Liberty County, Montana Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 46th-largest in Montana

The population of Liberty County, Montana is 1,968 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 46th-largest county in Montana. The median household income is $53,264, the median home value is $116,800, and the median age is 37.5.

The population of Liberty County has declined 17.7% since 2010 (2,349 → 1,934), a -1.38% annualized rate.

Liberty County within Montana · Source: US Census TIGER/Line via us-atlas

1,968

Population

-1.38%

Annual growth

People / sq mi

$53,264

Median Income

$116,800

Median Home Value

Liberty County covers 1,430 sq mi of land at 1.4 people per square mile.

About Liberty County, MT

Liberty County is a county in Montana with a population of 1,968. It ranks #46 among counties in Montana by population. The median age is 37.5, younger than the national median. The population is 45.5% male and 54.5% female.

The median household income in Liberty County is $53,264, below the US median of $74,580. 18.5% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $116,800, with monthly rent averaging $668. The homeownership rate of 64.2% is close to the national rate of 64.8%.

Educational attainment in Liberty County reflects 27.3% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 34.3%. Roughly 31.2% of workers primarily work from home, noticeably above the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 17.0 minutes each way.

Liberty County Population History (2010-2024)

The county of Liberty County had a population of 2,349 in 2010 and 1,934 in 2024, a -17.7% growth over 14 years. The peak was 2,440 in 2018. Average annual growth rate: -1.25%.

1,934

Population (2024)

2,349

Population (2010)

2,440

Peak (2018)

-1.25%

Avg Annual Growth

Year	Population	Change	Annual %	Source
2010	2,349	-	-	estimate
2011	2,381	+32	+1.36%	estimate
2012	2,396	+15	+0.63%	estimate
2013	2,364	-32	-1.34%	estimate
2014	2,351	-13	-0.55%	estimate
2015	2,395	+44	+1.87%	estimate
2016	2,413	+18	+0.75%	estimate
2017	2,415	+2	+0.08%	estimate
2018	2,440	+25	+1.04%	estimate
2019	2,386	-54	-2.21%	estimate
2020	1,958	-428	-17.94%	estimate
2021	1,937	-21	-1.07%	estimate
2022	1,972	+35	+1.81%	estimate
2023	1,959	-13	-0.66%	estimate
2024	1,934	-25	-1.28%	estimate

Race & Ethnicity

White	95.9%
Black or African American	0.0%
Asian	0.4%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)	2.2%
Two or More Races	0.0%

Age & Sex

37.5

Median Age

54.5%

Female

45.5%

Male

20.6%

Age 65+

Age Distribution

Under 5

8.4%

5–9

9.5%

10–14

9.2%

15–19

3.8%

20–24

1.4%

25–34

12.7%

35–44

15.8%

45–54

8.9%

55–59

5.4%

60–64

4.2%

65–74

5.1%

75–84

9.2%

85+

6.3%

Children (under 15): 27.1% · Seniors (65+): 20.6%

Income & Poverty

Median household income	$53,264$-16,658 vs state
Mean household income	$80,330
Per-capita income	$32,500
Poverty rate	18.5%+11.4% vs state
Unemployment rate	0.1%
Employment-to-population	57.3%

Top Industries by Employment

Agriculture

31.1%

Professional & business services

23.5%

Public administration

11.6%

Construction

10.0%

Finance & real estate

4.0%

Education & health care

2.6%

Transportation & utilities

1.9%

Retail trade

1.4%

The largest employment sector in Liberty County is agriculture, accounting for 31.1% of workers.

How residents commute

0.0%

Drive alone

11.7%

Carpool

47.7%

Public transit

31.2%

Work from home

17.0 min

Avg commute

Housing

$116,800$-221,300 vs state

Median home value

$668

Median rent

64.2%

Homeownership rate

832

Total housing units

82.3%

Occupied

17.7%

Vacant

35.8%

Renter-occupied

Social & access

95.6%

With health insurance

87.4%

With broadband internet

14.3%

Foreign-born

8.5%

Veterans (18+)

18.4%

With a disability

85.8%

Speak language other than English at home

Education

81.1%

High School+

27.3%

Bachelor's+

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Frequently Asked Questions

Liberty County, Montana has a population of 1,968 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 46th-largest county in Montana. Population density is 1 people per square mile.

The population of Liberty County has declined 17.7% since 2010 (2,349 → 1,934), a -1.38% annualized rate.

The median household income in Liberty County, Montana is $53,264, with mean (average) household income of $80,330 and per-capita income of $32,500. 18.5% of residents live below the federal poverty level.

In Liberty County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (95.9%), Hispanic or Latino (2.2%), Asian (0.4%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.

The median age in Liberty County, Montana is 37.5 years. Residents are 54.5% female and 45.5% male.

The median home value in Liberty County is $116,800 and median monthly rent is $668. 64.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 832 total housing units, 17.7% of which are vacant.

The largest employment sector in Liberty County, Montana is agriculture, forestry, fishing, and mining, employing 31.1% of workers. The unemployment rate is 0.1%.

Billings is among the largest cities associated with Liberty County, Montana, with a population of 118,321.