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Lodge Pole

Montana · 265 residents · 13.388 sq mi
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Lodge Pole has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $35,809. Population has grown 24% since 2000. Median home value is $80,400. At a median age of 21.3, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 42.5% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 21.3
US median: 37.2
Less educated
24% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
265
+24%since 2000
from 214 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
20 / sq mi
+24%since 2000
from 16 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
21.3
−11%since 2000
from 24.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 2000 – 2024
1401992583173762000201020202024Lodge Pole
2024170
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$35,809
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $21,607 in 2000
US average: $52,703
2000 – 2022
Per capita income
$9,368
+49%since 2000
from $6,276 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
3.6%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
42.5%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 40.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.347
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Other services46.1%
US avg: 7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing11.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction11.8%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Information0%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$80,400
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $53,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
2000 – 2023
Median gross rent
$316
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $188 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
5.4%
−43.7 ptssince 2000
from 49.2% in 2000
48.6% rent
Vacancy rate
14.4%
−5.0 ptssince 2009
from 19.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
13.8%
−22.6 ptssince 2009
from 36.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
48.0%
−7.6 ptssince 2009
from 55.6% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.2
−10%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
2000 – 2022
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic2.6%(7)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(5)
Asian0%(0)
Other95.7%(254)
Diversity Score10.9%(29)
Diversity Score
11
from 0 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
23.6%
+14.3 ptssince 2000
from 9.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
84.6%
+17.0 ptssince 2000
from 67.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
7.3%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 3.7% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
56.2%
+12.6 ptssince 2009
from 43.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−17.7 ptssince 2009
from 17.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
23.3%
−15.4 ptssince 2009
from 38.7% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
24.1%
+15.5 ptssince 2009
from 8.6% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
69.7%
+32.8 ptssince 2009
from 36.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
34.2%
−39.6 ptssince 2009
from 73.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.7%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 45.0% in 2009
Female
52.3%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 55.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
1.2%
−43.9 ptssince 2009
from 45.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lodge Pole, Montana?

Lodge Pole, Montana has about 265 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Lodge Pole, Montana earns about $35,809 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lodge Pole, Montana expensive?

In Lodge Pole, Montana, the median home is worth about $80,400, and the typical rent is about $316 a month.

How educated are people in Lodge Pole, Montana?

About 23.6% 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 42.5% of people in Lodge Pole, Montana live below the federal poverty line.

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