Lewis and Clark County, MT

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Lewis and Clark County Overview

71,487
TOTAL POPULATION
35,738
MALE POPULATION
35,749
FEMALE POPULATION
99.97
MALES / 100 FEMALES
100.03
FEMALES / 100 MALES
41.2
MEDIAN AGE
2.9
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.3
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$41,274
PER CAPITA INCOME
$97,500
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$71,967
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
24.5%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
75.5¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
$10,146
FAMILY INCOME DEFICIT
0.44
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
37,667
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
65.1%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
3.5%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Lewis and Clark County Area Codes

Race in Lewis and Clark County

The most populous races in Lewis and Clark County are White / Caucasian (65,856 | 92.1%), Two or more Races (3,388 | 4.7%), and Hispanic or Latino (2,638 | 3.7%).
Race in Lewis and Clark County
Race# Population% Population
Asian4850.7%
Black / African American4080.6%
Hawaiian / Pacific00.0%
Hispanic or Latino2,6383.7%
Native / Alaskan9121.3%
White / Caucasian65,85692.1%
Two or more Races3,3884.7%
Some other Race4380.6%
Total71,487100.0%

Ancestry in Lewis and Clark County

The most populous ancestries reported in Lewis and Clark County are German (18,629 | 26.1%), Irish (11,619 | 16.3%), English (10,330 | 14.4%), Norwegian (5,496 | 7.7%), and American (4,125 | 5.8%), together accounting for 70.2% of all Lewis and Clark County residents.
Ancestry in Lewis and Clark County
Ancestry# Population% Population
African70.0%
Alaskan Athabascan20.0%
Aleut750.1%
American4,1255.8%
Apache130.0%
Arab1130.2%
Armenian660.1%
Australian30.0%
Austrian3980.6%
Basque1130.2%
Belgian1430.2%
Bhutanese1930.3%
Blackfeet3350.5%
Brazilian430.1%
British6700.9%
Bulgarian140.0%
Burmese1750.2%
Canadian930.1%
Celtic340.1%
Central American260.0%
Central American Indian280.0%
Cherokee3050.4%
Cheyenne1600.2%
Chippewa2690.4%
Choctaw120.0%
Colombian910.1%
Cree1060.2%
Creek540.1%
Croatian3120.4%
Crow110.0%
Cuban980.1%
Czech2910.4%
Czechoslovakian1620.2%
Danish4450.6%
Dominican90.0%
Dutch1,1201.6%
Dutch West Indian110.0%
Eastern European3040.4%
Ecuadorian130.0%
English10,33014.4%
Estonian100.0%
Ethiopian70.0%
European2,1293.0%
Filipino200.0%
Finnish5130.7%
French2,4643.5%
French Canadian4070.6%
German18,62926.1%
Greek970.1%
Guatemalan260.0%
Hungarian2430.3%
Icelander270.0%
Indian (Asian)490.1%
Indonesian70.0%
Inupiat80.0%
Iranian220.0%
Irish11,61916.3%
Iroquois50.0%
Italian2,8093.9%
Jamaican310.0%
Japanese10.0%
Korean1470.2%
Laotian300.0%
Latvian120.0%
Lebanese820.1%
Lithuanian1530.2%
Luxembourger1050.2%
Macedonian110.0%
Mexican1,7512.5%
Mexican American Indian60.0%
Native Hawaiian570.1%
Navajo660.1%
Northern European5080.7%
Norwegian5,4967.7%
Pakistani690.1%
Pennsylvania German910.1%
Peruvian20.0%
Polish1,5082.1%
Portuguese1100.2%
Potawatomi300.0%
Puerto Rican2020.3%
Puget Sound Salish100.0%
Romanian3960.5%
Russian6150.9%
Scandinavian1,4652.1%
Scotch-Irish1,1571.6%
Scottish2,2933.2%
Seminole60.0%
Serbian120.0%
Shoshone240.0%
Sioux1920.3%
Slavic1120.2%
Slovak890.1%
Slovene890.1%
South American1060.2%
Spaniard910.1%
Spanish2770.4%
Spanish American240.0%
Subsaharan African140.0%
Swedish2,9634.1%
Swiss3520.5%
Thai1780.3%
Tlingit-Haida940.1%
Trinidadian and Tobagonian160.0%
Ukrainian2780.4%
Welsh7581.1%
West Indian790.1%
Yugoslavian350.1%
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Immigrants in Lewis and Clark County

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Lewis and Clark County came from Europe (499 | 0.7%), Asia (381 | 0.5%), Latin America (307 | 0.4%), Western Europe (267 | 0.4%), and Germany (246 | 0.3%), together accounting for 2.4% of all Lewis and Clark County residents.
Immigrants in Lewis and Clark County
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Asia3810.5%
Australia90.0%
Brazil400.1%
Cambodia10.0%
Canada1310.2%
Caribbean520.1%
Central America1940.3%
China100.0%
Colombia90.0%
Dominican Republic90.0%
Eastern Asia1070.2%
Eastern Europe1590.2%
England250.0%
Europe4990.7%
France90.0%
Germany2460.3%
Guatemala180.0%
India1040.2%
Iran220.0%
Italy90.0%
Jamaica310.0%
Japan130.0%
Korea840.1%
Latin America3070.4%
Mexico1760.3%
Moldova1270.2%
Netherlands120.0%
Northern Europe410.1%
Oceania90.0%
Peru120.0%
Philippines1080.2%
Portugal80.0%
Romania200.0%
Russia120.0%
South America610.1%
South Central Asia1260.2%
South Eastern Asia1480.2%
Southern Europe320.0%
Spain150.0%
Sweden100.0%
Taiwan100.0%
Thailand250.0%
Trinidad and Tobago120.0%
Vietnam140.0%
Western Europe2670.4%
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Sex and Age in Lewis and Clark County

