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Libby

County:
Lincoln County
County Seat:
Yes
Area (mi²):
1.842
State:
Montana

Libby is a city located in Lincoln County, Montana. Libby has a 2026 population of 3,454. It is also the county seat of Lincoln County. Libby is currently growing at a rate of 3.29% annually and its population has increased by 23.49% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,797 in 2020.

The median household income in Libby is $34,143 with a poverty rate of 23.96%. The median age in Libby is 51 years: 57 years for males, and 46.3 years for females. For every 100 females there are 99.5 males.

3.5K
Total Population
1,875
Density (mi²)
110 3.29%
Growth

Libby Population

Libby Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
20263,4541103.29%
20253,3441093.37%
20243,235662.08%
20233,169782.52%
20223,0911414.78%
20212,9501655.92%
20202,797-1-0.04%
20192,798401.45%
20182,758441.62%
20172,714431.61%
20162,671341.29%
20152,637-15-0.57%
20142,652-24-0.9%
20132,676-5-0.19%
20122,681120.45%
20112,669381.44%
20102,63130.11%
20002,626943.71%
19902,532-216-7.86%
19802,748-538-16.37%
19703,28645816.2%
19602,82800%

Median Age

Overall: 51 years
Female: 46.3 years
Male: 57 years

Libby Adults

There are 2,525 adults, (967 of whom are seniors) in Libby.

Sex Ratio

Female: 1,525 (50.1%)
Male: 1,517 (49.9%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Libby includes 89.51% White, 3.48% Native American, and smaller percentages for Asian, Black or African American and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White2,72389.51%
Two or more races1966.44%
Native American1063.48%
Asian110.36%
Black or African American60.2%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Two or more races50.16%
Native American40.13%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White2,72389.51%
Two or more races1916.28%
Native American1023.35%
Asian110.36%
Black or African American60.2%

Libby Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Libby 's average per capita income is $37,891. Household income levels show a median of $34,143. The poverty rate stands at 23.96%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Married Families$51,583-
Families$46,933$65,599
Households$34,143$48,965
Non Families$21,723$32,833

$37,891

Average Income

$34,143

Median Household Income

23.96%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)