Libby CCD, Lincoln County, Montana Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for Libby CCD, Montana, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in Libby CCD, Montana. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in Libby CCD, Montana. The estimated population of Libby CCD, Montana is 9,204 people, with a median age of 54.3.

We can look at the total population in Libby CCD over the last 5 years to see how much it has changed.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
9,204
+0.12%
-2.88%
2020
9,193
-0.77% -
2019
9,264
-0.4% -
2018
9,301
-1.86% -
2017
9,477
- -

Population of Libby CCD, Montana by Race and Ethnicity

We can also look at how the population has changed over the last 5 years by each of the race/ethnicity types as defined by the US Census Bureau.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
90.2%
93%
-3.01%
Black/African American
0.1%
0%
0.00%
Native
1.8%
1.2%
+50.00%
Hispanic
3.4%
3.4%
0.00%
Asian
0.4%
0.4%
0.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0.4%
0%
0.00%
Two Or More Races
3.6%
2%
+80.00%
Other
0%
0%
0.00%

This data can be very important for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of Libby CCD, Montana by Age and Gender

The age and gender of a population is another interesting demographic statistic because it lets us track trends in the population over time. For example, we can see how the population has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 54.3 -1.63% 55.2 -1.78% 53 -3.11%
2020 55.2 +4.94% 56.2 +8.29% 54.7 +2.24%
2019 52.6 -0.75% 51.9 +0.19% 53.5 -0.74%
2018 53 +0.95% 51.8 +1.97% 53.9 0%
2017 52.5 - 50.8 - 53.9 -

The median age of Libby CCD, Montana gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 575 -53.17% 389 -0.66% 312 378
10 to 19 460 -2.78% 532 -10.8% 423 419
20 to 29 490 -33.59% 278 +37.95% 344 368
30 to 39 393 +10.49% 324 +36.69% 429 453
40 to 49 501 -9.04% 544 -12.86% 453 458
50 to 59 779 -5.98% 837 -9.97% 730 745
60 to 69 937 0.08% 788 +11.62% 936 876
70+ 774 +27.2% 876 0.72% 1,005 875

Median Household Income

The latest median household income of Libby CCD, Montana is $41,429.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less. The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for Libby CCD.

  • Under 25
    $0.00
  • 25 to 44
    $44,836.00
  • 45 to 64
    $43,837.00
  • 65 and over
    $38,460.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in Libby CCD, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in Libby CCD, and then dividing that number by the total number of households. This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of Libby CCD, Montana is currently $55,669.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

1.60% of households in Libby CCD are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of Libby CCD against other areas.

  • Less than $24,999
    28.44%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    31.96%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    14.23%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    9.45%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    12.65%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    1.67%
  • $200,000 or more
    1.60%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in Libby CCD is $27,634.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of Libby CCD by the total population of Libby CCD.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people in Libby CCD, Montana, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in Libby CCD to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    6.32%
  • Bachelor's degree
    21.04%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    11.47%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    59.20%
  • Less than high school diploma
    1.97%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in Libby CCD that are over the age of 16.

The total population of Libby CCD over the age of 16 is 8,070.

Of those people, a total of 43.40% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in Libby CCD is 39.80%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 398 26.40% 11.40%
20 to 24 years 263 90.50% 31.10%
25 to 29 years 449 59.00% 9.80%
30 to 34 years 495 74.10% 0.00%
35 to 44 years 766 73.90% 1.80%
45 to 54 years 1,266 59.90% 2.90%
55 to 59 years 741 67.60% 19.20%
60 to 64 years 1,069 37.50% 6.70%
65 to 74 years 1,460 14.50% 4.20%
75 years and over 1,163 7.70% 9.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in Libby CCD. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 7,516 43.50% 7.40%
Black or African American 0 0.00% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 125 37.60% 10.60%
Asian 39 66.70% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 39 100.00% 59.00%
Other 40 45.00% 0.00%
Two or more races 311 33.40% 15.40%
Hispanic or Latino 294 62.20% 6.60%
Not Hispanic or Latino 7,331 43.10% 7.20%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations in Libby CCD as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in Libby CCD is 3,211, with median earnings of $31,337.00.

