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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Libby

Montana · 2,626 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 $24,276. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $63,200. With a median age of 43.2, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Households here earn about 26% less than the Montana median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 43.2
US median: 35.2
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

2,626
−1%since 1990
from 2,644 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,426 / sq mi
−1%since 1990
from 1,435 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
43.2
+13%since 1990
from 38.4 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
3K3K3K3K3K1990201020202024Libby
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$24,276
+2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $18,036 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$13,090
+37%since 1990
from $9,589 in 1990
US average: $21,522
16.3%
Unchangedsince 1990
from 16.4% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$63,200
+16%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $41,200 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$359
−1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $276 in 1990
US average: $602
57.4%
+1.6 ptssince 1990
from 55.8% in 1990
42.6% rent
2.6
+14%since 1990
from 2.3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic97.9%(2,589)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(30)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score7.8%(205)
2000
White, non-Hispanic94.7%(2,486)
Black0.2%(4)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(32)
Asian0.6%(16)
Diversity Score5%(132)
5
−35%since 1990
from 8 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

10.2%
−5.2 ptssince 1990
from 15.4% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
78.9%
+5.1 ptssince 1990
from 73.8% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.9%
−0.3 ptssince 1990
from 4.3% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

10.2 min
−11%since 1990
from 11.5 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Libby, Montana?

Libby, Montana has about 2,626 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Libby, Montana?

The typical household in Libby, Montana earns about $24,276 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 $63,200, and the typical rent is about $359 a month.

How educated are people in Libby, Montana?

About 10.2% 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 16.3% of people in Libby, Montana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Libby, Montana grown since 1990?

Yes, Libby, Montana has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 18 residents, a change of about -1 percent over that period.

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

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