Demographics & People — Deer Lodge, Montana
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 3,035 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~3,000 |
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| Median Age | 49.8 |
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| Total Households | 1,476 |
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| Family Households | 875 |
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| Average Household Size | 1.98 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.06 (relatively homogeneous) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 2,897 |
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| Black or African American | 0 |
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| Asian | 67 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 25 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| German | 846 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 755 |
| Irish | 532 |
| Other groups | 402 |
| English | 282 |
| American | 248 |
| Norwegian | 122 |
| Scottish | 112 |
| Swedish | 96 |
| Italian | 78 |
Language
| English Only | 2,805 |
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| Spanish | 0 |
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| Population 5+ | 2,888 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 434 |
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| Population 18+ | 2,523 |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Deer Lodge, Montana.