Sex and Age in Lewis and Clark County

The most populous age groups in Lewis and Clark County are 35 to 39 Years (2,838 | 7.9%) for men and 55 to 59 Years (2,832 | 7.9%) for women.
Sex and Age in Lewis and Clark County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years2,095 (5.9%)1,817 (5.1%)
5 to 9 Years2,124 (5.9%)1,897 (5.3%)
10 to 14 Years2,305 (6.5%)2,438 (6.8%)
15 to 19 Years2,228 (6.2%)1,989 (5.6%)
20 to 24 Years1,981 (5.5%)1,951 (5.5%)
25 to 29 Years2,045 (5.7%)2,002 (5.6%)
30 to 34 Years2,277 (6.4%)2,221 (6.2%)
35 to 39 Years2,838 (7.9%)2,481 (6.9%)
40 to 44 Years2,051 (5.7%)1,955 (5.5%)
45 to 49 Years1,993 (5.6%)1,983 (5.6%)
50 to 54 Years2,202 (6.2%)2,306 (6.5%)
55 to 59 Years2,548 (7.1%)2,832 (7.9%)
60 to 64 Years2,463 (6.9%)2,548 (7.1%)
65 to 69 Years2,252 (6.3%)2,572 (7.2%)
70 to 74 Years2,097 (5.9%)1,876 (5.2%)
75 to 79 Years1,183 (3.3%)1,255 (3.5%)
80 to 84 Years779 (2.2%)826 (2.3%)
85 Years and over277 (0.8%)800 (2.2%)
Total35,738 (100.0%)35,749 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Lewis and Clark County

Median Family Size in Lewis and Clark County

The median family size in Lewis and Clark County is 2.90 persons per family, with single female/mother families (2,343 | 12.9%) accounting for the largest median family size of 2.98 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (1,314 | 7.3%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.62 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Lewis and Clark County
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple14,445 (79.8%)2.92
Single Male/Father1,314 (7.3%)2.62
Single Female/Mother2,343 (12.9%)2.98
Total Families18,102 (100.0%)2.90

Median Household Size in Lewis and Clark County

The median household size in Lewis and Clark County is 2.31 persons per household, with single female/mother households (2,343 | 7.7%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.22 persons per household. non-family households (12,179 | 40.2%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.30 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Lewis and Clark County
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple14,445 (47.7%)2.94
Single Male/Father1,314 (4.3%)2.99
Single Female/Mother2,343 (7.7%)3.22
Non-family12,179 (40.2%)1.30
Total Households30,281 (100.0%)2.31

Household Size by Marriage Status in Lewis and Clark County

Out of a total of 30,281 households in Lewis and Clark County, 18,102 (59.8%) are family households, while 12,179 (40.2%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 9,418, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 9,674.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Lewis and Clark County
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-9,674 (32.0%)
2-Person Households9,418 (31.1%)2,106 (7.0%)
3-Person Households3,679 (12.1%)155 (0.5%)
4-Person Households2,957 (9.8%)171 (0.6%)
5-Person Households1,408 (4.6%)62 (0.2%)
6-Person Households416 (1.4%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households224 (0.7%)11 (0.0%)
Total18,102 (59.8%)12,179 (40.2%)

Female Fertility in Lewis and Clark County

Fertility by Age in Lewis and Clark County

Average fertility rate in Lewis and Clark County is 61.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 95.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 65.0% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Lewis and Clark County
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years588 (65.0%)95.0
35 to 50 years316 (35.0%)47.0
Total904 (100.0%)61.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Lewis and Clark County

92.0% of women with births (904) in Lewis and Clark County are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 35 to 50 years age bracket with 9.8% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 20 to 34 years age bracket with 7.0% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Lewis and Clark County
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years547 (93.0%)41 (7.0%)
35 to 50 years285 (90.2%)31 (9.8%)
Total832 (92.0%)72 (8.0%)

Fertility by Education in Lewis and Clark County

Average fertility rate in Lewis and Clark County is 61.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of bachelor's degree have the highest fertility rate of 89.0 births per 1,000 women, while women with the education attainment of less than high school have the lowest fertility at 4.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of bachelor's degree represent 39.3% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Lewis and Clark County
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School8 (0.9%)4.0
High School Diploma131 (14.5%)57.0
College or Associate's Degree254 (28.1%)57.0
Bachelor's Degree355 (39.3%)89.0
Graduate Degree156 (17.3%)66.0
Total904 (100.0%)61.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Lewis and Clark County

8.0% of women with births in Lewis and Clark County are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of high school diploma are most likely to be married with 100.0% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of less than high school are least likely to be married with 100.0% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Lewis and Clark County
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School0 (0.0%)8 (100.0%)
High School Diploma131 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
College or Associate's Degree190 (74.8%)64 (25.2%)
Bachelor's Degree355 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree156 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total832 (92.0%)72 (8.0%)

Income in Lewis and Clark County

Income Overview in Lewis and Clark County

Per Capita Income in Lewis and Clark County is $41,274, while median incomes of families and households are $97,500 and $71,967 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income71,487$41,274
Median Family Income18,102$97,500
Mean Family Income18,102$117,704
Median Household Income30,281$71,967
Mean Household Income30,281$95,857
Income Deficit18,102$10,146
Wage / Income Gap (%)71,48724.49%
Wage / Income Gap ($)71,48775.51¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index71,4870.44

Earnings by Sex in Lewis and Clark County

Average Earnings in Lewis and Clark County are $43,615, $49,570 for men and $37,430 for women, a difference of 24.5%.
Earnings by Sex in Lewis and Clark County
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male20,671 (52.4%)$49,570
Female18,791 (47.6%)$37,430
Total39,462 (100.0%)$43,615

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Lewis and Clark County

The most common earnings brackets in Lewis and Clark County are $100,000+ for men (3,124 | 15.1%) and $75,000 to $99,999 for women (1,589 | 8.5%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Lewis and Clark County
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less980 (4.7%)1,203 (6.4%)
$2,500 to $4,999676 (3.3%)754 (4.0%)
$5,000 to $7,499710 (3.4%)630 (3.4%)
$7,500 to $9,999169 (0.8%)537 (2.9%)
$10,000 to $12,499560 (2.7%)630 (3.4%)
$12,500 to $14,999607 (2.9%)592 (3.2%)
$15,000 to $17,499503 (2.4%)699 (3.7%)
$17,500 to $19,999466 (2.2%)467 (2.5%)
$20,000 to $22,499695 (3.4%)639 (3.4%)
$22,500 to $24,999439 (2.1%)546 (2.9%)
$25,000 to $29,999724 (3.5%)727 (3.9%)
$30,000 to $34,999858 (4.2%)1,368 (7.3%)
$35,000 to $39,9991,027 (5.0%)1,151 (6.1%)
$40,000 to $44,999929 (4.5%)798 (4.3%)
$45,000 to $49,9991,045 (5.1%)1,221 (6.5%)
$50,000 to $54,999774 (3.7%)1,111 (5.9%)
$55,000 to $64,9992,146 (10.4%)1,482 (7.9%)
$65,000 to $74,9991,762 (8.5%)1,188 (6.3%)
$75,000 to $99,9992,477 (12.0%)1,589 (8.5%)
$100,000+3,124 (15.1%)1,459 (7.8%)
Total20,671 (100.0%)18,791 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Lewis and Clark County

