Deer Lodge County, Montana Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Deer Lodge County is located in Montana with a total population of 9,512. It is the 23rd most populous county out of 56 in Montana.

Age Demographics

The median age in Deer Lodge County is 49.6 years. This is 23% higher than the state median of 40.2 years. Only 12.4% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Deer Lodge County is $49,533. This is 29% lower than the state median of $69,922. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 37% lower. The poverty rate stands at 18.1%. This is 51% higher than the state poverty rate of 12.0%. The unemployment rate is 4.9%. This is 31% higher than the state rate of 3.8%. The median home value is $209,700. Housing costs are 38% lower than the state median of $338,100. The home-value-to-income ratio is 4.2x. 69.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied.

Race & Ethnicity

Deer Lodge County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 89.9% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 3.4%.

Education

22.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 35% lower than the state rate of 34.5%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 92.8%.