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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Libby

Montana · 2,644 residents · 1.842 sq mi
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Libby has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $18,036. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $41,200. With a median age of 38.4, the population is older than the US median of 33.0.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 38.4
US median: 33.0
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 14%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

2,644
+1%vs 2000
vs 2,626 in 2000
1990 – 2025
1,435 / sq mi
+1%vs 2000
vs 1,426 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
38.4
−11%vs 2000
vs 43.2 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
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20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$18,036
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $24,276 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$9,589
−27%vs 2000
vs $13,090 in 2000
US average: $14,340
16.4%
Unchangedvs 2000
vs 16.3% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$41,200
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $63,200 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$276
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $359 in 2000
US average: $450
55.8%
−1.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 57.4% in 2000
44.2% rent
2.3
−12%vs 2000
vs 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
1990
White, non-Hispanic97.9%(2,589)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(30)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.1%(55)
Diversity Score7.8%(205)
8
+54%vs 2000
vs 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

15.4%
+5.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 10.2% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
73.8%
−5.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 78.9% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
4.3%
+0.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 3.9% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

11.5 min
+13%vs 2000
vs 10.2 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Libby, Montana?

Libby, Montana has about 2,644 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Libby, Montana?

The typical household in Libby, Montana earns about $18,036 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 $41,200, and the typical rent is about $276 a month.

How educated are people in Libby, Montana?

About 15.4% 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 16.4% of people in Libby, Montana live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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