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Deer Lodge

Montana · 3,421 residents · 1.55 sq mi
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Deer Lodge has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $29,859. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $63,700. With a median age of 40.7, the population is older than the US median of 35.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 40.7
US median: 35.2
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

3,421
+2%since 1990
from 3,344 in 1990
1990 – 2025
2,207 / sq mi
+2%since 1990
from 2,157 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
40.7
+7%since 1990
from 37.9 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
3K3K3K3K4K1990201020202024Deer Lodge
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$29,859
+4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $21,775 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$14,883
+38%since 1990
from $10,785 in 1990
US average: $21,522
10.9%
−8.2 ptssince 1990
from 19.1% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$63,700
+20%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $40,400 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$410
+25%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $248 in 1990
US average: $602
67.3%
−2.7 ptssince 1990
from 70.0% in 1990
32.7% rent
2.1
+15%since 1990
from 1.9 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic95.4%(3,190)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(88)
Asian0.4%(14)
Diversity Score16.7%(559)
2000
White, non-Hispanic94.4%(3,230)
Black0%(1)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(63)
Asian0.6%(21)
Diversity Score6.3%(215)
6
−62%since 1990
from 17 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

13.5%
−6.9 ptssince 1990
from 20.4% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
79.9%
−0.7 ptssince 1990
from 80.5% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
5.3%
−2.1 ptssince 1990
from 7.4% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

17.8 min
+23%since 1990
from 14.5 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Deer Lodge, Montana?

Deer Lodge, Montana has about 3,421 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Deer Lodge, Montana?

The typical household in Deer Lodge, Montana earns about $29,859 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Deer Lodge, Montana expensive?

In Deer Lodge, Montana, the median home is worth about $63,700, and the typical rent is about $410 a month.

How educated are people in Deer Lodge, Montana?

About 13.5% of adults age 25 and over in Deer Lodge, Montana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Deer Lodge, Montana?

About 10.9% of people in Deer Lodge, Montana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Deer Lodge, Montana grown since 1990?

Yes, Deer Lodge, Montana has grown since 1990. The population has added about 77 residents, a change of about 2 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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