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Deer Lodge County

Montana · 9,421 residents · 736.683 sq mi
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Deer Lodge County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $42,129. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $129,100. With a median age of 49.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 25% less than the Montana median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 49.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
9,421
Unchangedsince 2000
from 9,417 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
13 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 13 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
49.4
+17%since 2000
from 42.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$42,129
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,305 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,207
+68%since 2000
from $15,580 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
24.9%
+8.0 ptssince 2009
from 16.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
23.6%
+7.8 ptssince 2000
from 15.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information13.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade5.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Other services4.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Retail trade3.8%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance3.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Construction3.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Professional, scientific, technical2.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing1.8%
US avg: 0.5%
Public administration1.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.8%
Transportation & warehousing0.4%
US avg: 2.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$129,100
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $70,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$542
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $321 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
70.8%
−2.8 ptssince 2000
from 73.6% in 2000
29.2% rent
Afford Score
3.1
+14%since 2000
from 2.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.7%(8,914)
Black0.2%(16)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(155)
Asian0.3%(32)
Other0%
Diversity Score5.5%(515)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic90.4%(8,514)
Black0.2%(23)
Hispanic / Latino2.8%(260)
Asian0.4%(33)
Other5.2%(491)
Diversity Score20.3%(1,909)
Segregation Score8.9%(835)
Diversity Score
20
+271%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
9
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.0%
+5.2 ptssince 2000
from 14.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
89.9%
+5.3 ptssince 2000
from 84.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.0%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 4.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.1 min
+16%since 2000
from 14.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
78.3%
+20.8 ptssince 2009
from 57.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.4%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 7.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.7%
−6.4 ptssince 2011
from 10.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
50.7%
−6.5 ptssince 2011
from 57.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
28.9%
−32.3 ptssince 2009
from 61.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.8%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
Female
47.2%
−4.5 ptssince 2009
from 51.7% in 2009
Foreign born
1.7%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.7%
−77.5 ptssince 2013
from 84.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Deer Lodge County, Montana?

Deer Lodge County, Montana has about 9,421 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Deer Lodge County, Montana?

The typical household in Deer Lodge County, Montana earns about $42,129 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Deer Lodge County, Montana expensive?

In Deer Lodge County, Montana, the median home is worth about $129,100, and the typical rent is about $542 a month.

How educated are people in Deer Lodge County, Montana?

About 20.0% of adults age 25 and over in Deer Lodge County, Montana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Deer Lodge County, Montana?

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

Has Deer Lodge County, Montana grown since 1990?

Yes, Deer Lodge County, Montana has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 857 residents, a change of about -8 percent over that period.

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