Lake County, MT — Income & Poverty
Household income, per capita income, poverty rates, and income distribution
Income Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Household Income
$61,965
Per Capita Income
$33,786
Poverty Rate
17.7%
SNAP Recipients
12.3%
Gini Index
0.488
Income Distribution
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Income Brackets
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Under $25K22.1%
$25K–$50K18.9%
$50K–$75K17.0%
$75K–$100K14.9%
$100K–$150K14.8%
$150K–$200K5.5%
$200K+6.8%
The median household income in Lake County, MT is $61,965 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates, with a per capita income of $33,786. 17.7% of the county's population lives below the poverty line. 12.3% of households receive SNAP (food stamp) benefits. The Gini index of 0.488 measures income inequality (0 = perfect equality, 1 = maximum inequality).