Lake County, Montana

Lake County is a county located in the state of Montana. As of 2000, the population is 26,507. Its county seat is Polson ⁶.

Geography

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 4,283 km² (1,654 mi²). 3,869 km² (1,494 mi²) of it is land and 414 km² (160 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 9.67% water.

Demographics

As of the census² of 2000, there are 26,507 people, 10,192 households, and 7,215 families residing in the county. The population density is 7/km² (18/mi²). There are 13,605 housing units at an average density of 4/km² (9/mi²). The racial makeup of the county is 71.38% White, 0.12% Black or African American, 23.79% Native American, 0.30% Asian, 0.04% Pacific Islander, 0.67% from other races, and 3.70% from two or more races. 2.52% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There are 10,192 households out of which 33.00% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.80% are married couples living together, 11.50% have a female householder with no husband present, and 29.20% are non-families. 24.50% of all households are made up of individuals and 9.90% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.54 and the average family size is 3.02.

In the county the population is spread out with 28.10% under the age of 18, 8.00% from 18 to 24, 24.50% from 25 to 44, 24.90% from 45 to 64, and 14.50% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 38 years. For every 100 females there are 96.70 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 93.10 males.

The median income for a household in the county is $28,740, and the median income for a family is $34,033. Males have a median income of $27,009 versus $19,162 for females. The per capita income for the county is $15,173. 18.70% of the population and 14.00% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 24.20% of those under the age of 18 and 8.30% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.