Lewis and Clark County, MT

County

Cities in Lewis and Clark County

Helena Valley Southeast

Helena Valley West Central

Helena Valley Northwest

Helena Valley Northeast

Neighborhoods in Lewis and Clark County

Neighborhood

Lewis and Clark, MT

Custer / Cedar Street

Helena Valley Northwest / Marysville

Helena Valley Southeast / Lakeside

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

Demographics of Lewis and Clark

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

43.0%

Households with Children

24.6%

School Enrollment K-12

7,738

Age Distribution

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

Early Childhood (0-4): 5.2%
School Age (5-17): 16.0%
Young Adults (18-34): 19.5%
Working Age (35-54): 25.1%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 14.0%
Seniors (65+): 20.2%

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: 5.2%
High School / GED: 22.8%
Some College or Associate's: 29.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 43.0%

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: 17.3%
Single Parents: 7.3%
Couples & Adults: 35.2%
Living Alone: 40.2%

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: 88.6%
Hispanic or Latino: 4.0%
Asian: 0.5%
Black or African American: 0.5%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 5.1%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 1.3%
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander: 0.0%

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: 41.5%
Middle Eastern or North African: 0.0%
Other White: 58.4%

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: 52.5%
Born in Other U.S. State: 44.9%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 0.7%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 1.2%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 0.7%

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: 97.2%
Spanish: 0.9%
European & Indo-European: 1.2%
East & Southeast Asian: 0.6%
Arabic: 0.0%
Other: 0.0%

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: 2.9%
Elementary (1-4): 4.5%
Middle School (5-8): 5.0%
High School (9-12): 4.5%
College / Graduate: 5.5%
Not Enrolled: 77.6%

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