Deer Lodge County's estimated 2026 population is 10,063 with a growth rate of 1.27% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Deer Lodge County is the 23rd largest county in Montana. The 2010 population was 9,291 and has seen a growth of 8.31% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Deer Lodge County includes 90.64% White, and smaller percentages for Native American, other race, Asian, Black or African American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
White (90.64%)
Two or more races (5.7%)
Native American (1.73%)
Other race (0.83%)
Asian (0.69%)
Black or African American (0.32%)
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander (0.08%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 8,622 | 90.64% |
| Two or more races | 542 | 5.7% |
| Native American | 165 | 1.73% |
| Other race | 79 | 0.83% |
| Asian | 66 | 0.69% |
| Black or African American | 30 | 0.32% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 8 | 0.08% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Deer Lodge County's average per capita income is $38,582. Household income levels show a median of $49,533. The poverty rate stands at 18.15%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $84,572 | - |
| Families | $70,200 | $84,638 |
| Households | $49,533 | $64,237 |
| Non Families | $35,056 | $42,567 |
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