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Red Lodge

Montana · 2,257 residents · 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 $49,286. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $277,600. With a median age of 49.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. 44% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, well above the US average, yet household income trails the national figure — a profile common to graduate-student tracts and academic hubs.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 49.0
US median: 38.8
More educated
44% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 86%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,257
+4%since 2000
from 2,177 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
832 / sq mi
+4%since 2000
from 803 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
49.0
+18%since 2000
from 41.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K3K1990201020202024Red Lodge
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$49,286
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,750 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$35,236
+85%since 2000
from $19,090 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
25.9%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 29.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
12.9%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 9.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information13.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade12.6%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade11.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services7%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing1.9%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance1.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services1.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 2%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$277,600
+86%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $99,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$711
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $464 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
64.5%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 61.4% in 2000
35.5% rent
Afford Score
5.6
+80%since 2000
from 3.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic90.2%(2,035)
Black0.3%(7)
Hispanic / Latino2.9%(65)
Asian0.7%(15)
Other3.3%(75)
Diversity Score17.5%(395)
Diversity Score
18
+146%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
44.3%
+20.3 ptssince 2000
from 24.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
97.2%
+8.2 ptssince 2000
from 89.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
17.5%
+11.3 ptssince 2000
from 6.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
11.6 min
−33%since 2000
from 17.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
66.1%
+23.7 ptssince 2009
from 42.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.8%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.4%
−3.8 ptssince 2011
from 5.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
65.2%
−3.9 ptssince 2011
from 69.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
31.5%
−35.1 ptssince 2009
from 66.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.9%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 50.8% in 2009
Female
53.1%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
Foreign born
3.3%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.6%
−77.8 ptssince 2013
from 82.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Red Lodge, Montana?

Red Lodge, Montana has about 2,257 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Red Lodge, Montana earns about $49,286 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 $277,600, and the typical rent is about $711 a month.

How educated are people in Red Lodge, Montana?

About 44.3% 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 12.9% 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 299 residents, a change of about 15 percent over that period.

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