Deer Lodge County, Montana
MT · FIPS 30023 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 9,597 | — | #2,517 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $57,527 | -23.4% | #2,298 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 49.9 years | +28.3% | #229 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $231,700 | -17.8% | #1,063 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $696 | -40.2% | #2,753 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 16.3% | +29.3% | #2,178 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Deer Lodge County has a population of 9,597, making it the #2,517 most populous county in the US. The median age is 49.9 years, which is 28.3% above the national median.
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The median household income in Deer Lodge County is $57,527, ranking #2,298 out of 3,222 counties — 23.4% below the national median. The poverty rate is 16.3% and unemployment stands at 3.4%.
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The median home value in Deer Lodge County is $231,700 (-17.8% vs national). Renters pay a median of $696/mo and the homeownership rate is 73.0%.
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94.4% of residents in Deer Lodge County have health insurance coverage, which is 2.9% above the national rate.
About Deer Lodge County, Montana
Deer Lodge County, Montana has a total population of 9,597, making it the 2,517th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Deer Lodge County is 49.9 years, which is 28.3% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Deer Lodge County is $57,527, which ranks #2,298 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 23.4% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 16.3%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 3.4%.
The median home value in Deer Lodge County is $231,700, 17.8% below the national median. Renters in Deer Lodge County pay a median gross rent of $696 per month. The homeownership rate is 73.0%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Deer Lodge County, 24.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 28.3% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 94.4% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 20.4 min.
Deer Lodge County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 89.3% of the population, followed by Two or More Races (4.4%) and Hispanic or Latino (3.5%).
All data for Deer Lodge County, Montana comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.