Deer Lodge, MT

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    2024 Population
    3,021
    US Senator
    Steve Daines
    Republican Party
    US Senator
    Tim Sheehy
    Republican Party
    2024 Median Age
    49.8
    6.39% 1-year decrease
    2024 Poverty Rate
    7.19%
    11.1% 1-year decrease
    2024 Median Household Income
    $60,302
    12.3% 1-year growth
    2024 Median Property Value
    $247,600
    26.1% 1-year growth
    2024 Employed Population
    1,278
    3.82% 1-year growth

    About

    None of the households in Deer Lodge, 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.

    99.7% of the residents in Deer Lodge, MT are U.S. citizens.

    In 2024, the median property value in Deer Lodge, MT was $247,600, and the homeownership rate was 68.1%.

    Most people in Deer Lodge, MT drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 14.3 minutes. The average car ownership in Deer Lodge, MT was 2 cars per household.

    United StatesMontanaPowell County, MTSouthwest Montana--Butte-Silver Bow & Hamilton City PUMA, MT

    Population & Diversity

    Deer Lodge, MT is home to a population of 3.02k people, from which 99.7% are citizens. As of 2024, 3.77% of Deer Lodge, MT residents were born outside of the country (114 people).

    In 2024, there were 19.8 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (2.73k people) in Deer Lodge, MT than any other race or ethnicity. There were 138 American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) and 89 Asian (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    Population & Diversity

    Citizenship

    99.7%
    2024 Citizenship
    99.7%
    2023 Citizenship

    As of 2024, 99.7% of Deer Lodge, MT residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Deer Lodge, MT was 99.7%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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    Diversity

    Race and Ethnicity

    The 3 largest ethnic groups in Deer Lodge, MT
    1. White (Non-Hispanic)
      2.73k ± 138
    2. American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic)
      138 ± 145
    3. Asian (Non-Hispanic)
      89 ± 96
    0.0993%
    Hispanic Population
    3 people

    In 2024, there were 19.8 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (2.73k people) in Deer Lodge, MT than any other race or ethnicity. There were 138 American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) and 89 Asian (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    0.0993% of the people in Deer Lodge, MT are hispanic (3 people).

    The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Deer Lodge, MT as a share of the total population.

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    Global Diversity

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    Most Common Origin
    1. Canada
      4,118 ± 1,573 people
    2. Mexico
      2,905 ± 1,322 people
    3. Philippines
      1,984 ± 1,093 people

    In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Montana was Canada, the natal country of 4,118 Montana residents, followed by Mexico with 2,905 and Philippines with 1,984.

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    Foreign-Born Population

    3.77%
    2024 Foreign-Born Population
    114 people
    2.6%
    2023 Foreign-Born Population
    79 people

    As of 2024, 3.77% of Deer Lodge, MT residents (114 people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Deer Lodge, MT was 2.6%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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    Military

    Veterans

    Most Common Service Period
    1. Vietnam
      150 ± 74
    2. Gulf War (1990s)
      87 ± 73
    3. Gulf War (2001-)
      82 ± 75

    Deer Lodge, MT has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.72 times greater than any other conflict.

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    Health

    94.6% of the population of Deer Lodge, MT has health coverage, with 42.4% on employee plans, 16.9% on Medicaid, 20.3% on Medicare, 10.2% on non-group plans, and 4.91% on military or VA plans.

    Primary care physicians in Montana see 1,200 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,200 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1350 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 250 patients per year.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 55% were men and 45% were women.

    Coverage

    Health Care Diversity

    In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 16.6% under 18 years, 13.5% between 18 and 34 years, 46.1% between 35 and 64 years, and 23.8% over 64 years.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 55% were men and 45% were women.

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

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    Uninsured People

    5.42%
    Uninsured
    42.4%
    Employer Coverage
    16.9%
    Medicaid
    20.3%
    Medicare
    10.2%
    Non-Group
    4.91%
    Military or VA

    Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Deer Lodge, MT declined by 12.6% from 6.2% to 5.42%.

    The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Deer Lodge, MT changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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    Economy

    The economy of Deer Lodge, MT employs 1.28k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Deer Lodge, MT were Public Administration (367 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (224 people), and Accommodation & Food Services (164 people), and the highest paying industries were Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($72,344), Manufacturing ($68,167), and Public Administration ($51,779).

    Employment

    Occupations

    1.28k
    2024 Value
    ± 256
    3.82%
    1 Year growth
    ± 28%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Deer Lodge, MT grew at a rate of 3.82%, from 1.23k employees to 1.28k employees.

