LEWIS AND CLARK COUNTY, MONTANA

'Lewis and Clark County' is a county located in the U.S. state of Montana. As of 2000, the population was 55,716. Its county seat is Helena. The numerical designation for Lewis and Clark County (used in the issuance of licence plates) is 5.

Contents

Geography

Adjacent Counties

Demographics

Cities and towns

External link

Geography

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 9,059 km² (3,498 mi²). 8,964 km² (3,461 mi²) of it is land and 95 km² (37 mi²) of it (1.05%) is water.

Adjacent Counties

★ Teton County, Montana - north

★ Cascade County, Montana - east

★ Meagher County, Montana - east

★ Broadwater County, Montana - southeast

★ Jefferson County, Montana - south

★ Powell County, Montana - west

★ Flathead County, Montana - northwest

Demographics

As of the of 2000, there were 55,716 people, 22,850 households, and 14,966 families residing in the county. The population density was 6/km² (16/mi²). There were 25,672 housing units at an average density of 3/km² (7/mi²). The racial makeup of the county was 95.21% white, 0.20% Black or African American, 2.04% Native American, 0.52% Asian American, 0.05% Pacific Islander American, 0.38% from other races, and 1.61% from two or more races. 1.51% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. 22.6% were of German, 15.5% Irish, 10.9% English, 9.5% Norwegian and 6.1% American ancestry according to Census 2000.
There were 22,850 households out of which 32.20% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.40% were married couples living together, 9.20% had a female householder with no husband present, and 34.50% were non-families. 29.10% of all households were made up of individuals and 8.90% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.38 and the average family size was 2.95.
In the county the population was spread out with 25.60% under the age of 18, 8.50% from 18 to 24, 27.90% from 25 to 44, 26.20% from 45 to 64, and 11.70% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females there were 96.50 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 94.00 males.
The median income for a household in the county was $37,360, and the median income for a family was $46,766. Males had a median income of $33,515 versus $23,961 for females. The per capita income for the county was $18,763. About 7.30% of families and 10.90% of the population were below the poverty line, including 12.60% of those under age 18 and 6.50% of those age 65 or over.

Cities and towns

★ Augusta

★ East Helena

★ Helena

★ Helena Valley Northeast

★ Helena Valley Northwest

★ Helena Valley Southeast

★ Helena Valley West Central

★ Helena West Side

★ Lincoln

External link

★ Lewis and Clark County web site