2023 ACS Census Data · Population 72,580
Lewis and Clark County is a mid-sized county in Montana with a population of 72,580. The median household income is $74,543, 15% above the national average. The poverty rate is 8.7%, median home value is $358,200, and 42.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Its college education attainment is 78% above the national average.
Population
72,580
2023 estimate
Rank #769 of 3,222 counties
Median Income?The midpoint of all household incomes — half of households earn more, half earn less.Learn more →
$74,543
Household
Rank #735 of 3,222 counties
Median Home Value?Estimated market value of owner-occupied homes at the 50th percentile.
$358,200
Owner-occupied
Rank #315 of 3,222 counties
Bachelor's Degree+?Percent of adults 25 and older who hold at least a bachelor's degree.Learn more →
42.8%
Adults 25+
Rank #193 of 3,222 counties
Location
Population breakdown by race, ethnicity, and age
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Female Population?Percent of the total population identifying as female.
50.3%
Foreign-Born?Percent of residents born outside the United States.
1.9%
Speak Non-English at Home?Percent of households where a language other than English is spoken at home.
3.1%
Veterans?Percent of civilian population 18 and over who have served in the U.S. armed forces.
8.1%
Income, poverty, and employment data from the American Community Survey
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Household Income
20% above Montana avg·15% above national avg
Poverty Rate
37% above Montana avg·42% above national avg
Labor Force Participation
8% above Montana avg·9% above national avg
Economic Indicators
Per Capita Income?Total income divided by total population — the average income per person, regardless of household size.Learn more →
$43,263
Poverty Rate?Percent of residents living below the federal poverty line, which varies by household size.Learn more →
8.7%
Labor Force Participation?Percent of civilians 16+ who are employed or actively looking for work.Learn more →
63.0%
Home values, ownership rates, and rental costs
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Home Value
42% above Montana avg·71% above national avg
Median Monthly Rent
29% above Montana avg·14% above national avg
Home Ownership Rate
4% below Montana avg·4% below national avg
Housing Cost Burden
28% below Montana avg·25% below national avg
Housing Units
33,837
Households
30,655
Ownership & Cost Burden
Persons per Household?Average number of people living in each occupied housing unit.
2.3
Median Owner Costs (w/ Mortgage)?Typical monthly costs for homeowners with a mortgage, including principal, interest, taxes, and insurance.Learn more →
$1,838
Broadband Subscription?Percent of households with a broadband internet subscription.Learn more →
88.9%
Mean Commute Time?Average one-way travel time to work, in minutes, for workers 16 and older.Learn more →
18 min
Educational attainment among adults
Benchmarks vs State & National
Bachelor's Degree Rate
62% above Montana avg·78% above national avg
High School Graduation Rate
2% above Montana avg·7% above national avg
Attainment
Health & Access
With Disability (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 with a cognitive, physical, or sensory disability.Learn more →
10.6%
Without Health Insurance (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 who lack any form of health insurance coverage.Learn more →
7.6%
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