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Liberty County

Montana · 1,957 residents (2025 est.) · 1,429.988 sq mi
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Liberty County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $57,857. Population has declined 10% since 2000. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $169,100. The poverty rate of 25.8% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 39.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
28% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 55%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,952
−10%since 2000
from 2,158 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1 / sq mi
−7%since 2009
from 1 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
39.8
−4%since 2000
from 41.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:1,957 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Liberty County
20242K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 57.4%(144)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 99.9%(193)
US avg: 6%
10 to 147.4%(145)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 193.8%(75)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 241.7%(34)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 3412%(235)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4415.9%(311)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 549%(176)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6411.2%(218)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 746.8%(133)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 849.6%(188)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over5.1%(100)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$57,857
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,284 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$34,957
+135%since 2000
from $14,882 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
37.0%
+17.7 ptssince 2009
from 19.3% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
25.8%
+5.5 ptssince 2000
from 20.3% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.510
+16%since 2010
from 0.440 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing28.9%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction28.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade10.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Information5.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance3.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Retail trade3.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing2.2%
US avg: 2.2%
Other services1.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration1.7%
US avg: 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$169,100
+55%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $59,800 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$710
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $340 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
63.4%
−7.9 ptssince 2000
from 71.3% in 2000
36.6% rent
Vacancy rate
13.5%
−12.9 ptssince 2009
from 26.4% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
18.1%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 15.2% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
30.6%
+14.3 ptssince 2009
from 16.3% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.9
+57%since 2009
from 1.9 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
70
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99.1%(2,138)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(4)
Asian0.3%(7)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic93.4%(1,823)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.1%(1)
Asian0.7%(14)
Other5.8%(114)
Diversity Score
16
+2082%since 2009
from 1 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Asian origin
Filipino0.7%(14)
Pacific Islander origin
Ancestry
German32.3%(631)
Norwegian15.8%(308)
Irish12.2%(238)
English10.8%(210)
American5.4%(105)
French3%(58)
Polish2.3%(44)
Austrian1.9%(37)
Welsh1.3%(26)
Dutch1.2%(24)
Hungarian1.1%(22)
Scottish1.1%(22)
+ 11 more ancestry groups with data
Italian1%(20)
Swedish1%(20)
Czech1%(19)
Ukrainian0.8%(15)
Canadian0.6%(11)
Danish0.2%(3)
Swiss0.2%(3)
Belgian0.1%(2)
Slovak0.1%(1)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest Norwegian population · Largest Irish population · Largest English population · Largest American population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
27.8%
+10.2 ptssince 2000
from 17.6% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
83.8%
+8.8 ptssince 2000
from 75.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
5.6%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 3.5% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.5 min
+27%since 2000
from 12.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
46.5%
−11.1 ptssince 2009
from 57.6% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
11.8%
+6.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.5% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
26.5%
+12.6 ptssince 2009
from 13.9% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
13.2%
−8.9 ptssince 2009
from 22.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
10.2%
−10.6 ptssince 2009
from 20.9% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.6%
+0.4 ptssince 2011
from 0.2% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
57.9%
+4.0 ptssince 2011
from 53.9% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
9.9%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 12.1% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
51.9%
−13.9 ptssince 2009
from 65.8% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.8%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
Female
53.2%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
Foreign born
2.9%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.4%
−42.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
18.2%
+4.8 ptssince 2012
from 13.4% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.4%
−84.7 ptssince 2013
from 88.1% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
74.6%
+12.7 ptssince 2017
from 61.9% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
86.4%
+7.9 ptssince 2016
from 78.5% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married26.3%(185)
Married61.3%(431)
Widowed3.6%(25)
Divorced8.8%(62)
Women 15+
Never married17.9%(137)
Married51.6%(396)
Widowed17.2%(132)
Divorced13.3%(102)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Liberty County, Montana?

Liberty County, Montana has about 1,952 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Liberty County, Montana?

The typical household in Liberty County, Montana earns about $57,857 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Liberty County, Montana expensive?

In Liberty County, Montana, the median home is worth about $169,100, and the typical rent is about $710 a month.

How educated are people in Liberty County, Montana?

About 27.8% of adults age 25 and over in Liberty County, Montana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Liberty County, Montana?

About 25.8% of people in Liberty County, Montana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Liberty County, Montana grown since 1990?

Yes, Liberty County, Montana has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 343 residents, a change of about -15 percent over that period.

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

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