    The most common job groups, by number of people living in Deer Lodge, MT, are Management Occupations (232 people), Law Enforcement Workers Including Supervisors (178 people), and Office & Administrative Support Occupations (103 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Deer Lodge, MT.

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    Unemployment Insurance Claims

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    Industries

    Employment by Industries

    1.28k
    2024 Value
    ± 256
    3.82%
    1 Year growth
    ± 28%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Deer Lodge, MT grew at a rate of 3.82%, from 1.23k employees to 1.28k employees.

    The most common employment sectors for those who live in Deer Lodge, MT, are Public Administration (367 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (224 people), and Accommodation & Food Services (164 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Deer Lodge, MT, though some of these residents may live in Deer Lodge, 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

    $51,362
    Median earning men ± $8,739
    $38,142
    Median earning women ± $21,407

    The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($138,882), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($72,344), and Manufacturing ($69,833).

    The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($50,208), Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($49,000), and Public Administration ($48,649).

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    Employment by Industry Sector

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    2.24%
    Year-over-year growth
    Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

    As of February 2023, there are 508k people employed in Montana. This represents a 2.24% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

    Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 11.8%.

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

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    Civics

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Montana went to Donald J. Trump with 58.4% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (38.5%), followed by Robert Kennedy (1.96%).

    Steve Daines and Tim Sheehy 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.

    Presidential Elections

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    2024 Election Results
    1. Donald J. Trump (58.4%)
      Republican Party
    2. Kamala Harris (38.5%)
      Democratic Party
    3. Robert Kennedy (1.96%)
      Independent Party

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Montana went to Donald J. Trump with 58.4% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (38.5%), followed by Robert Kennedy (1.96%).

    The following chart shows the popular vote results in Montana for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

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    Senator Elections

    US Senators from Montana

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    Steve Daines
    Senator from Montana2
    Assumed office on January 3, 2015
    Tim Sheehy
    Senator from Montana1
    Assumed office on January 3, 2025

    Steve Daines and Tim Sheehy are the senators currently representing Montana.

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

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    Housing & Living

    The median property value in Deer Lodge, MT was $247,600 in 2024, which is 0.744 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $196,400 to $247,600, a 26.1% increase. The homeownership rate in Deer Lodge, MT is 68.1%, which is higher than the national average of 65.2%.

    People in Deer Lodge, MT have an average commute time of 14.3 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Deer Lodge, MT is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

    Housing

    Property

    $247,600
    Median Property Value 2024
    ±$33,778
    $932
    Median Property Taxes
    ±$201

    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 Deer Lodge, MT the largest share of households pay taxes in the $2k - $3k range.

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    Rent vs Own

    68.1%
    Homeownership
    2024
    57.3%
    Homeowners with Mortgage
    2024

    In 2024, 68.1% of the housing units in Deer Lodge, MT were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 64.7%.

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    Equity

    Household Income

    Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
    $60,302
    Median Household Income
    ± $20,558
    1.37k
    Number of Households
    ± 253

    In 2024, the median household income of the 1.37k households in Deer Lodge, MT grew to $60,302 from the previous year's value of $53,676.

    The following chart displays the households in Deer Lodge, 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 $75k - $100k range.

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    Wage Distribution

    The closest comparable wage GINI for Deer Lodge, MT is from Montana.
    0.458
    2024 Wage GINI in Montana
    0.46
    2023 Wage GINI in Montana

    In 2024, the income inequality in Montana was 0.458 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.613% decline from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Montana was lower than than the national average of 0.474. 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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    Transportation

    Commuter Transportation

    Most Common Commute in 2024
    1. Drove Alone (86%)
    2. Worked At Home (5.22%)
    3. Carpooled (3.45%)

    In 2024, 86% of workers in Deer Lodge, MT drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (5.22%) and those who carpooled to work (3.45%).

    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

    14.3 minutes
    Average Travel Time

    Using averages, employees in Deer Lodge, MT have a shorter commute time (14.3 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 2.22% of the workforce in Deer Lodge, MT have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

    The chart below shows how the median household income in Deer Lodge, MT compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

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    Car Ownership

    2 cars
    Average Number

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

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    Poverty

    Poverty & Diversity

    7.19% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Deer Lodge, MT (203 out of 2.82k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 65 - 74, followed by Males 35 - 44 and then Females 55 - 64.

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

    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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