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Liberty County

Montana · 1,959 residents · 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 $46,750. Population has declined 9% since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $101,600. The poverty rate of 21.2% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,959
−9%since 2000
from 2,158 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1 / sq mi
−9%since 2000
from 2 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.1
+1%since 2000
from 41.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Liberty County
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$46,750
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,284 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$46,198
+210%since 2000
from $14,882 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
32.5%
+13.2 ptssince 2009
from 19.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
21.2%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 20.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing38.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction38.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Information9.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade4.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services2.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Transportation & warehousing1.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.6%
US avg: 2%
Public administration1.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance1.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$101,600
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $59,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$580
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $340 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
71.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 71.3% in 2000
29.0% rent
Afford Score
2.2
+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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic94.7%(1,856)
Black0.1%(2)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(13)
Asian0.3%(6)
Other0.5%(10)
Diversity Score4.1%(81)
Diversity Score
4
+222%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.7%
+4.1 ptssince 2000
from 17.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
71.5%
−3.5 ptssince 2000
from 75.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.0%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 3.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
10.7 min
−17%since 2000
from 12.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
46.6%
−11.0 ptssince 2009
from 57.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
17.3%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 20.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2011
from 0.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
60.3%
+6.4 ptssince 2011
from 53.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
38.5%
−27.3 ptssince 2009
from 65.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.9%
−7.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
Female
56.1%
+7.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.5%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.7%
−81.4 ptssince 2013
from 88.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Liberty County, Montana?

Liberty County, Montana has about 1,959 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Liberty County, Montana earns about $46,750 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 $101,600, and the typical rent is about $580 a month.

How educated are people in Liberty County, Montana?

About 21.7% 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 21.2% 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 336 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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