Libby, MT
Full City Profile · Montana · Lincoln County County
2.5
/5.0
C+
Fair
2,948
Population
1,602/sq mi density
$39,261
Median Income
$25,852 per capita
$218,500
Home Value
$346,255 Zillow
$679
Median Rent
26.9% income on rent
45°F
Avg Temperature
151
Violent Crime/100K
756 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$39,261 median income, 1.9% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.5 / 5.0
$218,500 home value, $679/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
151 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Population Overview
Total Population
2,948
Census 2023
Population Density
1,602
per square mile
Land Area
0.8
square miles (1.9 km²)
Median Age
49.0 yrs
26% above US avg (38.9 yrs)
Gender Distribution
48.0%
Male
52.0%
Female
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 87.6% US: 61.6% |
| Black | 0.3% US: 12.4% |
| Hispanic | 1.3% US: 18.7% |
| Asian | 0.6% US: 5.9% |
| Other | 10.2% |
City vs. U.S. Average
White
87.6%
Black
0.3%
Hispanic
1.3%
Asian
0.6%
Thin line = U.S. average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 99.4% US: 78.5% |
| Spanish | 1.1% US: 13.4% |
City vs. U.S. Average
English Only
99.4%
Spanish
1.1%
Thin line = U.S. average
Social Characteristics
Foreign Born
2.1%
Veterans
15.8%
163% above US avg (6%)
Disability
26.8%
106% above US avg (13%)
Health Insurance Coverage
85.9%
6% below US avg (91.4%)
Uninsured
14.1%
64% above US avg (8.6%)
Income Inequality (Gini)
0.456
US avg: 0.490 (0 = perfect equality, 1 = max inequality)
Complete Demographics Data
Population
| Total Population | 2,948 |
| Population Year | 2023 |
| Population Density | 1,602 / sq mi |
| Land Area | 0.8 sq mi |
| Median Age | 49.0 years |
Gender
| Male | 48.0% |
| Female | 52.0% |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 87.6% |
| Black or African American | 0.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1.3% |
| Asian | 0.6% |
Language
| English Only | 99.4% |
| Spanish | 1.1% |
Social Indicators
| Foreign Born | 2.1% |
| Veterans | 15.8% |
| Disability | 26.8% |
| Health Insurance | 85.9% |
| Uninsured | 14.1% |
| Broadband Access | 88.6% |
| Gini Coefficient | 0.456 |
Classification
| USDA Rural-Urban Code | 9, Nonmetro / Rural |