Lame Deer, MT

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2021 Population
2,231
2.49% 1-year decline
US Senator
Jon Tester
Democratic Party
US Senator
Steve Daines
Republican Party
2021 Median Age
20.8
11.5% 1-year decrease
2021 Poverty Rate
42.5%
30.7% 1-year increase
2021 Median Household Income
$34,821
29.5% 1-year decline
2021 Median Property Value
$85,800
30.8% 1-year growth
2021 Employed Population
489
22% 1-year decline

About

In 2021, Lame Deer, MT had a population of 2.23k people with a median age of 20.8 and a median household income of $34,821. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Lame Deer, MT declined from 2,288 to 2,231, a −2.49% decrease and its median household income declined from $49,408 to $34,821, a −29.5% decrease.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Lame Deer, MT are American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) (96.4%), White (Non-Hispanic) (1.03%), American Indian & Alaska Native (Hispanic) (0.807%), White (Hispanic) (0.672%), and Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (0.672%).

None of the households in Lame Deer, MT reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

100% of the residents in Lame Deer, MT are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Lame Deer, MT are Chief Dull Knife College (8 degrees awarded in 2021).

In 2021, the median property value in Lame Deer, MT was $85,800, and the homeownership rate was 60.2%.

Most people in Lame Deer, MT drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 13.4 minutes. The average car ownership in Lame Deer, MT was 2 cars per household.

geosearchPopulation & Diversity

Lame Deer, MT is home to a population of 2.23k people, from which 100% are citizens. As of 2021, 0% of Lame Deer, MT residents were born outside of the country (0 people).

In 2021, there were 93.5 times more American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) residents (2.15k people) in Lame Deer, MT than any other race or ethnicity. There were 23 White (Non-Hispanic) and 18 American Indian & Alaska Native (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Citizenship

100%
2021 Citizenship
100%
2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 100% of Lame Deer, MT residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Lame Deer, MT was 100%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been maintaining.

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Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Lame Deer, MT
  1. American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic)
    2.15k ± 266
  2. White (Non-Hispanic)
    23 ± 16
  3. American Indian & Alaska Native (Hispanic)
    18 ± 28
1.48%
Hispanic Population
33 people

In 2021, there were 93.5 times more American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) residents (2.15k people) in Lame Deer, MT than any other race or ethnicity. There were 23 White (Non-Hispanic) and 18 American Indian & Alaska Native (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

1.48% of the people in Lame Deer, MT are hispanic (33 people).

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Global Diversity

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Most Common Origin
  1. Canada
    3,423 ± 1,434 people
  2. Mexico
    3,107 ± 1,367 people
  3. Germany
    1,917 ± 1,074 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Montana was Canada, the natal country of 3,423 Montana residents, followed by Mexico with 3,107 and Germany with 1,917.

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Veterans

Most Common Service Period
  1. Gulf War (2001-)
    33 ± 36
  2. Vietnam
    33 ± 25
  3. Gulf War (1990s)
    16 ± 21

Lame Deer, MT has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 1 times greater than any other conflict.

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briefcaseEconomy

The economy of Lame Deer, MT employs 489 people. The largest industries in Lame Deer, MT are Public Administration (182 people), Educational Services (56 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (52 people), and the highest paying industries are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($67,778), Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($65,000), and Arts, Entertainment, & Recreation, & Accommodations & Food Services ($47,885).

Males in Montana have an average income that is 1.34 times higher than the average income of females, which is $47,951. The income inequality in Montana (measured using the Gini index) is 0.463, which is lower than than the national average.

Occupations

489
2021 Value
± 118
−22%
1 Year decline
± 40.6%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Lame Deer, MT declined at a rate of −22%, from 627 employees to 489 employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Lame Deer, MT, are Building & Grounds Cleaning & Maintenance Occupations (75 people), Management Occupations (63 people), and Office & Administrative Support Occupations (61 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Lame Deer, MT.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Employment by Industries

489
2021 Value
± 118
−22%
1 Year decline
± 40.6%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Lame Deer, MT declined at a rate of −22%, from 627 employees to 489 employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Lame Deer, MT, are Public Administration (182 people), Educational Services (56 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (52 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Lame Deer, MT, though some of these residents may live in Lame Deer, MT and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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Median Earnings by Industry

$30,750
Median earning men ± $6,972
$32,981
Median earning women ± $4,306

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($68,611), Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($41,477), and Public Administration ($30,208).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Arts, Entertainment, & Recreation, & Accommodations & Food Services ($48,654), Public Administration ($36,488), and Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($22,417).

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Employment by Industry Sector

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2.75%
Year-over-year growth
Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Montana. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Montana.

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Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Montana to other states, or from other states to Montana.
Top Domestic Production in Dollars
  1. $7.07B
  2. $6.71B
  3. $4.29B

In 2020, the top outbound Montana product (by dollars) was Coal-n.e.c. with $7.07B, followed by Crude petroleum ($6.71B) and Cereal grains ($4.29B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Montana products.

