Libby is a city located in Montana. With a 2020 population of 2,821, it is the 26th largest city in Montana and the 6415th largest city in the United States. Libby is currently growing at a rate of 1.51% annually and its population has increased by 7.34% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,628 in 2010. Libby reached it's highest population of 3,286 in 1970. Spanning over 2 miles, Libby has a population density of 1,531 people per square mile.
The average household income in Libby is $53,073 with a poverty rate of 17.62%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $610 per month, and the median house value is $106,100. The median age in Libby is 45.1 years, 40.5 years for males, and 47.6 years for females. For every 100 females there are 119.5 males.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Libby was:
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,608 | 97.93% |
| Some Other Race | 31 | 1.16% |
| Two or More Races | 12 | 0.45% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 11 | 0.41% |
| Asian | 1 | 0.04% |
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,098 | 2.32 | 50.9 |
| Non Family | 548 | 1.12 | 47.3 |
| Married | 391 | 3.54 | 66.5 |
| Male | 82 | 2.78 | 19.5 |
| Female | 77 | 4.08 | 31.2 |
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 124 | 6.59% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 249 | 13.23% |
| High School Graduate | 644 | 34.22% |
| Some College | 349 | 18.54% |
| Associates Degree | 213 | 11.32% |
| Bachelors Degree | 256 | 13.60% |
| Graduate Degree | 47 | 2.50% |
| Name | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,790 | 1,487 | 303 |
| Hispanic | 68 | ||
| Other Race | 31 | ||
| Multiple Races | 12 | 12 | |
| Native American | 11 | 10 | |
| Asian | 1 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among multiple races people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 16.93%.
94.69% of Libby residents speak only English, while 5.31% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 3.58% of the population.
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,432 | 440 | 18.09% |
| Multiple | 12 | 12 | 100.00% |
| Asian | 1 | 1 | 100.00% |
17.62%
Overall Poverty Rate
17.08%
Male Poverty Rate
18.28%
Female Poverty Rate
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 White, with 18.09% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.17%. Among those working part-time, it was 19.59%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 25.90%.
43.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
43.5%
Male Marriage Rate
42.8%
Female Marriage Rate
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 35-44.
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 301 | 14.45% |
10.92%
Veteran Poverty Rate
44.37%
Veteran Disability Rate
49.4%
Labor Force Participation
43.2%
Employment Rate
11.6%
Unemployment Rate
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
97.97%
Native Born
2.03%
Foreign Born
1.05%
Non Citizen
97.97% of Libby residents were born in the United States, with 46.23% having been born in Montana. 1.05% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 2,821 | 42 | 1.51% |
| 2019 | 2,779 | 42 | 1.53% |
| 2018 | 2,737 | 46 | 1.71% |
| 2017 | 2,691 | 42 | 1.59% |
| 2016 | 2,649 | 27 | 1.03% |
| 2015 | 2,622 | -16 | -0.61% |
| 2014 | 2,638 | -26 | -0.98% |
| 2013 | 2,664 | -6 | -0.22% |
| 2012 | 2,670 | 8 | 0.30% |
| 2011 | 2,662 | 28 | 1.06% |
| 2010 | 2,634 | 8 | 0.03% |
| 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% |