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Lakeside

Montana · 2,669 residents · 14.082 sq mi
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Lakeside has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $50,054. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 59% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $279,300. With a median age of 45.8, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Poverty is rare here, at 5.2% of residents.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 45.8
US median: 37.2
More educated
34% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 51%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,669
+59%since 2000
from 1,679 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
190 / sq mi
+59%since 2000
from 119 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
45.8
+3%since 2000
from 44.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 2000 – 2024
1K2K2K3K3K2000201020202024Lakeside
20242K
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$50,054
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,048 in 2000
US average: $52,703
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,713
+50%since 2000
from $18,533 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
33.1%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 32.4% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
5.2%
−12.2 ptssince 2000
from 17.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.353
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade16.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services8.9%
US avg: 7%
Retail trade4.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Arts, entertainment, food4.2%
US avg: 2.4%
Transportation & warehousing3.9%
US avg: 3.1%
Information3.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance3.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Public administration2.8%
US avg: 4.9%
Construction1.7%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing1.1%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$279,300
+51%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $146,200 in 2000
US average: $225,659
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,060
+75%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $478 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
44.7%
−34.3 ptssince 2000
from 79.0% in 2000
24.4% rent
Vacancy rate
49.4%
+5.4 ptssince 2009
from 44.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
33.3%
+5.1 ptssince 2009
from 28.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
42.4%
+14.8 ptssince 2009
from 27.5% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
5.6
+38%since 2000
from 4.1 in 2000
2000 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.2%(1,632)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(18)
Asian0.4%(7)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.9%(65)
2010
White, non-Hispanic95.5%(2,549)
Black0.3%(9)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(46)
Asian0.7%(18)
Other2.7%(71)
Diversity Score12.9%(345)
Diversity Score
13
+233%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
33.6%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 30.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
98.5%
+5.0 ptssince 2000
from 93.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
15.0%
+10.2 ptssince 2000
from 4.7% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.6 min
+18%since 2000
from 18.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
73.8%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 76.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
3.8%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 7.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
14.4%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 11.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.8%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
19.2%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 17.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
40.6%
−23.8 ptssince 2009
from 64.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.7%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
Female
48.3%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.9%
−37.2 ptssince 2009
from 47.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lakeside, Montana?

Lakeside, Montana has about 2,669 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Lakeside, Montana?

The typical household in Lakeside, Montana earns about $50,054 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lakeside, Montana expensive?

In Lakeside, Montana, the median home is worth about $279,300, and the typical rent is about $1,060 a month.

How educated are people in Lakeside, Montana?

About 33.6% of adults age 25 and over in Lakeside, Montana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lakeside, Montana?

About 5.2% of people in Lakeside, Montana live below the federal poverty line.

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