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Deer Lodge, MT


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Deer Lodge, Montana

Deer Lodge, Montana, in Powell county, is 68 miles SE of Missoula, Montana (center to center) and 460 miles E of Seattle, Washington. The city has a population of 3,421.

The People and Families of Deer Lodge

In Deer Lodge, about 56% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Deer Lodge had a median family income of $36,108. Deer Lodge isn't a place with a large population of people in poverty.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 Presidential fund-raising sweepstakes, George W. Bush came out ahead among Deer Lodge residents, with $400. Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Deer Lodge Housing

In Deer Lodge, 65% of the houses and apartments are occupied by the owners, not rented out.

Commuting

In Deer Lodge, 83% of commuters drive to work.

Of Note

High Points

Deer Lodge strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Montana):

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 17%Deer Lodge Racial Diversity
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. State)
Top 18%Deer Lodge Low Rate of Poverty

Comparative Profile of Deer Lodge, MT

Comparing Deer Lodge to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Montana (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Age of the Population86
Senior Citizens86
Well-Paid Single Men67
Male Share of the Population66
Racial Diversity69
Well-Paid Single Women57
Female Share of the Population55
Children Under 5 Years Old46

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married46
Average Household Size36

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults62
People Above Poverty69
People in Middle Class or Better58
Median Family Income45

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home98
Short Commute Times83
Walking and Biking to Work42
Public Transportation Use34

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone85
Seasonal and Vacation Housing86
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals75
Affordability of Rents64
Affordability of Property Taxes67
Housing Recently Built32

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