Red Lodge is a city located in Carbon County Montana. Red Lodge has a 2024 population of 2,724. It is also the county seat of Carbon County. Red Lodge is currently growing at a rate of 4.37% annually and its population has increased by 20.16% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,267 in 2020.
The average household income in Red Lodge is $68,599 with a poverty rate of 13.57%. The median age in Red Lodge is 52.9 years: 52.5 years for males, and 53.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Red Lodge was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,159 | 93.02% |
| Asian | 48 | 2.07% |
| Two or more races | 39 | 1.68% |
| Black or African American | 37 | 1.59% |
| Other race | 30 | 1.29% |
| Native American | 8 | 0.34% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Asian
Two or more races
Black or African American
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,282 | 1.76 | 59.8 | 40.2 |
| Non Family | 720 | 1.17 | 50.3 | 49.7 |
| Married | 432 | 2.26 | 77.8 | 22.2 |
| Female | 69 | 3.58 | 10.1 | 89.9 |
| Male | 61 | 2.98 | 100 | 0 |
2.46
Average Family Size
1.76
Average Household Size
59.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 13 | 0.71% |
| Associates Degree | 79 | 4.29% |
| Bachelors Degree | 389 | 21.11% |
| Graduate Degree | 398 | 21.6% |
| High School Graduate | 510 | 27.67% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 12 | 0.65% |
| Some College | 442 | 23.98% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,668 | 1,643 | 719 |
| Hispanic | 89 | 89 | 37 |
| Asian | 48 | 48 | 31 |
| 2+ Races | 39 | 39 | 0 |
| Other Race | 30 | 30 | 0 |
| Native American | 8 | 8 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 64.58%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $65,625 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $33,459 | $33,285 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $32,917 | $34,841 | $29,301 |
| Some College | $22,478 | $0 | $0 |
$32,917
Average Earnings
$34,841
Average Male
$29,301
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
95.45% of Red Lodge residents speak only English, while 4.55% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 2.41% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,968 | 267 | 13.57% |
| Other | 30 | 30 | 100% |
13.57%
Overall Poverty Rate
8.76%
Male Poverty Rate
17.5%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Red Lodge is Other, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Red Lodge is White, with 13.57% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.77%. Among those working part-time, it was 15.12%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 18.25%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 33.61% |
| Some College | 10% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 6.37% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 9.77% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $74,107 | $104,276 |
| Households | $39,472 | $68,599 |
| Married Families | $83,790 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $26,000 | $38,637 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
48.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
53.8%
Male Marriage Rate
44.6%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
130
Number of Veterans
104
Male Veterans
26
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 76 |
| Second Gulf War | 28 |
| First Gulf War | 28 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 56 |
| 65 to 74 | 46 |
| 75+ | 28 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 130 | 7.17% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
64.62%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
59.6%
Labor Force Participation
57.1%
Employment Rate
4.2%
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
36.45%
Born in Red Lodge
95.99%
Native Born
4.01%
Foreign Born
2.93%
Non Citizen
1.08%
Naturalized
95.99% of Red Lodge residents were born in the United States, with 36.45% having been born in Montana. 2.93% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 3,296 | 115 | 3.62% |
| 2028 | 3,181 | 114 | 3.72% |
| 2027 | 3,067 | 114 | 3.86% |
| 2026 | 2,953 | 115 | 4.05% |
| 2025 | 2,838 | 114 | 4.19% |
| 2024 | 2,724 | 114 | 4.37% |
| 2023 | 2,610 | 90 | 3.57% |
| 2022 | 2,520 | 136 | 5.7% |
| 2021 | 2,384 | 117 | 5.16% |
| 2020 | 2,267 | -33 | -1.43% |
| 2019 | 2,300 | 19 | 0.83% |
| 2018 | 2,281 | -1 | -0.04% |
| 2017 | 2,282 | 50 | 2.24% |
| 2016 | 2,232 | 19 | 0.86% |
| 2015 | 2,213 | 2 | 0.09% |
| 2014 | 2,211 | 22 | 1.01% |
| 2013 | 2,189 | 40 | 1.86% |
| 2012 | 2,149 | 11 | 0.51% |
| 2011 | 2,138 | 13 | 0.61% |
| 2010 | 2,125 | 0 | 0% |