Lewistown is a city located in Fergus County Montana. Lewistown has a 2024 population of 6,208. It is also the county seat of Fergus County. Lewistown is currently growing at a rate of 0.96% annually and its population has increased by 3.97% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 5,971 in 2020.
The average household income in Lewistown is $58,432 with a poverty rate of 20.64%. The median age in Lewistown is 46.5 years: 43.1 years for males, and 48.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Lewistown was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 5,543 | 91.95% |
| Two or more races | 189 | 3.14% |
| Native American | 108 | 1.79% |
| Other race | 72 | 1.19% |
| Black or African American | 65 | 1.08% |
| Asian | 51 | 0.85% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Native American
Other race
Black or African American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,823 | 2.05 | 61.5 | 38.5 |
| Non Family | 1,375 | 1.12 | 47.9 | 52.1 |
| Married | 1,007 | 2.7 | 83.2 | 16.8 |
| Female | 264 | 3.61 | 44.7 | 55.3 |
| Male | 177 | 3.18 | 69.5 | 30.5 |
2.73
Average Family Size
2.05
Average Household Size
61.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 269 | 6.07% |
| Associates Degree | 465 | 10.49% |
| Bachelors Degree | 579 | 13.06% |
| Graduate Degree | 172 | 3.88% |
| High School Graduate | 1,691 | 38.15% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 67 | 1.51% |
| Some College | 1,190 | 26.84% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 4,078 | 3,786 | 627 |
| Hispanic | 148 | 133 | 50 |
| 2+ Races | 122 | 107 | 10 |
| Native American | 91 | 67 | 13 |
| Other Race | 57 | 57 | 33 |
| Asian | 51 | 51 | 51 |
| Black | 5 | 0 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $39,103 | $43,462 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $32,705 | $34,338 | $27,143 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $11,563 | $0 |
| Overall | $34,087 | $37,567 | $31,640 |
| Some College | $33,793 | $33,824 | $33,750 |
$34,087
Average Earnings
$37,567
Average Male
$31,640
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
95.51% of Lewistown residents speak only English, while 4.49% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 3.91% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 5,227 | 1,109 | 21.22% |
| Black | 65 | 35 | 53.85% |
| Multiple | 184 | 30 | 16.3% |
| Hispanic | 210 | 5 | 2.38% |
20.64%
Overall Poverty Rate
18.04%
Male Poverty Rate
23.43%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Lewistown is Black, with 53.85% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Lewistown is Hispanic, with 2.38% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.96%. Among those working part-time, it was 17.22%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 30.9%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Some College | 18.05% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 12.31% |
| High School | 10.36% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 5.86% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 100% |
| Male Unemployed | 89.19% |
| Female Employed | 9.97% |
| Male Employed | 3.76% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $65,421 | $73,444 |
| Households | $44,195 | $58,432 |
| Married Families | $80,683 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $28,304 | $37,411 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
45.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
42.7%
Male Marriage Rate
49.3%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
788
Number of Veterans
713
Male Veterans
75
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 310 |
| Second Gulf War | 214 |
| First Gulf War | 148 |
| Korea | 28 |
| World War II | 3 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 200 |
| 35 to 54 | 187 |
| 75+ | 184 |
| 18 to 34 | 140 |
| 55 to 64 | 77 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 744 | 17.04% |
| 2+ Races | 44 | 36.07% |
| Hispanic | 12 | 8.11% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
20.73%
Veteran Poverty Rate
25.65%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
57.3%
Labor Force Participation
53.4%
Employment Rate
6.8%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
61.94%
Born in Lewistown
97.78%
Native Born
2.22%
Foreign Born
0.65%
Non Citizen
1.58%
Naturalized
97.78% of Lewistown residents were born in the United States, with 61.94% having been born in Montana. 0.65% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 6,504 | 59 | 0.92% |
| 2028 | 6,445 | 59 | 0.92% |
| 2027 | 6,386 | 60 | 0.95% |
| 2026 | 6,326 | 59 | 0.94% |
| 2025 | 6,267 | 59 | 0.95% |
| 2024 | 6,208 | 59 | 0.96% |
| 2023 | 6,149 | 69 | 1.13% |
| 2022 | 6,080 | 27 | 0.45% |
| 2021 | 6,053 | 82 | 1.37% |
| 2020 | 5,971 | 107 | 1.82% |
| 2019 | 5,864 | -27 | -0.46% |
| 2018 | 5,891 | -102 | -1.7% |
| 2017 | 5,993 | -27 | -0.45% |
| 2016 | 6,020 | 9 | 0.15% |
| 2015 | 6,011 | -12 | -0.2% |
| 2014 | 6,023 | -70 | -1.15% |
| 2013 | 6,093 | 40 | 0.66% |
| 2012 | 6,053 | -31 | -0.51% |
| 2011 | 6,084 | -53 | -0.86% |
| 2010 | 6,137 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 5,813 | -238 | -3.93% |
| 1990 | 6,051 | -1,053 | -14.82% |
| 1980 | 7,104 | 667 | 10.36% |
| 1970 | 6,437 | -971 | -13.11% |
| 1960 | 7,408 | 835 | 12.7% |
| 1950 | 6,573 | 699 | 11.9% |
| 1940 | 5,874 | 516 | 9.63% |
| 1930 | 5,358 | -762 | -12.45% |
| 1920 | 6,120 | 3,128 | 104.55% |
| 1910 | 2,992 | -3,512 | -54% |