Average earnings in Lewis and Clark County are $56,695 for men and $42,740 for women, a difference of 24.6%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $76,166, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $35,859. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $66,842, while those with high school diploma education have the smallest earnings of $27,107.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Lewis and Clark County
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$35,859$29,000
High School Diploma$45,243$27,107
College or Associate's Degree$51,278$36,938
Bachelor's Degree$64,306$45,898
Graduate Degree$76,166$66,842
Total$56,695$42,740

Family Income in Lewis and Clark County

Family Income Brackets in Lewis and Clark County

According to the Lewis and Clark County family income data, there are 4,634 families falling into the $100,000 to $149,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 25.6% of all families. Conversely, the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 199 families (1.1%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in Lewis and Clark County
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,0004162.3%
$10,000 to $14,9991991.1%
$15,000 to $24,9996523.6%
$25,000 to $34,9996153.4%
$35,000 to $49,9991,5938.8%
$50,000 to $74,9993,27618.1%
$75,000 to $99,9992,51613.9%
$100,000 to $149,9994,63425.6%
$150,000 to $199,9992,37113.1%
$200,000+1,84610.2%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Lewis and Clark County

4-person families (2,942 | 16.3%) account for the highest median family income in Lewis and Clark County with $121,000 per family, while 2-person families (9,863 | 54.5%) have the highest median income of $42,410 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Lewis and Clark County
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families9,863 (54.5%)$84,820
3-Person Families3,594 (19.9%)$113,988
4-Person Families2,942 (16.3%)$121,000
5-Person Families1,097 (6.1%)$109,583
6-Person Families427 (2.4%)$70,594
7+ Person Families179 (1.0%)$90,875
Total18,102 (100.0%)$97,500

Family Income by Number of Earners in Lewis and Clark County

The median family income in Lewis and Clark County is $97,500, with families comprising 3+ earners (1,377) having the highest median family income of $140,911, while families with no earners (2,852) have the lowest median family income of $62,471, accounting for 7.6% and 15.8% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Lewis and Clark County
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners2,852 (15.8%)$62,471
1 Earner5,148 (28.4%)$69,306
2 Earners8,725 (48.2%)$116,022
3+ Earners1,377 (7.6%)$140,911
Total18,102 (100.0%)$97,500

Household Income in Lewis and Clark County

Household Income Brackets in Lewis and Clark County

With 5,784 households falling in the category, the $50,000 to $74,999 income range is the most frequent in Lewis and Clark County, accounting for 19.1% of all households. In contrast, only 878 households (2.9%) fall into the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Lewis and Clark County
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,0009993.3%
$10,000 to $14,9998782.9%
$15,000 to $24,9992,0596.8%
$25,000 to $34,9992,4838.2%
$35,000 to $49,9993,54311.7%
$50,000 to $74,9995,78419.1%
$75,000 to $99,9993,72512.3%
$100,000 to $149,9995,66318.7%
$150,000 to $199,9992,9079.6%
$200,000+2,2417.4%

Household Income by Householder Age in Lewis and Clark County

The median household income in Lewis and Clark County is $71,967, with the highest median household income of $87,715 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 11,252 households (37.2%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $41,403, with 1,181 households (3.9%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Lewis and Clark County
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years1,181 (3.9%)$41,403
25 to 44 Years9,230 (30.5%)$84,314
45 to 64 Years11,252 (37.2%)$87,715
65+ Years8,618 (28.5%)$53,767
Total30,281 (100.0%)$71,967

Poverty in Lewis and Clark County

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Lewis and Clark County

With 8.9% poverty level for males and 9.9% for females among the residents of Lewis and Clark County, under 5 year old males and 15 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 384 males (18.6%) and 191 females (39.6%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Lewis and Clark County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years384 (18.6%)100 (5.5%)
5 Years74 (16.7%)14 (4.2%)
6 to 11 Years210 (8.3%)300 (12.1%)
12 to 14 Years131 (9.6%)93 (6.3%)
15 Years58 (12.7%)191 (39.6%)
16 and 17 Years20 (2.2%)42 (6.0%)
18 to 24 Years396 (15.7%)558 (24.1%)
25 to 34 Years275 (6.4%)585 (13.9%)
35 to 44 Years423 (8.7%)306 (6.9%)
45 to 54 Years206 (5.0%)213 (5.0%)
55 to 64 Years294 (5.9%)400 (7.5%)
65 to 74 Years351 (8.1%)262 (6.0%)
75 Years and over294 (13.2%)388 (14.2%)
Total3,116 (8.9%)3,452 (9.9%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Lewis and Clark County

According to the poverty statistics in Lewis and Clark County, males aged 16 and 17 years and females aged 5 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 97.8% of males and 95.8% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Lewis and Clark County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years1,680 (81.4%)1,706 (94.5%)
5 Years369 (83.3%)321 (95.8%)
6 to 11 Years2,322 (91.7%)2,181 (87.9%)
12 to 14 Years1,230 (90.4%)1,387 (93.7%)
15 Years399 (87.3%)291 (60.4%)
16 and 17 Years879 (97.8%)652 (94.0%)
18 to 24 Years2,131 (84.3%)1,760 (75.9%)
25 to 34 Years3,996 (93.6%)3,637 (86.1%)
35 to 44 Years4,419 (91.3%)4,120 (93.1%)
45 to 54 Years3,956 (95.1%)4,069 (95.0%)
55 to 64 Years4,697 (94.1%)4,959 (92.5%)
65 to 74 Years3,977 (91.9%)4,115 (94.0%)
75 Years and over1,928 (86.8%)2,349 (85.8%)
Total31,983 (91.1%)31,547 (90.1%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Lewis and Clark County

