
Other race2870.89%
Asian1680.52%
Black or African American670.21%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander270.08%

Lake County Marital Status

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

Lake County's average per capita income is $38,980. Household income levels show a median of $61,965. The poverty rate stands at 17.72%.

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$89,029$113,787
Families$76,688$99,161
Households$61,965$84,874
Non Families$32,068$48,285

$38,980

Average Income

$61,965

Median Household Income

17.72%

Poverty Rate