Red Lodge, MT Demographics

A map of Red Lodge's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	2,296	2,035	91.8%	90.2%
Native American/Other	89	37	3.6%	1.6%
Multiracial	56	98	2.2%	4.3%
Hispanic	47	65	1.9%	2.9%
Black	14	7	0.6%	0.3%
Asian	0	15	0.0%	0.7%

Red Lodge, Montana has an estimated population of 2,502, a large increase from the 2,257 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 91.8% White, 3.6% Native American/Other, 2.2% Multiracial, 1.9% Hispanic, 0.6% Black, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Red Lodge, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Red Lodge has become less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Montana overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Red Lodge, that probability was 18.4% in 2020 and 15.6% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Red Lodge is ranked the 43rd most populous place in Montana, out of 497 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Red Lodge was ranked the 46th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Red Lodge's White Population

2,296 residents of Red Lodge, or 91.8% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Red Lodge is higher than in Montana overall, where 83.6% of the population is White. Red Lodge ranks 203rd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 497 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Red Lodge's White population has grown by an estimated 12.8%. White residents' share of Red Lodge's population has increased from 90.2% to 91.8%.

Red Lodge is more White than neighboring Bearcreek (84.1% White), Roberts (86.4% White), and Belfry (58% White). Red Lodge is less White than neighboring Fox (100% White), and Luther (100% White).

Red Lodge's Black Population

14 residents of Red Lodge, or 0.6% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Red Lodge is comparable to the share in Montana overall, where 0.4% of the population is Black. Red Lodge ranks 112th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 497 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Red Lodge's Black population has grown by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Red Lodge's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.6%.

Red Lodge is more Black than neighboring Bearcreek (0% Black), Fox (0% Black), Roberts (0% Black), Luther (0% Black), and Belfry (0% Black).

Red Lodge's Asian Population

0 residents of Red Lodge, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Red Lodge is comparable to the share in Montana overall, where 0.8% of the population is Asian. Red Lodge ranks 89th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 497 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Red Lodge's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Red Lodge's population has decreased from 0.7% to 0.0%.

Red Lodge's Hispanic Population

47 residents of Red Lodge, or 1.9% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Red Lodge is slightly lower than in Montana overall, where 4.6% of the population is Hispanic. Red Lodge ranks 233rd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 497 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Red Lodge's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 27.7%. Hispanic residents' share of Red Lodge's population has decreased from 2.9% to 1.9%.

Red Lodge is more Hispanic than neighboring Fox (0% Hispanic), Roberts (0% Hispanic), and Luther (0% Hispanic). Red Lodge is less Hispanic than neighboring Bearcreek (2.3% Hispanic), and Belfry (40.3% Hispanic).

Red Lodge's Native American/Other Population

89 residents of Red Lodge, or 3.6% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Red Lodge is slightly lower than in Montana overall, where 5.9% of the population is Native American/Other. Red Lodge ranks 249th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 497 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Red Lodge's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 140.5%. Native American/Other residents' share of Red Lodge's population has increased from 1.6% to 3.6%.

Red Lodge is more Native American/Other than neighboring Bearcreek (1.1% Native American/Other), Fox (0% Native American/Other), Roberts (0% Native American/Other), Luther (0% Native American/Other), and Belfry (0% Native American/Other).

Red Lodge's Multiracial Population

56 residents of Red Lodge, or 2.2% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Red Lodge is slightly lower than in Montana overall, where 4.7% of the population is Multiracial. Red Lodge ranks 252nd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 497 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Red Lodge's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 42.9%. Multiracial residents' share of Red Lodge's population has decreased from 4.3% to 2.2%.

Red Lodge is more Multiracial than neighboring Fox (0% Multiracial), Luther (0% Multiracial), and Belfry (1.7% Multiracial). Red Lodge is less Multiracial than neighboring Bearcreek (12.5% Multiracial), and Roberts (13.6% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.