Municipality · Montana
Anaconda-Deer Lodge County, Montana
Anaconda-Deer Lodge County, municipality, in Deer Lodge County, Montana. Anaconda-Deer Lodge County had 9,709 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 3.0% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 9,421 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 9,597 (controlled total). GEOID 3001675.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
9,709
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 9,421 · ACS 2020-2024: 9,597
Median household income
$57,527
±$6,425 (90% margin)
Montana: $72,509
Median home value
$231,700
±$14,736 (90% margin)
Montana: $375,800
Median gross rent
$696
±$60 (90% margin)
Montana: $1,081
Where is Anaconda-Deer Lodge County and what county is it in?
Anaconda-Deer Lodge County is a municipality in Deer Lodge County, Montana. It covers 736.7 square miles of land, 13 residents per square mile in 2020.
Anaconda-Deer Lodge County covers the same area as Deer Lodge County: the municipality and the county are one area, so the county's figures are Anaconda-Deer Lodge County's; the county page lists its census tracts.
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Anaconda-Deer Lodge County, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 9,709 people lived in Anaconda-Deer Lodge County on July 1, 2025, up 3.0% since 2020, slower than Montana (+5.6%). The 2020 Census counted 9,421 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 9,597.
| Measure | Anaconda-Deer Lodge County | Montana | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 9,597 | 1,116,875 | +491 |
| Households | 4,473 ±221 | 458,859 | +570 |
| Average household size | 1.97 ±0.10 | 2.37 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 5,540 ±31 | 528,419 | +337 |
Anaconda-Deer Lodge County's population since 2000
From 9,417 in 2000 to 9,709 in 2025: up 3.1%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Anaconda-Deer Lodge County as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Anaconda-Deer Lodge County?
The median resident of Anaconda-Deer Lodge County is 49.9 years old; 12.0% are under 18 and 26.3% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 89.3%, then non-Hispanic residents of two or more races at 4.4%.
| Measure | Anaconda-Deer Lodge County | Montana | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 49.9 ±0.5 | 40.4 | +1.3 |
| Under 18 years | 12.0% ±0.6 pts | 21.0% | – |
| 65 years and over | 26.3% ±0.3 pts | 20.1% | – |
| Male | 53.3% ±1.2 pts | 50.7% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 3.5% | 4.6% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 89.3% ±0.9 pts | 83.6% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.4% ±0.4 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.2% ±0.1 pts | 0.8% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 1.9% ±0.8 pts | 5.3% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.1% ±0.1 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 4.4% ±1.2 pts | 4.7% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.2% ±0.3 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 0.4% ±0.4 pts | 2.3% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 2.0% ±1.2 pts | 4.2% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 11.9% ±2.0 pts | 9.0% | – |
| With a disability | 25.6% ±3.3 pts | 14.5% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 5.6% ±1.8 pts | 8.6% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 92.4% ±2.8 pts | 94.6% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 24.1% ±3.5 pts | 35.2% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 8.5% ±2.1 pts | 12.0% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 86.8% ±2.7 pts | 86.5% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 2.4% ±1.2 pts | 3.7% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Anaconda-Deer Lodge County earn?
Half of Anaconda-Deer Lodge County's 4,473 households earn less than $57,527 a year (±$6,425), against $57,527 in Deer Lodge County and $72,509 in Montana. In 2015-2019 it was $51,468 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 16.3% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Anaconda-Deer Lodge County | Montana | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $57,527 ±$6,425 | $72,509 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $72,037 ±$5,481 | $98,908 | – |
| Per capita income | $35,979 ±$3,053 | $41,711 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 16.3% ±3.8 pts | 11.5% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 11.1% ±6.5 pts | 12.7% | −16.4 pts |
| Households receiving SNAP | 13.1% ±4.6 pts | 7.8% | – |
| Households with a computer | 89.6% ±3.4 pts | 94.5% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 81.6% ±4.3 pts | 89.4% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Anaconda-Deer Lodge County?
Owners occupy 73.0% of Anaconda-Deer Lodge County's occupied homes and renters 27.0%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $231,700 by its owner (±$14,736). The median renter pays $696 a month including utilities, and 21.9% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Anaconda-Deer Lodge County | Montana | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $231,700 ±$14,736 | $375,800 | +$70,110 |
| Median gross rent | $696 ±$60 | $1,081 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 21.9% ±10.7 pts | 35.5% | −18.3 pts |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,377 ±$129 | $1,798 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 73.0% ±4.2 pts | 69.2% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 27.0% ±4.2 pts | 30.8% | – |
| Housing units | 5,540 ±31 | 528,419 | +337 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.7% ±1.1 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 4.0% ±4.9 pts | 5.3% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 77.5% ±4.5 pts | 68.8% | – |
| Mobile homes | 5.3% ±2.4 pts | 9.4% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.3% ±0.9 pts | 2.3% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 3.1% ±1.6 pts | 11.7% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 34.9% ±4.3 pts | 12.8% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 7.1% ±2.7 pts | 4.7% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How do people in Anaconda-Deer Lodge County work and get to work?
75.3% of Anaconda-Deer Lodge County's workers drive alone and 8.1% work from home. The average trip to work takes 18.6 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 3.4%.
| Measure | Anaconda-Deer Lodge County | Montana | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 54.6% ±3.6 pts | 62.9% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 3.4% ±1.8 pts | 3.6% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 75.3% ±4.8 pts | 71.1% | – |
| Carpooled | 6.1% ±2.3 pts | 9.7% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±0.7 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Walked | 6.3% ±2.9 pts | 3.9% | – |
| Worked from home | 8.1% ±3.2 pts | 12.5% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 18.6 min ±2.6 | 19.1 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Anaconda-Deer Lodge County?
3 census tracts lie mostly in Anaconda-Deer Lodge County (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $54,609 (Tract 3) to $61,100 (Tract 5).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 4Deer Lodge County | 3,747 | $57,951 |
| Tract 3Deer Lodge County | 2,934 | $54,609 |
| Tract 5Deer Lodge County | 2,916 | $61,100 |
Every census tract in Anaconda-Deer Lodge County: the tract table of Deer Lodge County
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Anaconda-Deer Lodge County) · Census block assignment files
How does Anaconda-Deer Lodge County compare with other places in Montana?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Anaconda-Deer Lodge County is the 3,278th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 9th-most populous of 127 in Montana.
Anaconda-Deer Lodge County ranks 63rd of 90 places in Montana with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 9th | 127 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 29th | 53 |
| Residents per square mile | 93rd | 93 |
| Median household income | 63rd | 90 |
| Per capita income | 52nd | 93 |
| Median home value | 58th | 89 |
| Median gross rent | 71st | 82 |
| Poverty rate | 21st | 65 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 51st | 90 |
| Median age | 8th | 93 |
| Owner-occupied share | 35th | 92 |
| Work from home | 32nd | 46 |
| Travel time to work | 44th | 93 |
Anaconda-Deer Lodge County's figures with every place in Montana (CSV)
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Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Anaconda-Deer Lodge County?
8 of the 57 figures for Anaconda-Deer Lodge County on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Anaconda-Deer Lodge County are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Anaconda-Deer Lodge County.