Libby, MT

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2023 Population

2,948

3.19% 1-year growth

US Senator

Steve Daines

Republican Party

US Senator

Tim Sheehy

Republican Party

2023 Median Age

1.8% 1-year decrease

2023 Poverty Rate

26.1%

10.4% 1-year decrease

2023 Median Household Income

$39,261

7.94% 1-year growth

2023 Median Property Value

$218,500

13.9% 1-year growth

2023 Employed Population

1,153

2.22% 1-year growth

About

In 2023, Libby, MT had a population of 2.95k people with a median age of 49 and a median household income of $39,261. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Libby, MT grew from 2,857 to 2,948, a 3.19% increase and its median household income grew from $36,373 to $39,261, a 7.94% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Libby, MT are White (Non-Hispanic) (86.6%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (5.9%), American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) (5.36%), White (Hispanic) (1.02%), and Asian (Non-Hispanic) (0.611%).

None of the households in Libby, MT reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

100% of the residents in Libby, MT are U.S. citizens.

In 2023, the median property value in Libby, MT was $218,500, and the homeownership rate was 59.5%.

Most people in Libby, MT drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 13.8 minutes. The average car ownership in Libby, MT was 2 cars per household.

United States Montana Lincoln County, MT Flathead, Glacier & Lincoln Counties--Kalispell City PUMA, MT

Population & Diversity

Libby, MT is home to a population of 2.95k people, from which 100% are citizens. As of 2023, 2.1% of Libby, MT residents were born outside of the country (62 people).

In 2023, there were 14.7 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (2.55k people) in Libby, MT than any other race or ethnicity. There were 174 Two+ (Non-Hispanic) and 158 American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

100%

2023 Citizenship

100%

2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 100% of Libby, MT residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Libby, MT was 100%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been maintaining.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Libby, MT compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Libby, MT

White (Non-Hispanic)
2.55k ± 125
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
174 ± 107
American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic)
158 ± 98

1.29%

Hispanic Population

38 people

1.29% of the people in Libby, MT are hispanic (38 people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Libby, MT as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for Montana.

Most Common Origin

Canada
3,689 ± 1,489 people
Mexico
2,900 ± 1,320 people
Germany
2,151 ± 1,138 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Montana was Canada, the natal country of 3,689 Montana residents, followed by Mexico with 2,900 and Germany with 2,151.

Foreign-Born Population

2.1%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

62 people

1.51%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

43 people

As of 2023, 2.1% of Libby, MT residents (62 people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Libby, MT was 1.51%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Libby, MT compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
147 ± 103
Gulf War (1990s)
56 ± 56
Korea
20 ± 19

Libby, MT has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.63 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Libby, MT employs 1.15k people. The largest industries in Libby, MT are Health Care & Social Assistance (205 people), Retail Trade (157 people), and Construction (154 people), and the highest paying industries are Construction ($57,083), Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($51,326), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($50,417).

Males in Montana have an average income that is 1.32 times higher than the average income of females, which is $52,691. The income inequality in Montana (measured using the Gini index) is 0.463, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

1.15k

2023 Value

± 239

2.22%

1 Year growth

± 28.6%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Libby, MT grew at a rate of 2.22%, from 1.13k employees to 1.15k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Libby, MT, are Construction & Extraction Occupations (154 people), Management Occupations (129 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (113 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Libby, MT.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Montana (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

1.15k

2023 Value

± 239

2.22%

1 Year growth

± 28.6%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Libby, MT grew at a rate of 2.22%, from 1.13k employees to 1.15k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Libby, MT, are Health Care & Social Assistance (205 people), Retail Trade (157 people), and Construction (154 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Libby, MT, though some of these residents may live in Libby, MT and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$51,875

Median earning men ± $22,387

$26,500

Median earning women ± $14,538

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($102,500), Retail Trade ($59,861), and Construction ($57,083).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($51,326), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($36,250), and Retail Trade ($24,048).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.24%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 508k people employed in Montana. This represents a 2.24% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 11.8%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Montana.

Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Montana went to Donald J. Trump with 58.4% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (38.5%), followed by Robert Kennedy (1.96%).

Steve Daines and Tim Sheehy are the senators currently representing the state of Montana. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Montana is currently represented by 2 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Libby, MT. Showing the available data for Montana.

2024 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (58.4%)
Republican Party
Kamala Harris (38.5%)
Democratic Party
Robert Kennedy (1.96%)
Independent Party

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Montana went to Donald J. Trump with 58.4% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (38.5%), followed by Robert Kennedy (1.96%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Montana for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Montana

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Steve Daines

Senator from Montana

Assumed office on January 3, 2015

Tim Sheehy

Senator from Montana

Assumed office on January 3, 2025

Steve Daines and Tim Sheehy are the senators currently representing Montana.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Montana over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Montana

Montana is currently represented by 2 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Montana have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

Completions

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2022, 0.324% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.29% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (252k), Some college (211k), and Bachelors Degree (180k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Libby, MT was $218,500 in 2023, which is 0.72 times smaller than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $191,900 to $218,500, a 13.9% increase. The homeownership rate in Libby, MT is 59.5%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65%.

People in Libby, MT have an average commute time of 13.8 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Libby, MT is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property

$218,500

Median Property Value 2023

±$33,331

$849

Median Property Taxes

±$192

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Libby, MT the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Libby, MT compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

59.5%

Homeownership

2023

64.2%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2023

In 2023, 59.5% of the housing units in Libby, MT were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 59.9%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Libby, MT compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Census Tract 2

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

The following map shows all of the places in Libby, MT colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$39,261

Median Household Income

± $9,510

1.43k

Number of Households

± 255

In 2023, the median household income of the 1.43k households in Libby, MT grew to $39,261 from the previous year's value of $36,373.

The following chart displays the households in Libby, MT distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $10k - $15k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Libby, MT is from Montana.

0.463

2022 Wage GINI in Montana

0.463

2021 Wage GINI in Montana

In 2022, the income inequality in Montana was 0.463 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.0827% growth from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Montana was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Montana in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Montana across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023

Drove Alone (66.4%)
Carpooled (16.8%)
Worked At Home (7.89%)

In 2023, 66.4% of workers in Libby, MT drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (16.8%) and those who worked at home (7.89%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

13.8 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Libby, MT have a shorter commute time (13.8 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 3.58% of the workforce in Libby, MT have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Libby, MT compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Libby, MT distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Libby, MT have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

26.1% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Libby, MT (737 out of 2.82k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males 55 - 64, followed by Females 45 - 54 and then Females 15.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Libby, MT is White, followed by Native American and Two Or More.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

85.9% of the population of Libby, MT has health coverage, with 24.7% on employee plans, 29.4% on Medicaid, 18.2% on Medicare, 11.3% on non-group plans, and 2.23% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Lincoln County, MT see 1197 patients per year on average, which represents a 4.16% decrease from the previous year (1249 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1368 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 380 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the country level. Showing data for Lincoln County, MT.

1,197 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Lincoln County, MT

Primary care physicians in Lincoln County, MT see an average of 1,197 patients per year. This represents a 4.16% decrease from the previous year (1,249 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Lincoln County, MT in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 21.7% under 18 years, 15.1% between 18 and 34 years, 38.7% between 35 and 64 years, and 24.5% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.2% were men and 52.8% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

14.1%

Uninsured

24.7%

Employer Coverage

29.4%

Medicaid

18.2%

Medicare

11.3%

Non-Group

2.23%

Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Libby, MT grew by 6.29% from 13.3% to 14.1%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Libby, MT changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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