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 2025 population of 3,596. It is also the county seat of Morgan County. West Liberty is currently growing at a rate of 2.07% annually and its population has increased by 11.3% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 3,231 in 2020.

The average household income in West Liberty is $75,882 with a poverty rate of 14.56%. The median age in West Liberty is 38.9 years: 35.9 years for males, and 45.9 years for females.

Demographics

The racial composition of West Liberty includes 75.76% White, 15.95% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for Asian, other race, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

White

Black or African American

Two or more races

Asian

Other race

Native American

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander

Race	Population	Percentage (of total)
White	2,485	75.76%
Black or African American	523	15.95%
Two or more races	163	4.97%
Asian	78	2.38%
Other race	23	0.7%
Native American	8	0.24%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0	0%

West Liberty Marital Status

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

West Liberty's average per capita income is $38,219. Household income levels show a median of $57,411. The poverty rate stands at 14.56%.

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	$89,643	-
Families	$69,301	$94,534
Households	$57,411	$75,882
Non Families	$28,929	$44,880

$38,219

Average Income

$57,411

Median Household Income

14.56%

Poverty Rate