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Red Lodge

Montana · 2,723 residents (2025 est.) · 2.712 sq mi
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Red Lodge has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $55,750. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 46% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $380,700. With a median age of 59.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 59.7
US median: 38.9
More educated
46% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 110%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,502
+15%since 2000
from 2,177 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
923 / sq mi
+15%since 2000
from 803 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
59.7
+43%since 2000
from 41.7 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:2,723 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K3K1990201020202024Red Lodge
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$55,750
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,750 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$52,568
+175%since 2000
from $19,090 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
41.6%
+12.4 ptssince 2009
from 29.2% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
6.7%
−3.1 ptssince 2000
from 9.7% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.488
+30%since 2010
from 0.375 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing21.6%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing12.9%
US avg: 0.4%
Information11.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade10.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Construction8.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance7.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical7.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services3.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration3.8%
US avg: 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food2.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Wholesale trade0.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$380,700
+110%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $99,500 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$717
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $464 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
66.2%
+4.8 ptssince 2000
from 61.4% in 2000
33.8% rent
Vacancy rate
31.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 31.7% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
20.9%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 19.9% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
28.7%
−17.9 ptssince 2009
from 46.7% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
6.8
+118%since 2000
from 3.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
50
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95%(2,069)
Black0.4%(9)
Hispanic / Latino2%(43)
Asian0.5%(10)
Other0%
Diversity Score7.1%(155)
2024
White, non-Hispanic91.8%(2,296)
Black0.6%(14)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(47)
Asian0%(0)
Other5.8%(145)
Diversity Score19.3%(482)
Diversity Score
19
+171%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
46.3%
+22.3 ptssince 2000
from 24.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
96.1%
+7.1 ptssince 2000
from 89.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
17.7%
+11.5 ptssince 2000
from 6.2% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.1 min
+10%since 2000
from 17.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
61.7%
+19.2 ptssince 2009
from 42.4% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.8%
−10.3 ptssince 2009
from 16.1% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
9.5%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 8.6% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
7.7%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
9.1%
−13.4 ptssince 2009
from 22.5% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
3.1%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 5.8% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
7.0%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.8%
−2.4 ptssince 2011
from 5.2% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
58.9%
−10.2 ptssince 2011
from 69.1% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
16.4%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 12.8% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
53.3%
−13.3 ptssince 2009
from 66.6% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.0%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.8% in 2009
Female
49.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
Foreign born
1.0%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
9.6%
−36.7 ptssince 2009
from 46.3% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
25.1%
+6.3 ptssince 2012
from 18.8% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
10.1%
−72.3 ptssince 2013
from 82.4% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
86.6%
+7.8 ptssince 2017
from 78.8% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.5%
+1.9 ptssince 2016
from 96.6% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.5%
+0.2 ptssince 2016
from 1.2% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Red Lodge, Montana?

Red Lodge, Montana has about 2,502 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Red Lodge, Montana earns about $55,750 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Red Lodge, Montana expensive?

In Red Lodge, Montana, the median home is worth about $380,700, and the typical rent is about $717 a month.

How educated are people in Red Lodge, Montana?

About 46.3% of adults age 25 and over in Red Lodge, Montana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Red Lodge, Montana?

About 6.7% of people in Red Lodge, Montana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Red Lodge, Montana grown since 1990?

Yes, Red Lodge, Montana has grown since 1990. The population has added about 544 residents, a change of about 28 percent over that period.

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