CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 5
Montana · Deer Lodge County · 2,916 residents · 665.883 sq mi
Notable rankings
#31lowest low broadband in MT78.5%#51highest old in MT51.1 yrs#54lowest low rent in MT$731#62highest high poverty in MT17.0%TRACT SHAPE · Deer Lodge County, MT
The short version
Census Tract 5 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $61,100. Population has declined 7% since 2020. 22% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $230,200. With a median age of 51.1, 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 51.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
2,916
−7%since 2020
from 3,121 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
4 / sq mi
−7%since 2020
from 5 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
51.1
+11%since 2020
from 46.1 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20243K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$61,100
−24%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $66,625 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$35,735
+36%since 2020
from $26,275 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
38.1%
−8.7 ptssince 2020
from 46.8% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
17.0%
−4.7 ptssince 2020
from 21.7% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.388
+15%since 2020
from 0.336 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing13.6%
Wholesale trade11.5%
Construction11.3%
Information11.3%
Retail trade4.2%
Manufacturing2.3%
Other services2.1%
Finance & insurance1.7%
Professional, scientific, technical1.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
Education & health services0%
Public administration0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$230,200
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $173,400 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$731
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $575 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
87.1%
−1.0 ptssince 2020
from 88.1% in 2020
12.9% rent
Vacancy rate
31.1%
−5.5 ptssince 2020
from 36.6% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
23.4%
+15.7 ptssince 2020
from 7.7% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
20.3%
−20.2 ptssince 2020
from 40.5% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.8
+45%since 2020
from 2.6 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic86.7%(2,706)
Black1.9%(60)
Hispanic / Latino4.7%(147)
Asian0.1%(3)
Other6.6%(205)
Diversity Score30.2%(942)
2024
White, non-Hispanic84.8%(2,473)
Black0.7%(21)
Hispanic / Latino6.1%(177)
Asian0.1%(3)
Other8.3%(242)
Diversity Score33.8%(985)
Diversity Score
34
+12%since 2020
from 30 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
22.2%
−5.9 ptssince 2020
from 28.1% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
90.9%
−0.5 ptssince 2020
from 91.3% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
6.1%
−0.3 ptssince 2020
from 6.4% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
20.4 min
−9%since 2020
from 22.4 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
60.1%
−7.2 ptssince 2020
from 67.3% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
9.9%
−4.0 ptssince 2020
from 13.9% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2020
from 0.6% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
9.4%
+2.4 ptssince 2020
from 7.0% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
13.6%
+8.6 ptssince 2020
from 5.0% 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
1.8%
+1.8 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
1.4%
−0.4 ptssince 2020
from 1.7% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
48.9%
+2.7 ptssince 2020
from 46.2% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
11.6%
+2.7 ptssince 2020
from 8.9% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
37.2%
+8.2 ptssince 2020
from 29.0% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
57.4%
−3.0 ptssince 2020
from 60.4% in 2020
Female
42.6%
+3.0 ptssince 2020
from 39.6% in 2020
Foreign born
0.1%
−3.0 ptssince 2020
from 3.1% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
12.7%
+1.8 ptssince 2020
from 10.9% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
20.7%
+0.3 ptssince 2020
from 20.4% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.0%
−3.1 ptssince 2020
from 6.1% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
78.5%
−5.9 ptssince 2020
from 84.4% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.7%
+4.6 ptssince 2020
from 94.0% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.6%
−1.4 ptssince 2020
from 2.0% 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 2,916 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 $61,100 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 $230,200, and the typical rent is about $731 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 22.2% 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 17.0% 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