Medicine Lake Town, Montana
According to 2000 Census Bureau, there were 269 residents, 120 households, and 72 families in the town. The population density was 658.8 people per square mile (254.36/kmē), it is Montana's 106th most densely populated town. There were 165 housing units at an average density of 402.4 per square mile (155.37/kmē). The average household size was 2.24 people, and the average family size was 2.97 people. In the town Age distribution was 26.4% under the age of 18, 7.1% from 18 to 24, 22.3% from 25 to 44, 28.3% from 45 to 64, and 16% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 116.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 108.4 males. The median age is 41.3 years, The median age of males and females living in Medicine Lake Town was 38.8 and 44 years respectively. The racial makeup of the town was 92.19% White, 0% Black or African American, 3.72% American Indian, 0.37% Asian, 0.37% Native Hawaiian, 3.35% from two or more races and 0% Other races.
The median income for a household in the town was $28750, making it the 131st wealthiest town by median household income among the Montana. The median income for a family in the town was $35694, making it the 118th highest town by median family income in Montana. The per capita income for the town was $16405, making its Montana's 83rd highest town by per capita income. The median income is $19464, The median income for males was $25208, compared to $10833 for females.
In 2000, 50 pupils and students, of which 54% are male and 46% are female, 18.59% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, percentage of enrollment student are in, 6% nursery or pri school, 0% kindergarten, 64% elementary school, 26% high school and 4% College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 269 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 269 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 267 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 257 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 247 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 237 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 235 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 225 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 220 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 217 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 213 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 3 | 3 | |
| Kindergarten | 0 | ||
| Elementary school | 15 | 17 | 32 |
| High school | 7 | 6 | 13 |
| College or graduate school | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medicine Lake town, Montana | $28750 | $35694 | $16405 |
| Sheridan County, Montana | $29518 | $35345 | $16038 |
| Montana, United States | $33024 | $40487 | $17151 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |