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Medicine Lake

Montana · 241 residents (2025 est.) · 0.395 sq mi
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Medicine Lake has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $48,125. Population has fallen 21% since 2000, a loss of 56 residents. 21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $106,800. With a median age of 52.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 34% less than the Montana median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 52.2
US median: 38.9
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 128%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
213
−21%since 2000
from 269 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
539 / sq mi
−21%since 2000
from 681 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
52.2
+26%since 2000
from 41.3 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:241 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1732242763283791990201020202024Medicine Lake
2024213
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$48,125
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,750 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$35,720
+118%since 2000
from $16,405 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
40.0%
+15.2 ptssince 2009
from 24.8% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
13.4%
+6.2 ptssince 2000
from 7.2% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.385
+5%since 2010
from 0.368 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing18.8%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction17.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance17.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Wholesale trade10.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Professional, scientific, technical9.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services8%
US avg: 0.9%
Information7.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Transportation & warehousing2.7%
US avg: 2.2%
Manufacturing0.9%
US avg: 0.4%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$106,800
+128%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,700 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$493
−19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $333 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
76.5%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 75.8% in 2000
23.5% rent
Vacancy rate
26.3%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 28.9% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
12.5%
+4.8 ptssince 2009
from 7.7% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
44.4%
+30.6 ptssince 2009
from 13.9% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.2
+148%since 2000
from 0.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
34
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic92.2%(248)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.4%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score1%(3)
2024
White, non-Hispanic80.3%(171)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino12.7%(27)
Asian0%(0)
Other7%(15)
Diversity Score41.8%(89)
Diversity Score
42
+4081%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.9%
−6.2 ptssince 2000
from 27.1% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
92.4%
+16.4 ptssince 2000
from 76.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
7.0%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 3.1% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.1 min
+105%since 2000
from 11.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
66.1%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 66.9% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
14.3%
+10.0 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
6.3%
+4.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
10.7%
−8.8 ptssince 2009
from 19.5% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−5.9 ptssince 2009
from 5.9% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−5.9 ptssince 2009
from 5.9% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2011
from 2.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
65.0%
−1.8 ptssince 2011
from 66.8% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
25.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 25.8% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
29.5%
−29.9 ptssince 2009
from 59.4% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
55.9%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 52.1% in 2009
Female
44.1%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.9%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.5%
−47.2 ptssince 2009
from 54.7% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
14.6%
+0.9 ptssince 2012
from 13.7% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
8.0%
−74.3 ptssince 2013
from 82.3% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
90.4%
+8.8 ptssince 2017
from 81.6% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
+2.8 ptssince 2016
from 97.2% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Medicine Lake, Montana?

Medicine Lake, Montana has about 213 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Medicine Lake, Montana?

The typical household in Medicine Lake, Montana earns about $48,125 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Medicine Lake, Montana expensive?

In Medicine Lake, Montana, the median home is worth about $106,800, and the typical rent is about $493 a month.

How educated are people in Medicine Lake, Montana?

About 20.9% of adults age 25 and over in Medicine Lake, Montana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Medicine Lake, Montana?

About 13.4% of people in Medicine Lake, Montana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Medicine Lake, Montana grown since 1990?

Yes, Medicine Lake, Montana has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 149 residents, a change of about -41 percent over that period.

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