Libby, MT Demographics

A map of Libby's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	2,723	2,487	89.5%	89.6%
Multiracial	191	135	6.3%	4.9%
Native American/Other	102	45	3.4%	1.6%
Asian	11	30	0.4%	1.1%
Hispanic	9	76	0.3%	2.7%
Black	6	2	0.2%	0.1%

Libby, Montana has an estimated population of 3,042, an increase from the 2,775 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 89.5% White, 6.3% Multiracial, 3.4% Native American/Other, 0.4% Asian, 0.3% Hispanic, and 0.2% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of Libby, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Libby is about as racially diverse as it was in the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Montana overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Libby, that probability was 19.3% in 2020 and 19.4% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Libby is ranked the 38th most populous place in Montana, out of 497 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Libby was ranked the 40th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Libby's White Population

2,723 residents of Libby, or 89.5% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Libby is higher than in Montana overall, where 83.6% of the population is White. Libby ranks 217th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 497 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Libby's White population has grown by an estimated 9.5%. White residents' share of Libby's population has remained roughly unchanged at 89.5%.

Libby is more White than neighboring Bull Lake (83% White), and Sylvanite (81.4% White). Libby is less White than neighboring White Haven (90.8% White), Pioneer Junction (98.2% White), and Troy (96% White).

Libby's Black Population

6 residents of Libby, or 0.2% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Libby is comparable to the share in Montana overall, where 0.4% of the population is Black. Libby ranks 172nd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 497 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Libby's Black population has grown by an estimated 200.0%. Black residents' share of Libby's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.2%.

Libby is more Black than neighboring White Haven (0% Black), Pioneer Junction (0% Black), Bull Lake (0% Black), Troy (0% Black), and Sylvanite (0% Black).

Libby's Asian Population

11 residents of Libby, or 0.4% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Libby is comparable to the share in Montana overall, where 0.8% of the population is Asian. Libby ranks 50th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 497 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Libby's Asian population has declined by an estimated 63.3%. Asian residents' share of Libby's population has decreased from 1.1% to 0.4%.

Libby is more Asian than neighboring White Haven (0% Asian), Pioneer Junction (0% Asian), Bull Lake (0% Asian), Troy (0% Asian), and Sylvanite (0% Asian).

Libby's Hispanic Population

9 residents of Libby, or 0.3% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Libby is slightly lower than in Montana overall, where 4.6% of the population is Hispanic. Libby ranks 248th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 497 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Libby's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 88.2%. Hispanic residents' share of Libby's population has decreased from 2.7% to 0.3%.

Libby is more Hispanic than neighboring Bull Lake (0% Hispanic), and Troy (0% Hispanic). Libby is less Hispanic than neighboring White Haven (1.9% Hispanic), Pioneer Junction (1% Hispanic), and Sylvanite (2.1% Hispanic).

Libby's Native American/Other Population

102 residents of Libby, or 3.4% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Libby is slightly lower than in Montana overall, where 5.9% of the population is Native American/Other. Libby ranks 251st statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 497 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Libby's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 126.7%. Native American/Other residents' share of Libby's population has increased from 1.6% to 3.4%.

Libby is more Native American/Other than neighboring White Haven (0% Native American/Other), Pioneer Junction (0% Native American/Other), Bull Lake (0% Native American/Other), Troy (0.7% Native American/Other), and Sylvanite (1.4% Native American/Other).

Libby's Multiracial Population

191 residents of Libby, or 6.3% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Libby is comparable to the share in Montana overall, where 4.7% of the population is Multiracial. Libby ranks 209th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 497 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Libby's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 41.5%. Multiracial residents' share of Libby's population has increased from 4.9% to 6.3%.

Libby is more Multiracial than neighboring Pioneer Junction (0.8% Multiracial), and Troy (3.3% Multiracial). Libby is less Multiracial than neighboring White Haven (7.3% Multiracial), Bull Lake (17% Multiracial), and Sylvanite (15.2% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.