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West Liberty

County:
Morgan County
County Seat:
Yes
Area (mi²):
4.904
State:
Kentucky

West Liberty is a city located in Morgan County, Kentucky. West Liberty has a 2026 population of 3,270. It is also the county seat of Morgan County. West Liberty is currently growing at a rate of 0.21% annually and its population has increased by 1.21% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 3,231 in 2020.

The median household income in West Liberty is $48,235 with a poverty rate of 17.38%. The median age in West Liberty is 42.7 years: 39.1 years for males, and 48.8 years for females. For every 100 females there are 285.8 males.

3.3K
Total Population
667
Density (mi²)
7 0.21%
Growth

West Liberty Population

West Liberty Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
20263,27070.21%
20253,26360.18%
20243,257-207-5.98%
20233,464300.87%
20223,43436711.97%
20213,067-164-5.08%
20203,231100.31%
20193,520250.72%
20183,4951835.53%
20173,312-10-0.3%
20163,322401.22%
20153,28250.15%
20143,277200.61%
20133,257250.77%
20123,232-77-2.33%
20113,309-126-3.67%
20103,308-176-5.05%
20003,27700%

Median Age

Overall: 42.7 years
Female: 48.8 years
Male: 39.1 years

West Liberty Adults

There are 3,019 adults, (477 of whom are seniors) in West Liberty.

Sex Ratio

Female: 854 (25.9%)
Male: 2,441 (74.1%)

Demographics

The racial composition of West Liberty includes 76.97% White, 17.15% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for Asian, other race, Native American and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White2,53676.97%
Black or African American56517.15%
Two or more races1103.34%
Asian531.61%
Other race230.7%
Native American80.24%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White421.27%
Other race230.7%
Two or more races80.24%
Native American80.24%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White2,49475.69%
Black or African American56517.15%
Two or more races1023.1%
Asian531.61%

West Liberty Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

West Liberty 's average per capita income is $41,056. Household income levels show a median of $48,235. The poverty rate stands at 17.38%.

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$89,167-
Families$68,500$90,840
Households$48,235$73,045
Non Families$25,769$43,611

$41,056

Average Income

$48,235

Median Household Income

17.38%

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)