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Libby

Montana · 3,274 residents (2025 est.) · 1.842 sq mi
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Libby has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $34,143. Population has grown 16% since 2000. 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $257,400. With a median age of 51.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 53% less than the Montana median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 51.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 124%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,042
+16%since 2000
from 2,626 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,651 / sq mi
+16%since 2000
from 1,426 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
51.0
+18%since 2000
from 43.2 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:3,274 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K3K3K3K1990201020202024Libby
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$34,143
−23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,276 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,016
+91%since 2000
from $13,090 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
22.8%
+12.4 ptssince 2009
from 10.4% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
24.0%
+7.6 ptssince 2000
from 16.3% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.467
+21%since 2010
from 0.386 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade13.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Information13.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing10.6%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction9.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services4.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade4%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.4%
US avg: 2.2%
Manufacturing1.3%
US avg: 0.4%
Public administration1.2%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance1.1%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$257,400
+124%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $63,200 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$672
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $359 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
57.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 57.4% in 2000
43.0% rent
Vacancy rate
3.8%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 7.3% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
33.8%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 30.8% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
46.3%
+7.0 ptssince 2009
from 39.3% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
7.5
+190%since 2000
from 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
58
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.7%(2,486)
Black0.2%(4)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(32)
Asian0.6%(16)
Other0%
Diversity Score5%(132)
2024
White, non-Hispanic89.5%(2,723)
Black0.2%(6)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(9)
Asian0.4%(11)
Other9.6%(293)
Diversity Score23.7%(720)
Diversity Score
24
+369%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.4%
+9.3 ptssince 2000
from 10.2% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
90.4%
+11.5 ptssince 2000
from 78.9% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
7.1%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 3.9% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
9.2 min
−10%since 2000
from 10.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
73.4%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 70.8% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
10.8%
+4.8 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
11.1%
+7.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.7%
−10.9 ptssince 2009
from 13.7% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
2.0%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.3% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
12.4%
+6.9 ptssince 2009
from 5.5% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.4%
−6.8 ptssince 2011
from 10.2% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
37.8%
−20.1 ptssince 2011
from 57.9% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.1%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 9.8% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
36.4%
−37.7 ptssince 2009
from 74.1% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.9%
+5.7 ptssince 2009
from 44.2% in 2009
Female
50.1%
−5.7 ptssince 2009
from 55.8% in 2009
Foreign born
1.9%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
15.4%
−24.8 ptssince 2009
from 40.2% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
29.4%
+7.8 ptssince 2012
from 21.6% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
16.2%
−53.0 ptssince 2013
from 69.2% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
83.8%
+29.7 ptssince 2017
from 54.1% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.5%
+1.5 ptssince 2016
from 96.9% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Libby, Montana?

Libby, Montana has about 3,042 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Libby, Montana?

The typical household in Libby, Montana earns about $34,143 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Libby, Montana expensive?

In Libby, Montana, the median home is worth about $257,400, and the typical rent is about $672 a month.

How educated are people in Libby, Montana?

About 19.4% of adults age 25 and over in Libby, Montana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Libby, Montana?

About 24.0% of people in Libby, Montana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Libby, Montana grown since 1990?

Yes, Libby, Montana has grown since 1990. The population has added about 398 residents, a change of about 15 percent over that period.

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