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Lewis and Clark County show that 2.6% or 373 of the total 14,445 families live below the poverty line. Families with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate of 20.2%, comprising of 22 families. On the other hand, families with 1 or 2 children have the lowest poverty rate of 1.8%, which includes 74 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Lewis and Clark County
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children8,698 (97.4%)235 (2.6%)
1 or 2 Children4,028 (98.2%)74 (1.8%)
3 or 4 Children1,259 (96.8%)42 (3.2%)
5 or more Children87 (79.8%)22 (20.2%)
Total14,072 (97.4%)373 (2.6%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Lewis and Clark County

According to the poverty data in Lewis and Clark County, 17.1% or 224 single-father households and 19.4% or 455 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 209 households (29.1%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 136 households (36.1%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Lewis and Clark County
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children13 (2.5%)20 (2.9%)
1 or 2 Children209 (29.1%)299 (23.8%)
3 or 4 Children2 (2.8%)136 (36.1%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total224 (17.1%)455 (19.4%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Lewis and Clark County

The poverty data for Lewis and Clark County shows that 373 of the married-couple family households (2.6%) and 679 of the single-parent households (18.6%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 22 households (20.2%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 138 household (30.7%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Lewis and Clark County
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children235 (2.6%)33 (2.7%)
1 or 2 Children74 (1.8%)508 (25.8%)
3 or 4 Children42 (3.2%)138 (30.7%)
5 or more Children22 (20.2%)0 (0.0%)
Total373 (2.6%)679 (18.6%)

Employment Characteristics in Lewis and Clark County

Employment by Class of Employer in Lewis and Clark County

Among the 35,944 employed individuals in Lewis and Clark County, private company employees (17,082 | 47.5%), state government employees (5,690 | 15.8%), and not-for-profit organizations (4,624 | 12.9%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Lewis and Clark County
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees17,08247.5%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)1,5914.4%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)2,2366.2%
Not-for-profit Organizations4,62412.9%
Local Government Employees2,1986.1%
State Government Employees5,69015.8%
Federal Government Employees2,4116.7%
Unpaid Family Workers1120.3%
Total35,944100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Lewis and Clark County

According to the labor force statistics for Lewis and Clark County, out of the total population over 16 years of age (57,860), 65.1% or 37,667 individuals are in the labor force, with 3.5% or 1,318 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 25 to 29 years, with 90.6% or 3,667 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 16 to 19 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 19.0% or 299 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Lewis and Clark County
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years1,574 (48.2%)299 (19.0%)
20 to 24 Years3,358 (85.4%)215 (6.4%)
25 to 29 Years3,667 (90.6%)158 (4.3%)
30 to 34 Years4,035 (89.7%)69 (1.7%)
35 to 44 Years8,122 (87.1%)195 (2.4%)
45 to 54 Years7,067 (83.3%)78 (1.1%)
55 to 59 Years4,503 (83.7%)167 (3.7%)
60 to 64 Years3,022 (60.3%)66 (2.2%)
65 to 74 Years2,015 (22.9%)56 (2.8%)
75 Years and over317 (6.2%)0 (0.0%)
Total37,667 (65.1%)1,318 (3.5%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Lewis and Clark County

According to labor force statistics for Lewis and Clark County, 82.8% of individuals (30,425) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (36,745) are in the labor force, with 2.4% or 730 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 88.0% or 14,560 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with less than high school education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 10.6% or 110 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Lewis and Clark County
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School1,042 (61.5%)180 (10.6%)
High School Diploma6,177 (78.1%)182 (2.3%)
College / Associate Degree8,646 (81.6%)328 (3.1%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher14,560 (88.0%)232 (1.4%)
Total30,425 (82.8%)882 (2.4%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Lewis and Clark County

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Lewis and Clark County are Management (4,444 | 12.3%), Community & Social Service (4,312 | 11.9%), Business & Financial (3,225 | 8.9%), Computers, Engineering & Science (3,157 | 8.7%), and Health Diagnosing & Treating (2,614 | 7.2%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Lewis and Clark County

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Lewis and Clark County, the most male-oriented occupations are Computers & Mathematics (85.6%), Architecture & Engineering (84.6%), and Computers, Engineering & Science (79.5%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Health Technologists (75.5%), Legal Services & Support (74.6%), and Education Instruction & Library (72.0%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Lewis and Clark County
OccupationMaleFemale
Management2,114 (47.6%)2,330 (52.4%)
Business & Financial1,320 (40.9%)1,905 (59.1%)
Computers, Engineering & Science2,510 (79.5%)647 (20.5%)
Computers & Mathematics1,367 (85.6%)230 (14.4%)
Architecture & Engineering677 (84.6%)123 (15.4%)
Life, Physical & Social Science466 (61.3%)294 (38.7%)
Community & Social Service 1,544 (35.8%)2,768 (64.2%)
Education, Arts & Media464 (46.9%)526 (53.1%)
Legal Services & Support136 (25.4%)400 (74.6%)
Education Instruction & Library608 (28.0%)1,563 (72.0%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment336 (54.6%)279 (45.4%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating733 (28.0%)1,881 (72.0%)
Health Technologists398 (24.5%)1,227 (75.5%)
Total (Category)8,221 (46.3%)9,531 (53.7%)
Total (Overall)19,081 (52.8%)17,035 (47.2%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Lewis and Clark County are Food Preparation & Serving (1,833 | 5.1%), Cleaning & Maintenance (1,413 | 3.9%), Healthcare Support (1,158 | 3.2%), Security & Protection (698 | 1.9%), and Personal Care & Service (682 | 1.9%).
Services Occupations in Lewis and Clark County

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Lewis and Clark County, the most male-oriented occupations are Firefighting & Prevention (78.1%), Security & Protection (68.5%), and Cleaning & Maintenance (66.2%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Personal Care & Service (84.8%), Healthcare Support (82.0%), and Food Preparation & Serving (40.7%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Lewis and Clark County
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support209 (18.0%)949 (82.0%)
Security & Protection478 (68.5%)220 (31.5%)
Firefighting & Prevention257 (78.1%)72 (21.9%)
Law Enforcement221 (59.9%)148 (40.1%)
Food Preparation & Serving1,086 (59.3%)747 (40.7%)
Cleaning & Maintenance935 (66.2%)478 (33.8%)
Personal Care & Service104 (15.2%)578 (84.8%)
Total (Category)2,812 (48.6%)2,972 (51.4%)
Total (Overall)19,081 (52.8%)17,035 (47.2%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Lewis and Clark County are Office & Administration (3,492 | 9.7%), and Sales & Related (2,842 | 7.9%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Lewis and Clark County

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Lewis and Clark County
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related1,496 (52.6%)1,346 (47.4%)
Office & Administration766 (21.9%)2,726 (78.1%)
Total (Category)2,262 (35.7%)4,072 (64.3%)
Total (Overall)19,081 (52.8%)17,035 (47.2%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Lewis and Clark County are Construction & Extraction (1,974 | 5.5%), Installation, Maintenance & Repair (879 | 2.4%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (296 | 0.8%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Lewis and Clark County

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Lewis and Clark County
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry261 (88.2%)35 (11.8%)
Construction & Extraction1,965 (99.5%)9 (0.5%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair867 (98.6%)12 (1.4%)
Total (Category)3,093 (98.2%)56 (1.8%)
Total (Overall)19,081 (52.8%)17,035 (47.2%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Lewis and Clark County are Production (1,265 | 3.5%), Transportation (959 | 2.7%), and Material Moving (873 | 2.4%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Lewis and Clark County

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Lewis and Clark County
OccupationMaleFemale
Production1,025 (81.0%)240 (19.0%)
Transportation918 (95.7%)41 (4.3%)
Material Moving750 (85.9%)123 (14.1%)
Total (Category)2,693 (87.0%)404 (13.0%)
Total (Overall)19,081 (52.8%)17,035 (47.2%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Lewis and Clark County

Employment Industries in Lewis and Clark County

The major employment industries in Lewis and Clark County include Public Administration (6,130 | 17.0%), Health Care & Social Assistance (5,565 | 15.4%), Retail Trade (3,909 | 10.8%), Educational Services (3,078 | 8.5%), and Construction (2,793 | 7.7%).
Employment Industries in Lewis and Clark County

Employment Industries by Sex in Lewis and Clark County

The Lewis and Clark County industries that see more men than women are Utilities (100.0%), Construction (90.1%), and Transportation & Warehousing (81.6%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Enterprise Management (100.0%), Health Care & Social Assistance (68.8%), and Educational Services (62.0%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Lewis and Clark County
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting549 (69.7%)239 (30.3%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction248 (79.7%)63 (20.3%)
Construction2,518 (90.1%)275 (9.9%)
Manufacturing770 (80.3%)189 (19.7%)
Wholesale Trade280 (79.1%)74 (20.9%)
Retail Trade2,306 (59.0%)1,603 (41.0%)
Transportation & Warehousing598 (81.6%)135 (18.4%)
Utilities104 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Information502 (77.5%)146 (22.5%)
Finance & Insurance855 (51.2%)815 (48.8%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing356 (62.0%)218 (38.0%)
Professional & Scientific1,338 (55.8%)1,058 (44.2%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)16 (100.0%)
Administrative & Support478 (53.8%)411 (46.2%)
Educational Services1,171 (38.0%)1,907 (62.0%)
Health Care & Social Assistance1,737 (31.2%)3,828 (68.8%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation373 (43.9%)476 (56.1%)
Accommodation & Food Services1,641 (64.0%)922 (36.0%)
Public Administration2,566 (41.9%)3,564 (58.1%)
Total19,081 (52.8%)17,035 (47.2%)

Education in Lewis and Clark County

School Enrollment in Lewis and Clark County

The most common levels of schooling among the 15,346 students in Lewis and Clark County are middle school (3,879 | 25.3%), college / undergraduate (2,911 | 19.0%), and elementary school (2,908 | 19.0%).
School Enrollment in Lewis and Clark County
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool9576.2%
Kindergarten1,0476.8%
Elementary School2,90819.0%
Middle School3,87925.3%
High School2,85518.6%
College / Undergraduate2,91119.0%
Graduate / Professional7895.1%
Total15,346100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Lewis and Clark County

Out of a total of 15,346 students who are enrolled in schools in Lewis and Clark County, 3,177 (20.7%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 12,169 (79.3%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 20 to 24 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 863 (61.1% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 25 to 34 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 546 (94.6% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Lewis and Clark County
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds350 (50.3%)346 (49.7%)
5 to 9 Year Old3,271 (87.0%)487 (13.0%)
10 to 14 Year Olds4,132 (90.0%)460 (10.0%)
15 to 17 Year Olds2,099 (93.8%)140 (6.2%)
18 to 19 Year Olds551 (48.2%)592 (51.8%)
20 to 24 Year Olds549 (38.9%)863 (61.1%)
25 to 34 Year Olds546 (94.6%)31 (5.4%)
35 Years and over664 (71.5%)265 (28.5%)
Total12,169 (79.3%)3,177 (20.7%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Lewis and Clark County

Business (3,769 | 15.7%), education (2,858 | 11.9%), science & technology (2,553 | 10.7%), bio, nature & agricultural (2,335 | 9.8%), and social sciences (1,880 | 7.9%) are the most common fields of study among 23,943 individuals in Lewis and Clark County who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Lewis and Clark County
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics8713.6%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural2,3359.8%
Physical & Health Sciences1,0894.5%
Psychology1,1704.9%
Social Sciences1,8807.9%
Engineering1,5076.3%
Multidisciplinary Studies1190.5%
Science & Technology2,55310.7%
Business3,76915.7%
Education2,85811.9%
Literature & Languages1,6416.9%
Liberal Arts & History1,0594.4%
Visual & Performing Arts6352.6%
Communications8543.6%
Arts & Humanities1,6036.7%
Total23,943100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Lewis and Clark County

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Lewis and Clark County

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Lewis and Clark County are males with 2 vehicles (7,380, accounting for 39.0%) and females with 2 vehicles (6,570, making up 44.2%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Lewis and Clark County
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle569 (3.0%)235 (1.4%)
1 Vehicle2,774 (14.6%)3,254 (19.5%)
2 Vehicles7,380 (39.0%)6,570 (39.4%)
3 Vehicles4,876 (25.7%)3,825 (22.9%)
4 Vehicles2,179 (11.5%)1,759 (10.5%)
5 or more Vehicles1,162 (6.1%)1,040 (6.2%)
Total18,940 (100.0%)16,683 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Lewis and Clark County

