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Lodge Pole

Montana · 294 residents · 13.388 sq mi
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Population has grown 37% since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. At a median age of 28.7, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 40.4% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Younger
median age 28.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Renter-heavy
27% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
294
+37%since 2000
from 214 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
22 / sq mi
+37%since 2000
from 16 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
28.7
+20%since 2000
from 24.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 2000 – 2024
1401992583173762000201020202024Lodge Pole
2024170
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$14,315
+128%since 2000
from $6,276 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
27.8%
+27.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
40.4%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 40.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information11.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services10%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration10%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing8.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction8.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade5.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median gross rent
$489
+73%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $188 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
27.3%
−21.9 ptssince 2000
from 49.2% in 2000
72.7% rent
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic2.4%(7)
Black0.3%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other88.7%(261)
Diversity Score7.2%(21)
Diversity Score
7
from 0 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.1%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 9.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
85.7%
+18.1 ptssince 2000
from 67.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.0%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 3.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.9 min
+66%since 2000
from 16.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
58.8%
+15.3 ptssince 2009
from 43.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.2%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 8.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
31.8%
+30.7 ptssince 2011
from 1.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
57.4%
+3.2 ptssince 2011
from 54.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
47.8%
−26.1 ptssince 2009
from 73.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.0%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 45.0% in 2009
Female
52.0%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 55.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
25.3%
−18.4 ptssince 2013
from 43.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lodge Pole, Montana?

Lodge Pole, Montana has about 294 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

Is Lodge Pole, Montana expensive?

In Lodge Pole, Montana, the typical rent is about $489 a month.

How educated are people in Lodge Pole, Montana?

About 12.1% 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 40.4% of people in Lodge Pole, Montana live below the federal poverty line.

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