Lincoln County, Montana
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| Lincoln County, Montana | |
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 Location in the state of Montana |
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 Montana's location in the USA |
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| Founded | 1909 |
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| Seat | Libby |
| Largest City | Libby |
| Area - Total - Land - Water |
9,518 km² (3,675 mi²) 9,357 km² (3,613 mi²) 162 km² (62 mi²), 1.70% |
| Population - (2000) - Density |
18,837 2/km² |
| Website: www.lincolncountymt.us | |
Lincoln County is a county located in the U.S. state of Montana. As of 2000, the population was 18,837. Its county seat is LibbyGR6.
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[edit] Geography
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 9,518 km² (3,675 mi²). 9,357 km² (3,613 mi²) of it is land and 162 km² (62 mi²) of it (1.70%) is water. The county borders the Canadian province of British Columbia to the north.
[edit] Adjacent counties
- Flathead County, Montana - east
- Sanders County, Montana - south
- Bonner County, Idaho - west
- Boundary County, Idaho - west
[edit] Demographics
As of the censusGR2 of 2000, there were 18,837 people, 7,764 households, and 5,333 families residing in the county. The population density was 2/km² (5/mi²). There were 9,319 housing units at an average density of 1/km² (3/mi²). The racial makeup of the county was 96.09% White, 0.11% Black or African American, 1.20% Native American, 0.31% Asian, 0.04% Pacific Islander, 0.39% from other races, and 1.86% from two or more races. 1.44% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There were 7,764 households out of which 29.10% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 57.10% were married couples living together, 7.80% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.30% were non-families. 26.70% of all households were made up of individuals and 10.00% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.40 and the average family size was 2.90.
In the county the population was spread out with 25.30% under the age of 18, 5.50% from 18 to 24, 24.20% from 25 to 44, 29.70% from 45 to 64, and 15.20% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females there were 102.70 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 100.50 males.
The median income for a household in the county was $26,754, and the median income for a family was $31,784. Males had a median income of $30,299 versus $20,600 for females. The per capita income for the county was $13,923. About 14.20% of families and 19.20% of the population were below the poverty line, including 26.40% of those under age 18 and 10.80% of those age 65 or over.