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Lewis and Clark County are 15 to 19 minutes (7,985 commuters, 25.2%), 10 to 14 minutes (6,834 commuters, 21.6%), and 5 to 9 minutes (5,007 commuters, 15.8%).
Commute Time in Lewis and Clark County
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes1,7835.6%
5 to 9 Minutes5,00715.8%
10 to 14 Minutes6,83421.6%
15 to 19 Minutes7,98525.2%
20 to 24 Minutes4,97215.7%
25 to 29 Minutes9282.9%
30 to 34 Minutes2,0636.5%
35 to 39 Minutes2910.9%
40 to 44 Minutes3241.0%
45 to 59 Minutes4331.4%
60 to 89 Minutes6071.9%
90 or more Minutes4561.4%

Commute Time by Sex in Lewis and Clark County

The most common commute times in Lewis and Clark County are 15 to 19 minutes (4,088 commuters, 24.3%) for males and 15 to 19 minutes (3,897 commuters, 26.2%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Lewis and Clark County
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes948 (5.7%)835 (5.6%)
5 to 9 Minutes2,353 (14.0%)2,654 (17.8%)
10 to 14 Minutes3,600 (21.4%)3,234 (21.7%)
15 to 19 Minutes4,088 (24.3%)3,897 (26.2%)
20 to 24 Minutes2,785 (16.6%)2,187 (14.7%)
25 to 29 Minutes475 (2.8%)453 (3.0%)
30 to 34 Minutes1,069 (6.4%)994 (6.7%)
35 to 39 Minutes156 (0.9%)135 (0.9%)
40 to 44 Minutes234 (1.4%)90 (0.6%)
45 to 59 Minutes274 (1.6%)159 (1.1%)
60 to 89 Minutes460 (2.7%)147 (1.0%)
90 or more Minutes350 (2.1%)106 (0.7%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Lewis and Clark County

The most frequent times of departure to work in Lewis and Clark County are 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM (3,904, 23.3%) for males and 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM (3,775, 25.4%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Lewis and Clark County
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM476 (2.8%)60 (0.4%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM252 (1.5%)143 (1.0%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM468 (2.8%)344 (2.3%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM1,062 (6.3%)545 (3.7%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM1,754 (10.4%)1,716 (11.5%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM2,594 (15.4%)2,363 (15.9%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM3,904 (23.3%)3,775 (25.4%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM2,043 (12.2%)1,980 (13.3%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM885 (5.3%)1,340 (9.0%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM933 (5.6%)702 (4.7%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM316 (1.9%)302 (2.0%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM76 (0.4%)116 (0.8%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM1,022 (6.1%)587 (3.9%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM1,007 (6.0%)918 (6.2%)
Total16,792 (100.0%)14,891 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Lewis and Clark County

Occupancy by Ownership in Lewis and Clark County

Of the total 30,281 dwellings in Lewis and Clark County, owner-occupied units account for 21,354 (70.5%), while renter-occupied units make up 8,927 (29.5%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Lewis and Clark County
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units21,35470.5%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units8,92729.5%
Total Occupied Housing Units30,281100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Lewis and Clark County

Occupancy by Household Size in Lewis and Clark County
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household9,67432.0%
2-Person Household11,52438.1%
3-Person Household3,83412.7%
4+ Person Household5,24917.3%
Total Housing Units30,281100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Lewis and Clark County

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Lewis and Clark County
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household5,225 (54.0%)4,449 (46.0%)
2-Person Household8,919 (77.4%)2,605 (22.6%)
3-Person Household3,026 (78.9%)808 (21.1%)
4+ Person Household4,184 (79.7%)1,065 (20.3%)
Total Housing Units21,354 (70.5%)8,927 (29.5%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Lewis and Clark County

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Lewis and Clark County
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School326 (27.4%)863 (72.6%)
High School Diploma4,418 (67.8%)2,102 (32.2%)
College/Associate Degree5,993 (68.6%)2,748 (31.4%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher10,617 (76.8%)3,214 (23.2%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Lewis and Clark County

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Lewis and Clark County
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years5,48418.1%
35 to 44 Years4,92716.3%
45 to 54 Years4,92416.3%
55 to 64 Years6,32820.9%
65 to 74 Years5,33817.6%
75 to 84 Years2,5828.5%
85 Years and Over6982.3%
Total30,281100.0%

Housing Finances in Lewis and Clark County

Median Income by Occupancy in Lewis and Clark County

Median Income by Occupancy in Lewis and Clark County
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied21,354 (70.5%)$87,552
Renter-Occupied8,927 (29.5%)$46,547
Average30,281 (100.0%)$71,967

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Lewis and Clark County

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Lewis and Clark County
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,000293 (1.4%)316 (3.5%)
$5,000 to $9,999189 (0.9%)211 (2.4%)
$10,000 to $14,999447 (2.1%)422 (4.7%)
$15,000 to $19,999412 (1.9%)585 (6.6%)
$20,000 to $24,999491 (2.3%)573 (6.4%)
$25,000 to $34,9991,254 (5.9%)1,222 (13.7%)
$35,000 to $49,9992,134 (10.0%)1,398 (15.7%)
$50,000 to $74,9993,845 (18.0%)1,953 (21.9%)
$75,000 to $99,9992,844 (13.3%)890 (10.0%)
$100,000 to $149,9994,780 (22.4%)884 (9.9%)
$150,000 or more4,665 (21.8%)473 (5.3%)
Total21,354 (100.0%)8,927 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Lewis and Clark County

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Lewis and Clark County
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $300586 (2.7%)243 (2.7%)
$300 to $4992,603 (12.2%)419 (4.7%)
$500 to $7993,681 (17.2%)1,712 (19.2%)
$800 to $9991,365 (6.4%)1,808 (20.3%)
$1,000 to $1,4993,986 (18.7%)3,051 (34.2%)
$1,500 to $1,9994,564 (21.4%)844 (9.5%)
$2,000 to $2,4992,438 (11.4%)342 (3.8%)
$2,500 to $2,9991,274 (6.0%)0 (0.0%)
$3,000 or more857 (4.0%)39 (0.4%)
Total21,354 (100.0%)8,927 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Lewis and Clark County

Housing Structures in Lewis and Clark County

Housing Structures in Lewis and Clark County
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached20,51267.7%
Single Unit, Attached1,2784.2%
2 Unit Apartments9273.1%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments2,3847.9%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments7442.5%
10 or more Apartments1,8566.1%
Mobile Home / Other2,5808.5%
Total30,281100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Lewis and Clark County

