Lakeside, MT Demographics

A map of Lakeside's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	2,014	2,483	84.4%	91.8%
Multiracial	216	90	9.1%	3.3%
Native American/Other	69	38	2.9%	1.4%
Asian	55	17	2.3%	0.6%
Hispanic	32	77	1.3%	2.8%
Black	0	0	0.0%	0.0%

Lakeside, Montana has an estimated population of 2,386, a large decrease from the 2,705 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 84.4% White, 9.1% Multiracial, 2.9% Native American/Other, 2.3% Asian, 1.3% Hispanic, and 0.0% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of Lakeside, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Lakeside has become considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is less diverse than Montana overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Lakeside, that probability was 15.5% in 2020 and 27.8% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Lakeside is ranked the 45th most populous place in Montana, out of 497 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Lakeside was ranked the 41st most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Lakeside's White Population

2,014 residents of Lakeside, or 84.4% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Lakeside is comparable to the share in Montana overall, where 83.6% of the population is White. Lakeside ranks 139th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 497 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lakeside's White population has declined by an estimated 18.9%. White residents' share of Lakeside's population has decreased from 91.8% to 84.4%.

Lakeside is more White than neighboring Forest Hill Village (47.9% White). Lakeside is less White than neighboring Somers (97.9% White), Rollins (91.3% White), Dayton (92% White), and Woods Bay (92.6% White).

Lakeside's Black Population

0 residents of Lakeside, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Lakeside is comparable to the share in Montana overall, where 0.4% of the population is Black. Lakeside ranks 179th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 497 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lakeside's Black population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Black residents' share of Lakeside's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Lakeside's Asian Population

55 residents of Lakeside, or 2.3% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Lakeside is comparable to the share in Montana overall, where 0.8% of the population is Asian. Lakeside ranks 97th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 497 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lakeside's Asian population has grown by an estimated 223.5%. Asian residents' share of Lakeside's population has increased from 0.6% to 2.3%.

Lakeside is more Asian than neighboring Somers (0% Asian), Forest Hill Village (0% Asian), Dayton (0% Asian), and Woods Bay (0% Asian). Lakeside is less Asian than neighboring Rollins (2.6% Asian).

Lakeside's Hispanic Population

32 residents of Lakeside, or 1.3% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Lakeside is slightly lower than in Montana overall, where 4.6% of the population is Hispanic. Lakeside ranks 239th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 497 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lakeside's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 58.4%. Hispanic residents' share of Lakeside's population has decreased from 2.8% to 1.3%.

Lakeside is more Hispanic than neighboring Somers (0% Hispanic), and Dayton (0% Hispanic). Lakeside is less Hispanic than neighboring Forest Hill Village (8.9% Hispanic), Rollins (1.7% Hispanic), and Woods Bay (2.2% Hispanic).

Lakeside's Native American/Other Population

69 residents of Lakeside, or 2.9% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Lakeside is slightly lower than in Montana overall, where 5.9% of the population is Native American/Other. Lakeside ranks 271st statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 497 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lakeside's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 81.6%. Native American/Other residents' share of Lakeside's population has increased from 1.4% to 2.9%.

Lakeside is more Native American/Other than neighboring Somers (0% Native American/Other), Rollins (2.6% Native American/Other), Dayton (0% Native American/Other), and Woods Bay (1.6% Native American/Other). Lakeside is less Native American/Other than neighboring Forest Hill Village (13% Native American/Other).

Lakeside's Multiracial Population

216 residents of Lakeside, or 9.1% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Lakeside is slightly higher than in Montana overall, where 4.7% of the population is Multiracial. Lakeside ranks 320th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 497 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lakeside's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 140.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Lakeside's population has increased from 3.3% to 9.1%.

Lakeside is more Multiracial than neighboring Somers (2.1% Multiracial), Rollins (1.7% Multiracial), Dayton (8% Multiracial), and Woods Bay (3.7% Multiracial). Lakeside is less Multiracial than neighboring Forest Hill Village (30.2% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.