Libby, MT population between 2000 and 2023
Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Libby increased by 249. In this period, the peak population was 3,169 in the year 2023. The numbers suggest that the population has not reached its peak yet and is showing a trend of further growth.
| Year | Population | Year on Year Change | Change in Percent |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 2,920 | - | - |
| 2001 | 2,871 | -49 | -1.68% |
| 2002 | 2,852 | -19 | -0.66% |
| 2003 | 2,868 | 16 | 0.56% |
| 2004 | 2,880 | 12 | 0.42% |
| 2005 | 2,879 | -1 | -0.03% |
| 2006 | 2,877 | -2 | -0.07% |
| 2007 | 2,896 | 19 | 0.66% |
| 2008 | 2,920 | 24 | 0.83% |
| 2009 | 2,932 | 12 | 0.41% |
| 2010 | 2,631 | -301 | -10.27% |
| 2011 | 2,669 | 38 | 1.44% |
| 2012 | 2,681 | 12 | 0.45% |
| 2013 | 2,676 | -5 | -0.19% |
| 2014 | 2,652 | -24 | -0.90% |
| 2015 | 2,637 | -15 | -0.57% |
| 2016 | 2,671 | 34 | 1.29% |
| 2017 | 2,714 | 43 | 1.61% |
| 2018 | 2,758 | 44 | 1.62% |
| 2019 | 2,798 | 40 | 1.45% |
| 2020 | 2,791 | -7 | -0.25% |
| 2021 | 2,943 | 152 | 5.45% |
| 2022 | 3,091 | 148 | 5.03% |
| 2023 | 3,169 | 78 | 2.52% |
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Libby, MT population from 2000 to 2023
From 2000 to 2010, Libby's population decreased by 289 (9.90%), according to Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program. For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 9.63%.
From 2010 to 2020, Libby's population increased by 160 (6.08%), according to Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program. For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 7.18% .
After the COVID19 pandemic and, between the year 2020 and 2023, Libby's population increased by 378 (13.54%).For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 1.02%.
FIGURE 1
Libby's population from 2000 to 2023.
The estimated population at the end of 2023 was 3,169.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Libby's population peaked in year 2023 at 3,169.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Libby's population was lowest in year 2010 at 2,631.
Libby, MT annual population growth rate
Between the years 2000 and 2023, i.e. 23 annual cycles, the population of Libby grew year by year for 14 years and declined for 9 years.
From 2000 to 2023, Libby had an average annual population growth rate of 0.37% per year. Overall the population grew 8.53% between 2000 and 2023.
FIGURE 2
Libby annual population growth rate
The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2023 was 0.37% per year.
From 2020 to 2021 Libby population grew the most, with an increase of 152 people (a 5.45% year-on-year increase)..
From 2009 to 2010 Libby population experienced the most significant decrease, with a decline of 301 people (a 10.27% year-on-year decline).
Things to know
Is Libby, MT population increasing or decreasing?
According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Libby's population increased by 226 between 2021 and 2023. The increase was 148 (increased) between 2021 and 2022; and increase of 78 (2.52%) between 2022 and 2023.
How has the population of Libby, MT changed in the last 10 years?
Between 2013 and 2023, population of Libby increased by 493 (18.42%). The population was highest at 3,169 in the year 2023 and lowest at 2,637 in the year 2015. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was 1.73%.
References
- US Census Bureau Population Estimates Population Estimates Program (PEP)