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Lewis and Clark County
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached18,211 (88.8%)2,301 (11.2%)
Single Unit, Attached717 (56.1%)561 (43.9%)
2 Unit Apartments91 (9.8%)836 (90.2%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments232 (9.7%)2,152 (90.3%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments54 (7.3%)690 (92.7%)
10 or more Apartments141 (7.6%)1,715 (92.4%)
Mobile Home / Other1,908 (74.0%)672 (26.1%)
Total21,354 (70.5%)8,927 (29.5%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Lewis and Clark County

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Lewis and Clark County
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room59 (0.3%)568 (6.4%)
2 or 3 Rooms621 (2.9%)2,294 (25.7%)
4 or 5 Rooms5,632 (26.4%)4,154 (46.5%)
6 or 7 Rooms7,155 (33.5%)1,128 (12.6%)
8 or more Rooms7,887 (36.9%)783 (8.8%)
Total21,354 (100.0%)8,927 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Lewis and Clark County

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Lewis and Clark County
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas14,288 (66.9%)4,066 (45.6%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas2,633 (12.3%)394 (4.4%)
Electricity2,693 (12.6%)4,054 (45.4%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene19 (0.1%)12 (0.1%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels1,718 (8.1%)218 (2.4%)
No Fuel Used3 (0.0%)183 (2.1%)
Total21,354 (100.0%)8,927 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Lewis and Clark County

Household Vehicle Usage in Lewis and Clark County
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle389 (1.8%)1,202 (13.5%)
1 Vehicle4,333 (20.3%)4,115 (46.1%)
2 Vehicles8,597 (40.3%)2,574 (28.8%)
3 or more Vehicles8,035 (37.6%)1,036 (11.6%)
Total21,354 (100.0%)8,927 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Lewis and Clark County

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Lewis and Clark County

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units7,96313,391
Median Property Value$301,600$344,200
Median Household Income$61,644$3,504
Monthly Housing Costs$557$857
Real Estate Taxes$2,750$229

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Lewis and Clark County

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Lewis and Clark County
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,000763 (9.6%)257 (1.9%)
$50,000 to $99,999379 (4.8%)113 (0.8%)
$100,000 to $299,9992,813 (35.3%)4,543 (33.9%)
$300,000 to $499,9992,786 (35.0%)6,126 (45.8%)
$500,000 to $749,999648 (8.1%)1,752 (13.1%)
$750,000 to $999,999183 (2.3%)390 (2.9%)
$1,000,000 or more391 (4.9%)210 (1.6%)
Total7,963 (100.0%)13,391 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Lewis and Clark County

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Lewis and Clark County
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,000275 (3.5%)141 (1.1%)
$10,000 to $24,999932 (11.7%)207 (1.5%)
$25,000 to $34,999796 (10.0%)418 (3.1%)
$35,000 to $49,9991,066 (13.4%)458 (3.4%)
$50,000 to $74,9991,672 (21.0%)1,068 (8.0%)
$75,000 to $99,999760 (9.5%)2,173 (16.2%)
$100,000 to $149,9991,301 (16.3%)2,084 (15.6%)
$150,000 or more1,161 (14.6%)3,479 (26.0%)
Total7,963 (100.0%)13,391 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Lewis and Clark County

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Lewis and Clark County
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x1,815 (22.8%)101,906 (761.0%)
2.0x to 2.9x1,069 (13.4%)2,554 (19.1%)
3.0x to 3.9x1,056 (13.3%)3,385 (25.3%)
4.0x or more3,998 (50.2%)2,325 (17.4%)
Total7,963 (100.0%)13,391 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Lewis and Clark County

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Lewis and Clark County
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $800880 (11.1%)12 (0.1%)
$800 to $1,499679 (8.5%)471 (3.5%)
$800 to $1,4995,975 (75.0%)1,220 (9.1%)
Total7,963 (100.0%)13,391 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Lewis and Clark County

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Lewis and Clark County

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Lewis and Clark County
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years4,659 (99.1%)41 (0.9%)
6 to 18 Years10,829 (94.6%)613 (5.4%)
19 to 25 Years4,436 (89.9%)497 (10.1%)
26 to 34 Years7,191 (90.2%)781 (9.8%)
35 to 44 Years8,669 (93.9%)562 (6.1%)
45 to 54 Years7,967 (94.7%)448 (5.3%)
55 to 64 Years9,435 (91.6%)864 (8.4%)
65 to 74 Years8,677 (99.7%)28 (0.3%)
75 Years and older4,925 (99.3%)34 (0.7%)
Total66,788 (94.5%)3,868 (5.5%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Lewis and Clark County

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Lewis and Clark County
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born4,659 (99.1%)41 (0.9%)
Foreign Born, Citizen10,829 (94.6%)613 (5.4%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen4,436 (89.9%)497 (10.1%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Lewis and Clark County

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Lewis and Clark County
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,0005,598 (93.2%)407 (6.8%)
$25,000 to $49,9999,410 (90.6%)981 (9.4%)
$50,000 to $74,99912,397 (93.3%)883 (6.7%)
$75,000 to $99,9999,575 (96.4%)354 (3.6%)
$100,000 and over28,758 (95.9%)1,218 (4.1%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Lewis and Clark County

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Lewis and Clark County
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 61,887 (40.2%)2,921 (62.2%)
6 to 18 Years3,768 (32.9%)7,725 (67.5%)
19 to 25 Years1,230 (24.9%)3,414 (69.2%)
25 to 34 Years1,395 (17.5%)6,077 (76.2%)
35 to 44 Years1,854 (20.1%)7,302 (79.1%)
45 to 54 Years2,047 (24.3%)6,550 (77.8%)
55 to 64 Years2,131 (20.7%)8,177 (79.4%)
65 to 74 Years8,475 (97.4%)5,253 (60.3%)
75 Years and over4,855 (97.9%)3,215 (64.8%)
Total27,642 (39.1%)50,634 (71.7%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Lewis and Clark County

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Lewis and Clark County
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years103 (4.9%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years490 (8.5%)528 (9.6%)
18 to 34 Years572 (8.2%)490 (7.1%)
35 to 64 Years1,866 (13.4%)1,986 (14.1%)
65 to 74 Years1,085 (25.1%)842 (19.2%)
75 Years and over876 (39.4%)1,069 (39.1%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Lewis and Clark County

