Liberal, Missouri Population 2022
Liberal is a city located in Barton County Missouri. Liberal has a 2020 population of 718. Liberal is currently declining at a rate of -0.14% annually and its population has decreased by -5.28% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 758 in 2010.
The average household income in Liberal is $43,881 with a poverty rate of 19.90%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $491 per month, and the median house value is $58,000. The median age in Liberal is 41.9 years, 41.7 years for males, and 42 years for females.
Liberal Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Liberalwas:
- White: 87.75%
- Native American: 5.72%
- Two or more races: 5.72%
- Other race: 0.82%
- Black or African American: 0.00%
- Asian: 0.00%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 537 | 87.75% |
| Two or More Races | 35 | 5.72% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 35 | 5.72% |
| Some Other Race | 5 | 0.82% |
Liberal Population Pyramid $2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 284 | 2.15 | 50.4 |
| Non Family | 137 | 1.22 | 46.7 |
| Married | 108 | 3.24 | 57.4 |
| Female | 33 | 2.3 | 39.4 |
| Male | 6 | 3.17 | 66.7 |
2.89
Average Family Size
2.15
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 17 | 4.29% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 36 | 9.09% |
| High School Graduate | 176 | 44.44% |
| Some College | 86 | 21.72% |
| Associates Degree | 25 | 6.31% |
| Bachelors Degree | 47 | 11.87% |
| Graduate Degree | 9 | 2.27% |
Liberal Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 379 | 329 | 50 |
| Native American | 11 | 8 | 6 |
| 2+ Races | 6 | 6 | |
| Hispanic | 3 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among native american people with a rate of 54.55%.
Liberal Language by Age
Liberal Language
99.83% of Liberal residents speak only English, while 0.17% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 0.17% of the population.
Liberal Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 533 | 78 | 14.63% |
| Multiple | 35 | 24 | 68.57% |
| Native | 35 | 14 | 40.00% |
| Hispanic | 8 | 8 | 100.00% |
| Other | 5 | NaN% |
19.90%
Overall Poverty Rate
13.04%
Male Poverty Rate
25.60%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Liberal
The race most likely to be in poverty in Liberal is Hispanic, with 100.00% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Liberal is Other, with NaN% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.09%. Among those working part-time, it was 20.63%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 36.20%.
Liberal Marital Status
Marriage Rates
44.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
49.1%
Male Marriage Rate
41.2%
Female Marriage Rate
Liberal Married by Age and Sex
Liberal Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Liberal Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 54 | 12.77% |
| Native American | 6 | 40.00% |
Liberal Veterans by Education
11.67%
Veteran Poverty Rate
28.33%
Veteran Disability Rate
52.9%
Labor Force Participation
49%
Employment Rate
7.5%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
51.31%
Born in Liberal
98.86%
Native Born
1.14%
Foreign Born
1.14%
Non Citizen
0.00%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
98.86% of Liberal residents were born in the United States, with 51.31% having been born in Missouri. 1.14% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 718 | -1 | -0.14% |
| 2021 | 719 | -1 | -0.14% |
| 2020 | 720 | -1 | -0.14% |
| 2019 | 721 | -1 | -0.14% |
| 2018 | 722 | 0.00% | |
| 2017 | 722 | -2 | -0.28% |
| 2016 | 724 | 1 | 0.14% |
| 2015 | 723 | -10 | -1.36% |
| 2014 | 733 | -12 | -1.61% |
| 2013 | 745 | -7 | -0.93% |
| 2012 | 752 | -3 | -0.40% |
| 2011 | 755 | -3 | -0.40% |
| 2010 | 758 | 0.00% |