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West Liberty

County Seat:
No
Area (mi²):
1.767
State:
Iowa

West Liberty is a city located in Muscatine County, Iowa. West Liberty has a 2026 population of 3,661. West Liberty is currently declining at a rate of -0.84% annually and its population has decreased by -4.91% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 3,850 in 2020.

The median household income in West Liberty is $69,345 with a poverty rate of 11.28%. The median age in West Liberty is 35 years: 35.4 years for males, and 35 years for females. For every 100 females there are 88.2 males.

3.7K
Total Population
2,072
Density (mi²)
-31 -0.84%
Growth

West Liberty Population

West Liberty Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
20263,661-31-0.84%
20253,692-32-0.86%
20243,724-14-0.37%
20233,738-18-0.48%
20223,756-63-1.65%
20213,819-40-1.04%
20203,850932.48%
20193,757-17-0.45%
20183,774170.45%
20173,757310.83%
20163,726-15-0.4%
20153,741-3-0.08%
20143,744-14-0.37%
20133,75820.05%
20123,75690.24%
20113,747-5-0.13%
20103,752160.43%
20003,33239713.53%
19902,9352127.79%
19802,72300%

Median Age

Overall: 35 years
Female: 35 years
Male: 35.4 years

West Liberty Adults

There are 2,764 adults, (450 of whom are seniors) in West Liberty.

Sex Ratio

Female: 2,006 (53.1%)
Male: 1,770 (46.9%)

Demographics

The racial composition of West Liberty includes 54.82% White, 26.93% other race, and smaller percentages for Native American and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White2,07054.82%
Other race1,01726.93%
Two or more races61416.26%
Native American751.99%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Other race1,01726.93%
Two or more races60315.97%
White40010.59%
Native American751.99%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White1,67044.23%
Two or more races110.29%

West Liberty Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

West Liberty 's average per capita income is $41,126. Household income levels show a median of $69,345. The poverty rate stands at 11.28%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Married Families$108,238-
Families$79,453$87,824
Households$69,345$78,276
Non Families$44,097$45,015

$41,126

Average Income

$69,345

Median Household Income

11.28%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)