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Lewis and Clark County: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years20 (0.9%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years22 (0.4%)56 (1.0%)
18 to 34 Years91 (1.3%)77 (1.1%)
35 to 64 Years829 (6.0%)397 (2.8%)
65 to 74 Years454 (10.5%)155 (3.5%)
75 Years and over571 (25.7%)497 (18.2%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Lewis and Clark County: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years83 (4.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years46 (0.8%)53 (1.0%)
18 to 34 Years79 (1.1%)71 (1.0%)
35 to 64 Years313 (2.2%)528 (3.8%)
65 to 74 Years136 (3.1%)127 (2.9%)
75 Years and over112 (5.0%)140 (5.1%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Lewis and Clark County: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years360 (6.2%)419 (7.6%)
18 to 34 Years426 (6.1%)367 (5.3%)
35 to 64 Years753 (5.4%)766 (5.4%)
65 to 74 Years306 (7.1%)192 (4.4%)
75 Years and over277 (12.5%)356 (13.0%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Lewis and Clark County: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)79 (1.4%)
18 to 34 Years52 (0.7%)98 (1.4%)
35 to 64 Years741 (5.3%)1,043 (7.4%)
65 to 74 Years626 (14.5%)575 (13.1%)
75 Years and over356 (16.0%)759 (27.7%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Lewis and Clark County: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years111 (1.9%)138 (2.5%)
18 to 34 Years57 (0.8%)30 (0.4%)
35 to 64 Years195 (1.4%)274 (1.9%)
65 to 74 Years155 (3.6%)91 (2.1%)
75 Years and over213 (9.6%)219 (8.0%)

Technology Access in Lewis and Clark County

Computing Device Access in Lewis and Clark County

Computing Device Access in Lewis and Clark County
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop25,14983.1%
Smartphone26,51587.6%
Tablet19,13163.2%
No Computing Device1,9716.5%
Total30,281100.0%

Internet Access in Lewis and Clark County

Internet Access in Lewis and Clark County
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet910.3%
Broadband Home21,34270.5%
Cellular Data Only2,6688.8%
Satellite Internet2,8709.5%
No Internet3,81712.6%
Total30,281100.0%

Lewis and Clark County Summary

Lewis and Clark County is located in the state of Montana, in the western United States. It is the fourth most populous county in the state, with a population of 63,395 as of the 2010 census. The county seat is Helena, the state capital. The county was named after the famous explorers Meriwether Lewis and William Clark, who explored the area in 1805.

Geography

Lewis and Clark County is located in the western part of Montana, in the Rocky Mountain region. It is bordered by Jefferson County to the north, Broadwater County to the east, Meagher County to the south, and Cascade County to the west. The county covers an area of 2,541 square miles, making it the fourth largest county in the state. The county is mostly mountainous, with the Rocky Mountains to the west and the Big Belt Mountains to the east. The highest point in the county is Mount Helena, which has an elevation of 8,058 feet. The county also contains several rivers, including the Missouri River, the Dearborn River, and the Smith River.

Climate

Lewis and Clark County has a semi-arid climate, with cold winters and hot summers. The average annual temperature is 44.3°F, with an average high of 68.2°F in July and an average low of 20.4°F in January. The average annual precipitation is 13.7 inches, with most of the precipitation falling in the spring and summer months.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, there were 63,395 people, 25,845 households, and 16,845 families living in the county. The population density was 25 people per square mile. The racial makeup of the county was 92.3% White, 0.7% African American, 1.2% Native American, 0.7% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 3.2% from other races, and 2.0% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 6.2% of the population.
The median income for a household in the county was $41,945, and the median income for a family was $50,945. The per capita income for the county was $21,845. About 11.2% of families and 15.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 20.2% of those under age 18 and 8.2% of those age 65 or over.

Economy

The economy of Lewis and Clark County is largely based on agriculture, tourism, and government services. The county is home to several large agricultural operations, including cattle ranches, wheat farms, and vegetable farms. Tourism is also an important part of the economy, with many visitors coming to the area to enjoy the natural beauty of the Rocky Mountains and the nearby rivers. The county is also home to several government offices, including the state capitol building in Helena.
The unemployment rate in Lewis and Clark County was 4.2% as of April 2021, lower than the national average of 6.1%. The median household income in the county was $51,945, higher than the national median of $57,652.

Conclusion

Lewis and Clark County is a beautiful and diverse county located in the western part of Montana. It is home to 63,395 people, and the economy is largely based on agriculture, tourism, and government services. The county is also home to several large agricultural operations, and the unemployment rate is lower than the national average. The county is a great place to live, work, and visit, and it is sure to continue to be a vibrant and prosperous part of Montana for many years to come.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Lewis and Clark County?
Total Population of Lewis and Clark County is 71,487.
What is the Total Male Population of Lewis and Clark County?
Total Male Population of Lewis and Clark County is 35,738.
What is the Total Female Population of Lewis and Clark County?
Total Female Population of Lewis and Clark County is 35,749.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Lewis and Clark County?
There are 99.97 Males per 100 Females in Lewis and Clark County.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Lewis and Clark County?
There are 100.03 Females per 100 Males in Lewis and Clark County.
What is the Median Population Age in Lewis and Clark County?
Median Population Age in Lewis and Clark County is 41.2 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Lewis and Clark County
Average Family Size in Lewis and Clark County is 2.9 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Lewis and Clark County
Average Household Size in Lewis and Clark County is 2.3 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Lewis and Clark County?
Per Capita income in Lewis and Clark County is $41,274.
What is the Median Family Income in Lewis and Clark County?
Median Family Income in Lewis and Clark County is $97,500.
What is the Median Household income in Lewis and Clark County?
Median Household Income in Lewis and Clark County is $71,967.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Lewis and Clark County?
Income or Wage Gap in Lewis and Clark County is 24.5%.
Women in Lewis and Clark County earn 75.5 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Family Income Deficit in Lewis and Clark County?
Family Income Deficit in Lewis and Clark County is $10,146.
Families that are below poverty line in Lewis and Clark County earn $10,146 less on average than the poverty threshold level.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Lewis and Clark County?
Inequality or Gini Index in Lewis and Clark County is 0.44.
How Large is the Labor Force in Lewis and Clark County?
There are 37,667 People in the Labor Forcein in Lewis and Clark County.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Lewis and Clark County?
65.1% of People are in the Labor Force in Lewis and Clark County.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Lewis and Clark County?
Unemployment Rate in Lewis and Clark County is 3.5%.