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Lakeside

Montana · 2,705 residents · 14.082 sq mi
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Lakeside has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $61,940. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 61% since 2000. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $410,600. With a median age of 49.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. The poverty rate of 26.9% is well above the national figure. Despite a median home value of $410,600, the poverty rate sits 110% above the US average — a pattern often seen in resort and college towns.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 49.7
US median: 38.8
Average education
28% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 87%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,705
+61%since 2000
from 1,679 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
192 / sq mi
+61%since 2000
from 119 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
49.7
+12%since 2000
from 44.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 2000 – 2024
1K2K2K3K3K2000201020202024Lakeside
20242K
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$61,940
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,048 in 2000
US average: $66,278
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$34,832
+88%since 2000
from $18,533 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
29.2%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 32.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
26.9%
+9.6 ptssince 2000
from 17.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information14%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade13.4%
US avg: 10%
Other services12.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction6.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Public administration5.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade5.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance4%
US avg: 5.5%
Transportation & warehousing3.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$410,600
+87%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $146,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$829
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $478 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
78.8%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 79.0% in 2000
21.2% rent
Afford Score
6.6
+63%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic91.8%(2,483)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.8%(77)
Asian0.6%(17)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score8.8%(239)
Diversity Score
9
+128%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
28.1%
−2.8 ptssince 2000
from 30.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.2%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 93.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
9.9%
+5.2 ptssince 2000
from 4.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.2 min
+4%since 2000
from 18.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
79.2%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 76.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.7%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.4%
−2.9 ptssince 2011
from 4.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
52.5%
−6.8 ptssince 2011
from 59.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
37.1%
−27.3 ptssince 2009
from 64.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.7%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
Female
54.3%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
Foreign born
1.5%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.6%
−70.2 ptssince 2013
from 75.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lakeside, Montana?

Lakeside, Montana has about 2,705 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Lakeside, Montana?

The typical household in Lakeside, Montana earns about $61,940 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 $410,600, and the typical rent is about $829 a month.

How educated are people in Lakeside, Montana?

About 28.1% 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 26.9% of people in Lakeside, Montana live below the federal poverty line.

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