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Lodge Pole

Montana · 170 residents · 13.388 sq mi
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Population has fallen 21% since 2000, a loss of 44 residents. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. At a median age of 28.7, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 32.9% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Younger
median age 28.7
US median: 38.9
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
71% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
170
−21%since 2000
from 214 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
13 / sq mi
−21%since 2000
from 16 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
28.7
+20%since 2000
from 24.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 2000 – 2024
1401992583173762000201020202024Lodge Pole
2024170
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$18,536
+195%since 2000
from $6,276 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
32.2%
+32.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
32.9%
−7.9 ptssince 2000
from 40.9% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.385
+11%since 2010
from 0.347 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing23.3%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction23.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services12.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance9.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical9.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
71.2%
+22.0 ptssince 2000
from 49.2% in 2000
28.8% rent
Vacancy rate
9.2%
−10.2 ptssince 2009
from 19.4% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
−36.4 ptssince 2009
from 36.4% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
−55.6 ptssince 2009
from 55.6% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic2.3%(5)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic0%(0)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other100%(170)
Diversity Score0%(0)
Diversity Score
0
from 0 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.2%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 9.3% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
74.7%
+7.1 ptssince 2000
from 67.6% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−3.7 ptssince 2000
from 3.7% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
36.6 min
+118%since 2000
from 16.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
41.1%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 43.5% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
35.6%
+17.9 ptssince 2009
from 17.7% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
23.3%
−15.4 ptssince 2009
from 38.7% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−8.6 ptssince 2009
from 8.6% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
24.0%
+22.9 ptssince 2011
from 1.1% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
76.8%
+22.6 ptssince 2011
from 54.2% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
16.4%
−20.5 ptssince 2009
from 36.9% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
0.0%
−73.8 ptssince 2009
from 73.8% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 45.0% in 2009
Female
54.1%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 55.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.3%
−40.8 ptssince 2009
from 45.1% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
18.8%
+12.3 ptssince 2012
from 6.5% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
14.7%
−29.0 ptssince 2013
from 43.7% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
66.1%
+22.7 ptssince 2017
from 43.4% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
85.9%
−0.1 ptssince 2016
from 86.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lodge Pole, Montana?

Lodge Pole, Montana has about 170 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

How educated are people in Lodge Pole, Montana?

About 13.2% of adults age 25 and over in Lodge Pole, Montana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lodge Pole, Montana?

About 32.9% of people in Lodge Pole, Montana live below the federal poverty line.

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