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Lewistown

Montana · 5,901 residents · 5.722 sq mi
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Lewistown has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $32,997. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $96,900. With a median age of 45.4, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 45.4
US median: 37.2
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,901
+2%since 2000
from 5,813 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,031 / sq mi
+2%since 2000
from 1,016 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
45.4
+6%since 2000
from 42.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
6K6K6K6K6K1990201020202024Lewistown
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$32,997
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,949 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,664
+35%since 2000
from $16,817 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
18.9%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 14.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
11.5%
−2.1 ptssince 2000
from 13.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.464
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade10.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Information7.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade7.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services4.1%
US avg: 7%
Finance & insurance3.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food3.3%
US avg: 2.4%
Professional, scientific, technical2.9%
US avg: 4.2%
Public administration1.9%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.4%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction1%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$96,900
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $66,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$437
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $419 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
37.8%
−30.7 ptssince 2000
from 68.5% in 2000
33.1% rent
Vacancy rate
9.3%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 11.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
20.6%
−8.0 ptssince 2009
from 28.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
40.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 40.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.9
+27%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96%(5,581)
Black0.1%(4)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(42)
Asian0.3%(19)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.9%(166)
2010
White, non-Hispanic94.1%(5,550)
Black0.2%(11)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(121)
Asian0.4%(22)
Other1.9%(115)
Diversity Score11.2%(660)
Diversity Score
11
+292%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.0%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 19.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
84.4%
−3.2 ptssince 2000
from 87.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
8.7%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 5.2% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
12.1 min
+11%since 2000
from 10.9 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
78.3%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 78.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
9.1%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 7.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.0%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
7.8%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 9.8% 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
7.7%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 9.6% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
14.1%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 15.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
31.6%
−25.7 ptssince 2009
from 57.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.4%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
Female
48.6%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
Foreign born
1.6%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
16.0%
−32.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lewistown, Montana?

Lewistown, Montana has about 5,901 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Lewistown, Montana?

The typical household in Lewistown, Montana earns about $32,997 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lewistown, Montana expensive?

In Lewistown, Montana, the median home is worth about $96,900, and the typical rent is about $437 a month.

How educated are people in Lewistown, Montana?

About 20.0% of adults age 25 and over in Lewistown, Montana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lewistown, Montana?

About 11.5% of people in Lewistown, Montana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Lewistown, Montana grown since 1990?

Yes, Lewistown, Montana has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 150 residents, a change of about -2 percent over that period.

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