Lewis and Clark County is home to 55,716 people in Montana. About 32% of adults have finished a four-year degree. Getting to work takes 11 minutes on average. The population is up 17% since 1990. Median household income is $37,360, under the $42,589 national median. The typical home is worth $105,800, having risen by half since 1990.
Shares are "alone or in combination": a person with both Medicare and Medicaid counts in each, so categories overlap and do not sum to 100%.
Section 09 · Service history
Veterans
Veterans by period of service, 2024
Gulf War (2001 or later)35.1%(1,960)
US avg: 26.4%
Gulf War (1990s)26.2%(1,463)
US avg: 24.3%
Vietnam era33.5%(1,870)
US avg: 33.1%
Korean War2.7%(151)
US avg: 4.5%
World War II0.5%(30)
US avg: 1%
Share of the 5,583 veterans here. A veteran who served across eras counts in each, so shares can total more than 100%. Peacetime-only service is included in the total but not shown as an era.
How many people live in Lewis and Clark County, Montana?
Lewis and Clark County, Montana has about 55,716 residents according to the 2000 Census.
What is the median household income in Lewis and Clark County, Montana?
The typical household in Lewis and Clark County, Montana earns about $37,360 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is Lewis and Clark County, Montana expensive?
In Lewis and Clark County, Montana, the median home is worth about $105,800, and the typical rent is about $457 a month.
How educated are people in Lewis and Clark County, Montana?
About 31.6% of adults age 25 and over in Lewis and Clark County, Montana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in Lewis and Clark County, Montana?
About 10.9% of people in Lewis and Clark County, Montana live below the federal poverty line.
Has Lewis and Clark County, Montana grown since 1990?
Yes, Lewis and Clark County, Montana has grown since 1990. The population has added about 8,221 residents, a change of about 17 percent over that period.
