Lame Deer is a CDP located in Rosebud County Montana. Lame Deer has a 2024 population of 2,066. Lame Deer is currently growing at a rate of 0.05% annually but its population has decreased by -9.7% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,288 in 2020.
The average household income in Lame Deer is $42,264 with a poverty rate of 51.35%. The median age in Lame Deer is 21.8 years: 22 years for males, and 21.7 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Lame Deer was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Native American | 1,833 | 94.53% |
| Two or more races | 52 | 2.68% |
| White | 45 | 2.32% |
| Black or African American | 8 | 0.41% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 1 | 0.05% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
Native American
Two or more races
White
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Asian
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 476 | 4.05 | 53.6 | 46.4 |
| Female | 185 | 4.79 | 49.7 | 50.3 |
| Married | 124 | 5.85 | 53.2 | 46.8 |
| Non Family | 112 | 1.3 | 54.5 | 45.5 |
| Male | 55 | 3.09 | 65.5 | 34.5 |
4.73
Average Family Size
4.05
Average Household Size
53.6%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 96 | 11.21% |
| Associates Degree | 113 | 13.2% |
| Bachelors Degree | 72 | 8.41% |
| Graduate Degree | 23 | 2.69% |
| High School Graduate | 321 | 37.5% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 37 | 4.32% |
| Some College | 194 | 22.66% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native American | 794 | 663 | 59 |
| White | 35 | 33 | 14 |
| Hispanic | 20 | 20 | 5 |
| 2+ Races | 9 | 9 | 9 |
| Black | 8 | 8 | 8 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among black people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $51,786 | $0 | $45,000 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $16,250 | $0 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $35,263 | $40,625 | $32,105 |
| Some College | $34,875 | $45,521 | $22,222 |
$35,263
Average Earnings
$40,625
Average Male
$32,105
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
85.04% of Lame Deer residents speak only English, while 14.96% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other languages, which is spoken by 13.74% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native | 1,825 | 985 | 53.97% |
| Hispanic | 12 | 7 | 58.33% |
51.35%
Overall Poverty Rate
52.14%
Male Poverty Rate
50.6%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Lame Deer is Hispanic, with 58.33% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Lame Deer is Native, with 53.97% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 9.65%. Among those working part-time, it was 40%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 56.54%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 54.2% |
| High School | 52.72% |
| Some College | 40.07% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 12.63% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 50% |
| Male Unemployed | 47.69% |
| Female Employed | 37.93% |
| Male Employed | 11.8% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $35,333 | $43,796 |
| Households | $26,364 | $42,264 |
| Married Families | $48,382 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $12,308 | $33,654 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
24.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
25.2%
Male Marriage Rate
23.7%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
53
Number of Veterans
45
Male Veterans
8
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 39 |
| Korea | 6 |
| World War II | 6 |
| Vietnam | 3 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 18 to 34 | 31 |
| 35 to 54 | 13 |
| 75+ | 7 |
| 65 to 74 | 2 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Native American | 45 | 4.34% |
| Black | 8 | 100% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
35.85%
Veteran Poverty Rate
9.43%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
46.4%
Labor Force Participation
32%
Employment Rate
29.9%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
86.49%
Born in Lame Deer
100%
Native Born
0%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
100% of Lame Deer residents were born in the United States, with 86.49% having been born in Montana. 0% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2,066 | 1 | 0.05% |
| 2023 | 2,065 | 1 | 0.05% |
| 2022 | 2,064 | -167 | -7.49% |
| 2021 | 2,231 | -57 | -2.49% |
| 2020 | 2,288 | 202 | 9.68% |
| 2019 | 2,086 | -70 | -3.25% |
| 2018 | 2,156 | -32 | -1.46% |
| 2017 | 2,188 | 69 | 3.26% |
| 2016 | 2,119 | 13 | 0.62% |
| 2015 | 2,106 | -25 | -1.17% |
| 2014 | 2,131 | -37 | -1.71% |
| 2013 | 2,168 | 118 | 5.76% |
| 2012 | 2,050 | -13 | -0.63% |
| 2011 | 2,063 | 11 | 0.54% |
| 2010 | 2,052 | 0 | 0% |