Lake County, MT

County

Cities in Lake County

Neighborhoods in Lake County

Neighborhood

Lake, MT

Round Butte / Kicking Horse

Post Creek / Allentown

Dunham / Mission Meadows Trailer Park

Kings Point / Rocky Point

Turtle Lake / Peaceful Haven Mobile Home Park

Lindisfarne / Fort Lazy Y Trailer Park

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Demographics of Lake

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

31.5%

Households with Children

23.8%

School Enrollment K-12

3,663

Age Distribution

Population breakdown by life stage — from children to seniors. Reveals the generational mix of the community.

Early Childhood (0-4): 4.9%
School Age (5-17): 17.1%
Young Adults (18-34): 17.5%
Working Age (35-54): 22.1%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 14.1%
Seniors (65+): 24.2%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Educational Attainment

Highest level of education completed by residents 25 and older. Reflects the academic profile of the area.

Less than High School: 7.2%
High School / GED: 25.2%
Some College or Associate's: 36.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 31.5%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Household Type

Household composition by family type and presence of children. Helps understand the family character of the area.

Families with Kids: 15.5%
Single Parents: 8.3%
Couples & Adults: 40.4%
Living Alone: 35.8%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Racial & Ethnic Composition

Racial and ethnic composition based on U.S. Census self-identification. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity that may overlap with any race.

White: 64.6%
Hispanic or Latino: 4.3%
Asian: 0.7%
Black or African American: 0.2%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 10.5%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 19.6%
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander: 0.2%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources·Fair Housing Policy

White Population by Ancestry

Ancestry reflects how residents self-identify culturally, not necessarily country of birth.

European: 38.7%
Middle Eastern or North African: 0.1%
Other White: 61.3%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Indigenous Population by Tribe

Based on tribal enrollment or self-identified affiliation reported to the Census.

American Indian Tribes: 86.5%
Latin American Indian: 0.0%
Alaska Native: 0.0%
Not Specified: 13.5%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Place of Birth

Where residents were born — in-state, from other U.S. states, or from abroad. Reflects the community's migration patterns.

Born in Same State: 53.0%
Born in Other U.S. State: 44.0%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 0.8%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 1.3%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 1.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Language Spoken at Home

Languages spoken by residents at home. Shows the linguistic diversity and cultural makeup of the area.

English Only: 93.8%
Spanish: 1.6%
European & Indo-European: 1.5%
East & Southeast Asian: 0.6%
Arabic: 0.0%
Other: 2.5%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

School Enrollment

Current school enrollment levels from pre-K through graduate school. Useful for families evaluating local education demand.

Preschool / Kindergarten: 1.4%
Elementary (1-4): 5.5%
Middle School (5-8): 5.5%
High School (9-12): 4.9%
College / Graduate: 5.0%
Not Enrolled: 77.8%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources