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Lame Deer

Montana · 1,897 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 $49,408. Population has declined 6% since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $65,600. At a median age of 26.5, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 26.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,897
−6%since 2000
from 2,018 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
34 / sq mi
−6%since 2000
from 36 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
26.5
+20%since 2000
from 22.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Lame Deer
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$49,408
+66%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $19,828 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$13,112
+81%since 2000
from $7,247 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
26.8%
+13.3 ptssince 2009
from 13.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
32.5%
−17.9 ptssince 2000
from 50.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information6.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services5.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing2.7%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade1.9%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance1.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services1.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Construction1.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade0.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$65,600
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $41,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$615
+40%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $292 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
55.5%
+6.9 ptssince 2000
from 48.7% in 2000
44.5% rent
Afford Score
1.3
−37%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic5.6%(113)
Black0%(1)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(44)
Asian0%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score52.3%(1,055)
2020
White, non-Hispanic3.3%(62)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(28)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other94.8%(1,799)
Diversity Score11.6%(220)
Diversity Score
12
−78%since 2000
from 52 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.6%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 12.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
85.2%
+9.5 ptssince 2000
from 75.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.6%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 4.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
12.8 min
+43%since 2000
from 8.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
76.8%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 79.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
10.1%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 9.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
16.4%
−6.4 ptssince 2011
from 22.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
52.7%
−6.1 ptssince 2011
from 58.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
40.8%
−23.0 ptssince 2009
from 63.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.1%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
Female
49.9%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 51.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
37.0%
−17.5 ptssince 2013
from 54.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lame Deer, Montana?

Lame Deer, Montana has about 1,897 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Lame Deer, Montana earns about $49,408 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 $65,600, and the typical rent is about $615 a month.

How educated are people in Lame Deer, Montana?

About 13.6% 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 32.5% 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 30 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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