Liberty County, Montana

    2023 ACS Census Data · Population 1,968

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    Liberty County is a small rural county in Montana with a population of 1,968. The median household income is $53,264, 18% below the national average. The poverty rate is 25.5%, median home value is $116,800, and 27.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

    Economy
    Housing Cost
    Education
    Employment
    Health Access
    Broadband

    Population

    1,968

    2023 estimate

    Rank #3124 of 3,222 counties

    Median Income?The midpoint of all household incomes — half of households earn more, half earn less.Learn more →

    $53,264

    Household

    Rank #2475 of 3,222 counties

    Median Home Value?Estimated market value of owner-occupied homes at the 50th percentile.

    $116,800

    Owner-occupied

    Rank #2616 of 3,222 counties

    Bachelor's Degree+?Percent of adults 25 and older who hold at least a bachelor's degree.Learn more →

    27.3%

    Adults 25+

    Rank #911 of 3,222 counties

    Location

    Demographics

    Population breakdown by race, ethnicity, and age

    Age Distribution

    Race & Ethnicity

    Female Population?Percent of the total population identifying as female.

    54.5%

    Foreign-Born?Percent of residents born outside the United States.

    1.8%

    Speak Non-English at Home?Percent of households where a language other than English is spoken at home.

    14.2%

    Veterans?Percent of civilian population 18 and over who have served in the U.S. armed forces.

    6.0%

    Economy

    Income, poverty, and employment data from the American Community Survey

    Benchmarks vs State & National

    Median Household Income

    US
    $65,047
    Montana
    $62,295
    Liberty County
    $53,264

    14% below Montana avg·18% below national avg

    Poverty Rate

    US
    15.0%
    Montana
    13.8%
    Liberty County
    25.5%

    84% below Montana avg·70% below national avg

    Labor Force Participation

    US
    57.6%
    Montana
    58.6%
    Liberty County
    57.4%

    2% below Montana avg·0% below national avg

    Economic Indicators

    Per Capita Income?Total income divided by total population — the average income per person, regardless of household size.Learn more →

    $32,500

    Poverty Rate?Percent of residents living below the federal poverty line, which varies by household size.Learn more →

    25.5%

    Labor Force Participation?Percent of civilians 16+ who are employed or actively looking for work.Learn more →

    57.4%

    Housing

    Home values, ownership rates, and rental costs

    Benchmarks vs State & National

    Median Home Value

    US
    $209,224
    Montana
    $251,520
    Liberty County
    $116,800

    54% below Montana avg·44% below national avg

    Median Monthly Rent

    US
    $928
    Montana
    $825
    Liberty County
    $668

    19% below Montana avg·28% below national avg

    Home Ownership Rate

    US
    73.0%
    Montana
    72.7%
    Liberty County
    64.2%

    12% below Montana avg·12% below national avg

    Housing Cost Burden

    US
    23.6%
    Montana
    23.1%
    Liberty County
    21.0%

    9% above Montana avg·11% above national avg

    Housing Units

    832

    Households

    685

    Ownership & Cost Burden

    Persons per Household?Average number of people living in each occupied housing unit.

    2.7

    Median Owner Costs (w/ Mortgage)?Typical monthly costs for homeowners with a mortgage, including principal, interest, taxes, and insurance.Learn more →

    $1,234

    Broadband Subscription?Percent of households with a broadband internet subscription.Learn more →

    69.8%

    Education

    Educational attainment among adults

    Benchmarks vs State & National

    Bachelor's Degree Rate

    US
    24.1%
    Montana
    26.5%
    Liberty County
    27.3%

    3% above Montana avg·13% above national avg

    High School Graduation Rate

    US
    88.5%
    Montana
    93.1%
    Liberty County
    81.1%

    13% below Montana avg·8% below national avg

    Attainment

    Health & Access

    With Disability (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 with a cognitive, physical, or sensory disability.Learn more →

    11.6%

    Without Health Insurance (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 who lack any form of health insurance coverage.Learn more →

    5.3%

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