Lake County, Montana

Total Population: 32,073

County Seat: Polson

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Median Home Value

$369,200

Owner-occupied units

Median Household Income

$61,965

Across all households

Median Age

43.8 yrs

Across all residents

Bachelor's Degree+

30.5%

Adults 25 and older

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Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White (Non-Hispanic)64.5%
Am. Indian / Alaska Native20.1%
Two or More Races10.2%
Hispanic or Latino4.2%
Asian (Non-Hispanic)0.5%
Other Race0.2%
Black (Non-Hispanic)0.2%

Under 18 Years

22.6%

65 Years and Over

23.6%

Male

49.5%

Female

50.5%

U.S. Citizens (18+)

98.6%

No Health Insurance

14.1%

Education

3 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

93.0%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

30.5%

Enrolled in College (18+)

5.5%

Economics

6 fields

Median Household Income

$61,965

Mean Household Income

$84,874

Per Capita Income

$33,786

Unemployment Rate (16+)

6.4%

In Labor Force (19–64)

72.7%

SNAP / Food Stamps

12.3%

Housing & Households

13 fields

Median Home Value

$369,200

Median Rent

$884/mo

Total Housing Units

16,457

Owner-Occupied

73.8%

Renter-Occupied

26.2%

Vacancy Rate

26.0%

Married Couple Households

50.6%

Cohabiting Couple Households

5.6%

Male Householder, No Partner

18.0%

Female Householder, No Partner

25.8%

Average Household Size

2.60

Broadband Internet Access

83.1%

Housing Built Since 2010

8.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 30047.