Libby, Montana Population 2022
Libby is a city located in Lincoln County Montana. Libby has a 2020 population of 2,881. It is also the county seat of Lincoln County. Libby is currently growing at a rate of 1.19% annually and its population has increased by 9.67% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,627 in 2010.
The average household income in Libby is $60,118 with a poverty rate of 19.10%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $631 per month, and the median house value is $132,200. The median age in Libby is 46.2 years, 48.9 years for males, and 45.5 years for females.
Libby Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Libbywas:
- White: 92.49%
- Native American: 3.44%
- Other race: 2.33%
- Black or African American: 1.18%
- Two or more races: 0.52%
- Asian: 0.04%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,500 | 92.49% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 93 | 3.44% |
| Some Other Race | 63 | 2.33% |
| Black or African American | 32 | 1.18% |
| Two or More Races | 14 | 0.52% |
| Asian | 1 | 0.04% |
Libby Population Pyramid $2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,108 | 2.33 | 63.2 |
| Married | 517 | 3.19 | 82.8 |
| Non Family | 474 | 1.1 | 51.1 |
| Female | 99 | 3.65 | 15.2 |
| Male | 18 | 2.72 | 83.3 |
3.21
Average Family Size
2.33
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 115 | 5.97% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 184 | 9.56% |
| High School Graduate | 747 | 38.81% |
| Some College | 313 | 16.26% |
| Associates Degree | 263 | 13.66% |
| Bachelors Degree | 207 | 10.75% |
| Graduate Degree | 96 | 4.99% |
Libby Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,737 | 1,516 | 303 |
| Hispanic | 135 | 60 | |
| Other Race | 63 | ||
| Native American | 38 | 36 | |
| 2+ Races | 14 | 14 | |
| Asian | 1 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 17.44%.
Libby Language by Age
Libby Language
93.94% of Libby residents speak only English, while 6.06% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 5.11% of the population.
Libby Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,279 | 401 | 17.60% |
| Native | 87 | 82 | 94.25% |
| Multiple | 14 | 14 | 100.00% |
| Asian | 1 | 1 | 100.00% |
| Other | NaN% |
19.10%
Overall Poverty Rate
15.71%
Male Poverty Rate
22.23%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Libby
The race most likely to be in poverty in Libby is Asian, with 100.00% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Libby is Other, with NaN% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.18%. Among those working part-time, it was 24.52%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 26.64%.
Libby Marital Status
Marriage Rates
50.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
51.3%
Male Marriage Rate
49.6%
Female Marriage Rate
Libby Married by Age and Sex
Libby Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Libby Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 314 | 15.37% |
Libby Veterans by Education
13.04%
Veteran Poverty Rate
46.15%
Veteran Disability Rate
54.6%
Labor Force Participation
50%
Employment Rate
7.7%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
43.84%
Born in Libby
95.01%
Native Born
4.99%
Foreign Born
1.63%
Non Citizen
3.37%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
95.01% of Libby residents were born in the United States, with 43.84% having been born in Montana. 1.63% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 2,881 | 34 | 1.19% |
| 2021 | 2,847 | 34 | 1.21% |
| 2020 | 2,813 | 34 | 1.22% |
| 2019 | 2,779 | 34 | 1.24% |
| 2018 | 2,745 | 39 | 1.44% |
| 2017 | 2,706 | 44 | 1.65% |
| 2016 | 2,662 | 30 | 1.14% |
| 2015 | 2,632 | -15 | -0.57% |
| 2014 | 2,647 | -24 | -0.90% |
| 2013 | 2,671 | -6 | -0.22% |
| 2012 | 2,677 | 12 | 0.45% |
| 2011 | 2,665 | 38 | 1.45% |
| 2010 | 2,627 | 1 | 0.00% |
| 2000 | 2,626 | 94 | 0.37% |
| 1990 | 2,532 | -216 | -0.82% |
| 1980 | 2,748 | -538 | -1.77% |
| 1970 | 3,286 | 458 | 1.51% |
| 1960 | 2,828 | 0.00% |