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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Lame Deer

Montana · 2,018 residents · 55.594 sq mi
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Lame Deer has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $19,828. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $41,800. At a median age of 22.0, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 40% less than the Montana median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 22.0
US median: 35.2
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 14%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

2,018
+8%since 1990
from 1,867 in 1990
1990 – 2024
36 / sq mi
+8%since 1990
from 34 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
22.0
−2%since 1990
from 22.4 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
2K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Lame Deer
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$19,828
+12%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $13,425 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$7,247
+53%since 1990
from $4,728 in 1990
US average: $21,522
50.4%
−1.1 ptssince 1990
from 51.5% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$41,800
−14%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $36,800 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$292
−2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $226 in 1990
US average: $602
48.7%
−9.2 ptssince 1990
from 57.9% in 1990
51.3% rent
2.1
−23%since 1990
from 2.7 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic5.9%(110)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(25)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score16.8%(313)
2000
White, non-Hispanic5.6%(113)
Black0%(1)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(44)
Asian0%(1)
Diversity Score52.3%(1,055)
52
+212%since 1990
from 17 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

12.1%
+1.5 ptssince 1990
from 10.6% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
75.7%
+14.7 ptssince 1990
from 61.0% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
4.0%
+1.2 ptssince 1990
from 2.7% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

8.9 min
−26%since 1990
from 12.0 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 Lame Deer, Montana?

Lame Deer, Montana has about 2,018 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Lame Deer, Montana earns about $19,828 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lame Deer, Montana expensive?

In Lame Deer, Montana, the median home is worth about $41,800, and the typical rent is about $292 a month.

How educated are people in Lame Deer, Montana?

About 12.1% of adults age 25 and over in Lame Deer, Montana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lame Deer, Montana?

About 50.4% of people in Lame Deer, Montana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Lame Deer, Montana grown since 1990?

Yes, Lame Deer, Montana has grown since 1990. The population has added about 151 residents, a change of about 8 percent over that period.

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

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