CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 3
Montana · Deer Lodge County · 2,934 residents · 55.304 sq mi
Notable rankings
#41lowest low broadband in MT81.0%#45lowest low home value in MT$198,300#52lowest low education in MT20.8%#59highest old in MT50.3 yrsTRACT SHAPE · Deer Lodge County, MT
The short version
Census Tract 3 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $54,609. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. 21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2020, reaching $198,300. With a median age of 50.3, 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 50.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 79%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
2,934
−1%since 2020
from 2,977 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
53 / sq mi
−1%since 2020
from 54 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
50.3
+1%since 2020
from 49.8 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20243K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$54,609
+32%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $34,211 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$35,036
+61%since 2020
from $21,824 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
35.8%
+22.6 ptssince 2020
from 13.2% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
13.8%
−5.9 ptssince 2020
from 19.6% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.408
+1%since 2020
from 0.402 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade10%
Information6.2%
Transportation & warehousing4.3%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.7%
Manufacturing3%
Arts, entertainment, food2.1%
Retail trade1.9%
Finance & insurance1.9%
Other services1.8%
Public administration1.8%
Education & health services1%
Professional, scientific, technical0.9%
Construction0.8%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$198,300
+79%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $91,500 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$822
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $574 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
66.9%
+13.9 ptssince 2020
from 53.0% in 2020
33.1% rent
Vacancy rate
20.3%
+5.6 ptssince 2020
from 14.7% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
30.6%
+2.6 ptssince 2020
from 28.0% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
35.6%
−17.1 ptssince 2020
from 52.7% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.6
+36%since 2020
from 2.7 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic89.9%(2,676)
Black2.6%(76)
Hispanic / Latino2%(61)
Asian0%(0)
Other5.5%(164)
Diversity Score23.5%(699)
2024
White, non-Hispanic88.4%(2,594)
Black0.4%(13)
Hispanic / Latino4.7%(138)
Asian0.4%(13)
Other6%(176)
Diversity Score26.6%(779)
Diversity Score
27
+13%since 2020
from 23 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
20.8%
+8.6 ptssince 2020
from 12.2% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
95.9%
+6.3 ptssince 2020
from 89.6% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
8.6%
+7.0 ptssince 2020
from 1.6% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
23.1 min
+86%since 2020
from 12.4 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
82.3%
+3.4 ptssince 2020
from 78.9% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
2.4%
−3.4 ptssince 2020
from 5.8% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
9.1%
+3.6 ptssince 2020
from 5.5% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.4%
−7.4 ptssince 2020
from 9.8% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
8.3%
−7.5 ptssince 2020
from 15.8% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
4.7%
−3.7 ptssince 2020
from 8.4% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
58.9%
+4.5 ptssince 2020
from 54.4% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
24.4%
+9.9 ptssince 2020
from 14.5% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
33.5%
+5.6 ptssince 2020
from 27.9% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
50.6%
−0.2 ptssince 2020
from 50.8% in 2020
Female
49.4%
+0.2 ptssince 2020
from 49.2% in 2020
Foreign born
0.6%
+0.4 ptssince 2020
from 0.2% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
13.3%
+1.7 ptssince 2020
from 11.5% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
23.7%
−6.9 ptssince 2020
from 30.6% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.4%
−2.9 ptssince 2020
from 8.3% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
81.0%
+12.3 ptssince 2020
from 68.7% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.3%
−0.6 ptssince 2020
from 99.0% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2020
from 1.0% in 2020
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked
How many people live in this census tract?
this census tract has about 2,934 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in this census tract?
The typical household in this census tract earns about $54,609 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is this census tract expensive?
In this census tract, the median home is worth about $198,300, and the typical rent is about $822 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 20.8% of adults age 25 and over in this census tract hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in this census tract?
About 13.8% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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Deer Lodge CountyDATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024