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Domestic Trade Growth

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$50.5B
2020 Value in Montana
$81.2B
Projected 2050 Value in Montana
60.9% growth

In 2020, total outbound Montana trade was $50.5B. This is expected to increase 60.9% to $81.2B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Montana trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

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Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Montana to other states, or from other states to Montana.
Most Common Trade Partners
  1. $4.3B
  2. $2.87B
  3. $2.59B

In 2020, the top outbound Montana domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Washington with $4.3B, followed by Idaho with $2.87B and Colorado and $2.59B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Montana shares with each state (excluding itself).

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In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Montana went to Donald J. Trump with 56.9% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (40.5%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (2.53%).

Jon Tester and Steve Daines are the senators currently representing the state of Montana. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Montana is currently represented by 2 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

US Senators from Montana

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Jon Tester
Senator from Montana1
Assumed office on January 3, 2007
Steve Daines
Senator from Montana2
Assumed office on January 3, 2015

Jon Tester and Steve Daines are the senators currently representing Montana.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Montana over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

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US Representatives from Montana

Montana is currently represented by 2 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Montana have changed over time starting in 2008.

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learningEducation

In 2021, universities in Lame Deer, MT awarded 8 degrees. The student population of Lame Deer, MT in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 47 male students and 88 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Lame Deer, MT are American Indian or Alaska Native (7 and 87.5%), followed by White (1 and 12.5%), Asian (0 and 0%), and Black or African American (0 and 0%).

The largest universities in Lame Deer, MT by number of degrees awarded are Chief Dull Knife College (8 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Lame Deer, MT are General Studies (7 and 87.5%), General Education (1 and 12.5%), and Substance Abuse Counseling (0 and 0%).

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2021 there were 135 students enrolled in Lame Deer, MT, 34.8% men and 65.2% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in American Indian or Alaska Native with 126 records, of which 64.3% were women and 35.7% men.

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Concentrations

Most Common
  1. 7 degrees awarded
  2. 1 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Lame Deer, MT was General Studies with 7 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in Lame Deer, MT according to their major.

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Universities

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Largest Universities by degrees awarded
8 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Chief Dull Knife College with 8 degrees awarded.

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Student Diversity

In 2021, 5 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Lame Deer, MT, which is 1.67 times more than the 3 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was American Indian or Alaska Native students. These 7 degrees mean that there were 7 times more degrees awarded to American Indian or Alaska Native students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, White, with 1 degrees awarded.

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Awarded Degrees over Time

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Average Net Price by Sector

Public, 2-year ($1,960) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($300) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($1,000) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

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Educational Pyramid

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In 2021, 0.385% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.262% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

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Educational Attainment

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The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (246k), Some college (211k), and Bachelors Degree (174k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

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homeHousing & Living

The median property value in Lame Deer, MT was $85,800 in 2021, which is 0.35 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $65,600 to $85,800, a 30.8% increase. The homeownership rate in Lame Deer, MT is 60.2%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Lame Deer, MT have an average commute time of 13.4 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Lame Deer, MT is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Property

$85,800
Median Property Value 2021
±$7,785
$263
Median Property Taxes
±$82

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Lame Deer, MT the largest share of households pay taxes in the None range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Lame Deer, MT compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

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Income by Location

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The following map shows all of the places in Lame Deer, MT colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

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Household Income

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$34,821
Median Household Income
± $14,833
437
Number of Households
± 96

In 2021, the median household income of the 437 households in Lame Deer, MT declined from $34,821 from the previous year's value of $49,408.

The following chart displays the households in Lame Deer, MT distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the < $10k range.

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Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Lame Deer, MT is from Montana.
0.463
2021 Wage GINI in Montana
0.459
2020 Wage GINI in Montana

In 2021, the income inequality in Montana was 0.463 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.762% growth from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Montana was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Montana in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Montana across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

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Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021
  1. Drove Alone (83.4%)
  2. Carpooled (9%)
  3. Walked (6.2%)

In 2021, 83.4% of workers in Lame Deer, MT drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (9%) and those who walked to work (6.2%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

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Commute Time

13.4 minutes
Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Lame Deer, MT have a shorter commute time (13.4 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 5.88% of the workforce in Lame Deer, MT have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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Car Ownership

2 cars
Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Lame Deer, MT distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Lame Deer, MT have 2 cars.

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Poverty & Diversity

42.5% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Lame Deer, MT (930 out of 2.19k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males < 5, followed by Females < 5 and then Males 18 - 24.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Lame Deer, MT is Native American, followed by Hispanic and White.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

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53.2% of the population of Lame Deer, MT has health coverage, with 14.8% on employee plans, 30.1% on Medicaid, 3.67% on Medicare, 2.58% on non-group plans, and 2.08% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Rosebud County, MT see 1490 patients per year on average, which represents a 1.32% decrease from the previous year (1510 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1767 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 442 patients per year.

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,490 to 1
Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Rosebud County, MT

Primary care physicians in Rosebud County, MT see an average of 1,490 patients per year. This represents a 1.32% decrease from the previous year (1,510 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Rosebud County, MT in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

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Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 47% under 18 years, 22.4% between 18 and 34 years, 24.9% between 35 and 64 years, and 5.79% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.8% were men and 50.2% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

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Uninsured People

46.8%
Uninsured
14.8%
Employer Coverage
30.1%
Medicaid
3.67%
Medicare
2.58%
Non-Group
2.08%
Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Lame Deer, MT grew by 26.5% from 37% to 46.8%.

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