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Lewistown

County:
Fergus County
County Seat:
Yes
Area (mi²):
5.722
State:
Montana

Lewistown is a city located in Fergus County, Montana. Lewistown has a 2026 population of 6,320. It is also the county seat of Fergus County. Lewistown is currently growing at a rate of 0.93% annually and its population has increased by 5.84% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 5,971 in 2020.

The median household income in Lewistown is $48,750 with a poverty rate of 20.95%. The median age in Lewistown is 44.7 years: 43.3 years for males, and 47.8 years for females. For every 100 females there are 112.2 males.

6.3K
Total Population
1,104
Density (mi²)
58 0.93%
Growth

Lewistown Population

Lewistown Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
20266,320580.93%
20256,262580.93%
20246,204260.42%
20236,178951.56%
20226,083290.48%
20216,054831.39%
20205,971160.27%
20195,864-27-0.46%
20185,891-102-1.7%
20175,993-27-0.45%
20166,02090.15%
20156,011-12-0.2%
20146,023-70-1.15%
20136,093400.66%
20126,053-31-0.51%
20116,084-53-0.86%
20106,1372364%
20005,813-238-3.93%
19906,051-1,053-14.82%
19807,10466710.36%
19706,437-971-13.11%
19607,40883512.7%
19506,57369911.9%
19405,8745169.63%
19305,358-762-12.45%
19206,1203,128104.55%
19102,99200%

Median Age

Overall: 44.7 years
Female: 47.8 years
Male: 43.3 years

Lewistown Adults

There are 4,792 adults, (1,526 of whom are seniors) in Lewistown.

Sex Ratio

Female: 2,869 (47.1%)
Male: 3,218 (52.9%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Lewistown includes 91% White, and smaller percentages for Native American, other race, Black or African American, Asian and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White5,53991%
Two or more races2003.29%
Native American1582.6%
Other race841.38%
Black or African American631.03%
Asian430.71%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Two or more races901.48%
Other race841.38%
White621.02%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White5,47789.98%
Native American1582.6%
Two or more races1101.81%
Black or African American631.03%
Asian430.71%

Lewistown Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Lewistown 's average per capita income is $34,846. Household income levels show a median of $48,750. The poverty rate stands at 20.95%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Married Families$83,571-
Families$65,781$76,933
Households$48,750$62,413
Non Families$34,857$40,095

$34,846

Average Income

$48,750

Median Household Income

20.95%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)