Lincoln County, Montana's estimated 2024 population is 22,280 with a growth rate of 1.76% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Lincoln County, Montana is the 10th largest county in Montana. The 2010 population was 19,693 and has seen a growth of 13.14% since that time.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 24,205 | 385 | 1.62% |
| 2028 | 23,820 | 385 | 1.64% |
| 2027 | 23,435 | 385 | 1.67% |
| 2026 | 23,050 | 385 | 1.7% |
| 2025 | 22,665 | 385 | 1.73% |
| 2024 | 22,280 | 385 | 1.76% |
| 2023 | 21,895 | 385 | 1.79% |
| 2022 | 21,510 | 928 | 4.51% |
| 2021 | 20,582 | 848 | 4.3% |
| 2020 | 19,734 | -365 | -1.82% |
| 2019 | 20,099 | 237 | 1.19% |
| 2018 | 19,862 | 273 | 1.39% |
| 2017 | 19,589 | 257 | 1.33% |
| 2016 | 19,332 | 247 | 1.29% |
| 2015 | 19,085 | -123 | -0.64% |
| 2014 | 19,208 | -229 | -1.18% |
| 2013 | 19,437 | -57 | -0.29% |
| 2012 | 19,494 | -135 | -0.69% |
| 2011 | 19,629 | -64 | -0.32% |
| 2010 | 19,693 | 0 | 0% |
| 1990 | 17,481 | -271 | -1.53% |
| 1980 | 17,752 | -311 | -1.72% |
| 1970 | 18,063 | 5,526 | 44.08% |
| 1960 | 12,537 | 3,844 | 44.22% |
| 1950 | 8,693 | 811 | 10.29% |
| 1940 | 7,882 | 793 | 11.19% |
| 1930 | 7,089 | -708 | -9.08% |
| 1920 | 7,797 | 4,159 | 114.32% |
| 1910 | 3,638 | -20,567 | -84.97% |
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 18,577 | 92.16% |
| Two or more races | 1,121 | 5.56% |
| Native American | 286 | 1.42% |
| Asian | 76 | 0.38% |
| Other race | 52 | 0.26% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 31 | 0.15% |
| Black or African American | 14 | 0.07% |
White
Two or more races
Native American
Asian
Other race
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Black or African American
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 8,882 | 2.24 | 75.8 | 24.2 |
| Married | 4,672 | 2.75 | 83.5 | 16.5 |
| Non Family | 3,354 | 1.18 | 68.4 | 31.6 |
| Female | 568 | 3.46 | 57.2 | 42.8 |
| Male | 288 | 3.98 | 73.6 | 26.4 |
2.79
Average Family Size
2.24
Average Household Size
75.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 894 | 5.77% |
| Associates Degree | 1,351 | 8.71% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,885 | 12.16% |
| Graduate Degree | 822 | 5.3% |
| High School Graduate | 6,035 | 38.93% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 286 | 1.84% |
| Some College | 4,231 | 27.29% |
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 | 14,351 | 13,261 | 2,512 |
| 2+ Races | 671 | 637 | 125 |
| Hispanic | 371 | 318 | 83 |
| Native American | 207 | 200 | 6 |
| Asian | 72 | 59 | 12 |
| Other Race | 45 | 26 | 20 |
| Islander | 29 | 29 | 0 |
| Black | 7 | 7 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among other race people with a rate of 44.44%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $45,765 | $51,908 | $39,243 |
| Graduate Degree | $77,875 | $96,625 | $44,013 |
| High School Graduate | $30,854 | $34,697 | $27,078 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $26,750 | $30,129 | $23,333 |
| Overall | $33,868 | $42,377 | $29,025 |
| Some College | $34,127 | $43,834 | $27,761 |
$33,868
Average Earnings
$42,377
Average Male
$29,025
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
96.03% of Lincoln County, Montana residents speak only English, while 3.97% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 2.25% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 18,185 | 3,016 | 16.59% |
| Native | 264 | 181 | 68.56% |
| Multiple | 1,097 | 126 | 11.49% |
| Hispanic | 689 | 49 | 7.11% |
| Asian | 76 | 7 | 9.21% |
| Black | 14 | 6 | 42.86% |
16.86%
Overall Poverty Rate
16.42%
Male Poverty Rate
17.31%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Lincoln County, Montana is Native, with 68.56% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Lincoln County, Montana is Hispanic, with 7.11% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.21%. Among those working part-time, it was 15.8%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 19.65%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 30.62% |
| Some College | 14.73% |
| High School | 13.65% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 5.33% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 54.29% |
| Male Unemployed | 34.91% |
| Female Employed | 7.65% |
| Male Employed | 6.43% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $56,198 | $75,620 |
| Households | $44,593 | $64,279 |
| Married Families | $64,744 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $26,546 | $41,409 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
56.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
54.8%
Male Marriage Rate
57.7%
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
2,267
Number of Veterans
2,080
Male Veterans
187
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 951 |
| First Gulf War | 415 |
| Second Gulf War | 255 |
| Korea | 152 |
| World War II | 40 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 664 |
| 65 to 74 | 627 |
| 35 to 54 | 483 |
| 55 to 64 | 439 |
| 18 to 34 | 54 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,210 | 14.39% |
| 2+ Races | 47 | 5.97% |
| Hispanic | 27 | 5.7% |
| Other Race | 9 | 20% |
| Native American | 1 | 0.46% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
9.26%
Veteran Poverty Rate
45.37%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
47.4%
Labor Force Participation
44.1%
Employment Rate
6.9%
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
42.75%
Born in Lincoln County, Montana
96.38%
Native Born
3.62%
Foreign Born
1.66%
Non Citizen
1.95%
Naturalized
96.38% of Lincoln County, Montana residents were born in the United States, with 42.75% having been born in Montana. 1.66% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from North America.