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Liberty County

Montana · 2,339 residents · 1,429.988 sq mi
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Liberty County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $40,212. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $71,400. With a median age of 44.6, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 44.6
US median: 37.2
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 6%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,339
+8%since 2000
from 2,158 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2 / sq mi
+8%since 2000
from 2 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
44.6
+7%since 2000
from 41.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Liberty County
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$40,212
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,284 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,097
+28%since 2000
from $14,882 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
21.6%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 19.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
19.5%
−0.8 ptssince 2000
from 20.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.440
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Agriculture, forestry, fishing41.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction39%
US avg: 1.4%
Information13.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade5.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services2.5%
US avg: 7%
Public administration2.5%
US avg: 4.9%
Manufacturing2.2%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade2%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance1.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical1.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$71,400
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $59,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$426
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $340 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
22.1%
−49.2 ptssince 2000
from 71.3% in 2000
32.7% rent
Vacancy rate
26.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 26.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
15.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 15.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
21.4%
+5.1 ptssince 2009
from 16.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.8
−10%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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%
Diversity Score1.3%(28)
2010
White, non-Hispanic98%(2,293)
Black0.1%(2)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(8)
Asian0.1%(3)
Other0.2%(4)
Diversity Score1.8%(43)
Diversity Score
2
+45%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 17.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
73.0%
−2.0 ptssince 2000
from 75.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.5%
−1.0 ptssince 2000
from 3.5% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.0 min
+39%since 2000
from 12.9 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
55.5%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 57.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
5.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.5% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
15.3%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 13.9% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
22.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 22.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
21.4%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 20.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
9.2%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 12.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
37.8%
−28.0 ptssince 2009
from 65.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.4%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
Female
48.6%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
Foreign born
2.5%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.3%
−39.6 ptssince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Liberty County, Montana?

Liberty County, Montana has about 2,339 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Liberty County, Montana earns about $40,212 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 $71,400, and the typical rent is about $426 a month.

How educated are people in Liberty County, Montana?

About 17.0% 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 19.5% of people in Liberty County, Montana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Liberty County, Montana grown since 1990?

Yes, Liberty County, Montana has grown since 1990. The population has added about 44 residents, a change of about 2 percent over that period.

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