Women in Libby CCD, Montana earning approximately 60.80% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 3,211 $31,337.00
Male 1,665 $41,658.00
Female 1,546 $25,313.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 319 $51,652.00
Business and Financial 155 $33,456.00
Computer and Mathematical 42 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 29 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 41 $47,212.00
Community and Social Service 88 $39,583.00
Legal 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 97 $13,798.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 27 $21,375.00
Healthcare Practitioners 111 $71,705.00
Healthcare Support 87 $26,115.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 35 $0.00
Law Enforcement 27 $41,023.00
Food Preparation and Serving 220 $13,405.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 157 $11,806.00
Personal Care and Service 182 $14,167.00
Sales 303 $27,734.00
Office and Administrative Support 274 $32,000.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 101 $25,852.00
Construction and Extraction 341 $51,377.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 94 $66,500.00
Production 110 $29,318.00
Transportation and Material Moving 251 $63,826.00

Occupations by Gender

The table below shows the same occupations from the list above, but we have split them by male and female to see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 144 $50,268.00 175 $54,779.00
Business and Financial 30 $35,294.00 125 $33,162.00
Computer and Mathematical 42 $0.00 0 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 29 $0.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 41 $47,212.00 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 43 $0.00 45 $4,750.00
Legal 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 14 $0.00 83 $13,125.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 9 $0.00 18 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 35 $0.00 76 $50,227.00
Healthcare Support 37 $0.00 50 $9,375.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 24 $0.00 11 $0.00
Law Enforcement 7 $0.00 20 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 49 $18,281.00 171 $13,297.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 60 $16,964.00 97 $10,787.00
Personal Care and Service 6 $0.00 176 $13,542.00
Sales 145 $41,458.00 158 $25,595.00
Office and Administrative Support 96 $36,397.00 178 $25,833.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 66 $26,705.00 35 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 341 $51,377.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 94 $66,500.00 0 $0.00
Production 83 $25,781.00 27 $0.00
Transportation and Material Moving 181 $75,786.00 70 $25,638.00

Households and Family Size

A household defined bu the US Census Bureau is a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 4,434 households in Libby CCD, with an average household size of 2.05 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 2,452 families in Libby CCD with an average family size of 2.7 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each.

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 1,956 130 366 1,982
Average Household Size 2.61 3.57 3.36 1.15
Total Families 1,956 130 366 0
Average Household Size 2.61 3.31 2.93 0

Poverty

Of the 2,452 families in Libby CCD, 9.30% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in Libby CCD:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 5,306 housing units in Libby CCD, Montana.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 4,434 83.57%
Vacant 872 16.43%

18.19% of the total 5,306 housing units in Libby CCD are rental units. This is approximately 965 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 3,337 are occupied by the owner - or 62.89% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in Libby CCD is $631.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in Libby CCD that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    132
  • Less than $500
    268
  • $500 to $999
    635
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    51
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    0
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    11
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in Libby CCD is $177,400.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in Libby CCD that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    211
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    599
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    328
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    772
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    743
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    500
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    107
  • $1,000,000 or more
    77

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in Libby CCD. The chart below shows the number of properties in Libby CCD that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    409
  • 1940 to 1949
    167
  • 1950 to 1959
    588
  • 1960 to 1969
    837
  • 1970 to 1979
    1,180
  • 1980 to 1989
    943
  • 1990 to 1999
    524
  • 2000 to 2009
    489
  • 2010 to 2013
    150
  • 2014 or later
    19

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in Libby CCD that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    238
  • 1 vehicle available
    1,392
  • 2 vehicles available
    1,566
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    1,238

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in Libby CCD get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in Libby CCD that commute to work in a particular way.

16.3 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in Libby CCD.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    358
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    1,204
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    645
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    334
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    173
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    37
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    90
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    0
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    0
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    55
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    23
  • 90 or more minutes
    117

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for Libby CCD, Montana in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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