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Medicine Lake

Montana · 244 residents · 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 $37,222. Population has declined 9% since 2000. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $88,000. Poverty is rare here, at 2.2% of residents. Households here earn about 34% less than the Montana median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.9
US median: 38.8
More educated
41% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 128%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
244
−9%since 2000
from 269 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
618 / sq mi
−9%since 2000
from 681 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.9
−6%since 2000
from 41.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1732242763283791990201020202024Medicine Lake
2024213
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$37,222
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,750 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$35,540
+117%since 2000
from $16,405 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
24.2%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 24.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
2.2%
−5.0 ptssince 2000
from 7.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing17%
US avg: 1.7%
Finance & insurance14.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Construction13.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services8.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Wholesale trade6.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical6.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing3.2%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing3.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services2.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Information1.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$88,000
+128%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$650
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $333 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
63.5%
−12.3 ptssince 2000
from 75.8% in 2000
36.5% rent
Afford Score
2.4
+164%since 2000
from 0.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic80.7%(197)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino5.7%(14)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.3%(8)
Diversity Score23.2%(57)
Diversity Score
23
+2218%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
41.1%
+14.0 ptssince 2000
from 27.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.0%
+18.0 ptssince 2000
from 76.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
8.6%
+5.5 ptssince 2000
from 3.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.1 min
+96%since 2000
from 11.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
63.3%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 66.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−5.9 ptssince 2009
from 5.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−2.0 ptssince 2011
from 2.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
57.7%
−9.1 ptssince 2011
from 66.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
31.9%
−27.5 ptssince 2009
from 59.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.4%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 52.1% in 2009
Female
48.6%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
Foreign born
1.1%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.2%
−74.1 ptssince 2013
from 82.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Medicine Lake, Montana?

Medicine Lake, Montana has about 244 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Medicine Lake, Montana earns about $37,222 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 $88,000, and the typical rent is about $650 a month.

How educated are people in Medicine Lake, Montana?

About 41.1% 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 2.2% 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 118 residents, a change of about -33 percent over that period.

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