Liberty, Missouri Population 2022
Liberty is a city located in Clay County Missouri. Liberty has a 2020 population of 30,371. It is also the county seat of Clay County. Liberty is currently growing at a rate of 0.34% annually and its population has increased by 0.68% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 30,167 in 2010.
The average household income in Liberty is $94,611 with a poverty rate of 7.00%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $905 per month, and the median house value is $194,900. The median age in Liberty is 38 years, 36.1 years for males, and 40.1 years for females.
Liberty Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Libertywas:
- White: 89.49%
- Black or African American: 4.28%
- Two or more races: 3.15%
- Asian: 1.98%
- Other race: 0.78%
- Native American: 0.28%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.03%
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 28,422 | 89.49% |
| Black or African American | 1,360 | 4.28% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 90 | 0.28% |
| Asian | 628 | 1.98% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 11 | 0.03% |
| Some Other Race | 248 | 0.78% |
| Two or More Races | 1,002 | 3.15% |
Liberty Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 10,816 | 2.82 | 74.6 |
| Married | 5,779 | 3.23 | 88.8 |
| Male | 336 | 4.08 | 70.8 |
| Female | 1,487 | 4.07 | 61.5 |
| Non Family | 3,214 | 1.37 | 55.6 |
3.3
Average Family Size
2.82
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 385 | 1.87% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 838 | 4.06% |
| High School Graduate | 5,645 | 27.36% |
| Some College | 4,507 | 21.84% |
| Associates Degree | 1,647 | 7.98% |
| Bachelors Degree | 5,241 | 25.40% |
| Graduate Degree | 2,370 | 11.49% |
Liberty Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 473 | 432 | 366 |
| White | 18,005 | 17,149 | 6,793 |
| 2+ Races | 573 | 502 | 177 |
| Native American | 61 | 61 | 14 |
| Black | 760 | 687 | 160 |
| Hispanic | 907 | 713 | 135 |
| Other Race | 121 | 42 | 15 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 77.38%.
$47,719
Average Earnings
$55,743
Average Male
$40,292
Average Female
Liberty Language by Age
Liberty Language
96.06% of Liberty residents speak only English, while 3.94% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 1.97% of the population.
Liberty Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native | 86 | 53 | 61.63% |
| Black | 1,178 | 230 | 19.52% |
| Multiple | 949 | 136 | 14.33% |
| White | 25,800 | 1,597 | 6.19% |
| Other | 42 | NaN% | |
| Hispanic | 1,848 | 196 | 10.61% |
7.00%
Overall Poverty Rate
6.78%
Male Poverty Rate
7.22%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Liberty
The race most likely to be in poverty in Liberty is Native, with 61.63% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Liberty is Hispanic, with 10.61% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.78%. Among those working part-time, it was 12.19%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 15.20%.
Liberty Marital Status
Marriage Rates
51.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
52.4%
Male Marriage Rate
50.6%
Female Marriage Rate
Liberty Married by Age and Sex
Liberty Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Liberty Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,557 | 7.47% |
| Black | 60 | 5.49% |
| Native American | 36 | 55.38% |
| Other Race | 22 | 12.02% |
| 2+ Races | 78 | 11.89% |
| Hispanic | 31 | 2.91% |
Liberty Veterans by Education
3.84%
Veteran Poverty Rate
28.31%
Veteran Disability Rate
68.3%
Labor Force Participation
66.5%
Employment Rate
2.4%
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
58.97%
Born in Liberty
97.04%
Native Born
2.96%
Foreign Born
0.71%
Non Citizen
2.25%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
97.04% of Liberty residents were born in the United States, with 58.97% having been born in Missouri. 0.71% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1890 | 2,558 | 0.00% | |
| 1900 | 2,600 | 42 | 0.16% |
| 1910 | 2,980 | 380 | 1.37% |
| 1920 | 3,097 | 117 | 0.39% |
| 1930 | 3,516 | 419 | 1.28% |
| 1940 | 3,598 | 82 | 0.23% |
| 1950 | 4,709 | 1,111 | 2.73% |
| 1960 | 8,909 | 4,200 | 6.58% |
| 1970 | 13,704 | 4,795 | 4.40% |
| 1980 | 16,251 | 2,547 | 1.72% |
| 1990 | 20,459 | 4,208 | 2.33% |
| 2000 | 26,232 | 5,773 | 2.52% |
| 2010 | 29,149 | 2,917 | 1.06% |
| 2011 | 29,251 | 102 | 0.35% |
| 2012 | 29,353 | 102 | 0.35% |
| 2013 | 29,455 | 102 | 0.35% |
| 2014 | 29,557 | 102 | 0.35% |
| 2015 | 29,659 | 102 | 0.35% |
| 2016 | 29,761 | 102 | 0.34% |
| 2017 | 29,863 | 102 | 0.34% |
| 2018 | 29,965 | 102 | 0.34% |
| 2019 | 30,067 | 102 | 0.34% |
| 2020 | 30,167 | 100 | 0.33% |
| 2021 | 30,269 | 102 | 0.34% |
| 2022 | 30,371 | 102 | 0.34% |