Lewis and Clark County, MT Demographics & Local Data
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Key statistics on population, economy, housing, and commuting compared to state and national averages. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
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Population
| Metric | Lewis and Clark County | Montana Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 73,287 | 1,116,316 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 21.0 | 7.6 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 1.36% | 1.09% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 42.3 | 40.4 | 37.1 |
| Households | 30,649 | 452,676 | 128,459,983 |
Population Over Time
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Lewis and Clark County has a the economy index of B, which means it is quite prosperous.
| Metric | Lewis and Clark County | Montana Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $74,495 | $69,624 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 3.29% | 5.32% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 3.5% | 3.7% | 5.2% |
Housing
| Metric | Lewis and Clark County | Montana Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $284,700 | $242,768 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $1,062 | $1,031 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 69.7% | 69.4% | 65.1% |
Mobility & Commuting
The most common departure window is 07:30 AM – 07:59 AM , followed by 07:00 AM – 07:29 AM .
| Metric | Lewis and Clark County | Montana Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average commute time (min) | 16.1 | 16.0 | 22.5 |
| Work from home | 12.9% | 11.6% | 13.4% |
Education & Households
Lewis and Clark County has a education index of B, which means it is quite educated.
| Metric | Lewis and Clark County | Montana Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 40.3% | 31.3% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.31 | 2.38 | 2.54 |
Health
Lewis and Clark County has a health index of B, which means it is quite healthy.
| Metric | Lewis and Clark County | Montana Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 79.3 | 79.0 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 11.6% | 14.7% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 15.2% | 18.8% | 19.0% |