State
County
Land Area (mi²)
28.8 sq mi
Density (mi²)
1,131.10/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
0.79% (255)
Growth Since 2010
11.87% (3,461)
Rank in State
Rank in Country
Liberty, Missouri Population 2021
32,610
Liberty is a city located in Clay County Missouri. It is also the county seat of Clay County. With a 2020 population of 32,610, it is the 20th largest city in Missouri and the 1207th largest city in the United States . Liberty is currently growing at a rate of 0.79% annually and its population has increased by 11.87% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 29,149 in 2010. Spanning over 29 miles, Liberty has a population density of 1,131 people per square mile.
The average household income in Liberty is $94,611 with a poverty rate of 7.61%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $922 per month, and the median house value is $182,000. 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: 91.43%
- Black or African American: 4.06%
- Two or more races: 2.22%
- Other race: 1.05%
- Asian: 0.82%
- Native American: 0.39%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.04%
The current population of Liberty, Missouri is 32,610 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates. The US Census estimates the 2018 population at 32,610.The last official US Census in 2010 recorded the population at 29,149.
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 28,642 | 91.43% |
| Black or African American | 1,271 | 4.06% |
| Two or More Races | 695 | 2.22% |
| Some Other Race | 330 | 1.05% |
| Asian | 257 | 0.82% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 122 | 0.39% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 11 | 0.04% |
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Liberty Population Pyramid $2021
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| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 11,228 | 2.67 | 73 |
| Married | 5,894 | 3.24 | 88.6 |
| Non Family | 3,640 | 1.28 | 54.9 |
| Female | 1,403 | 3.76 | 55.2 |
| Male | 291 | 3.43 | 67.4 |
3.24
Average Family Size
2.67
Average Household Size
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 336 | 1.61% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 722 | 3.46% |
| High School Graduate | 5,539 | 26.58% |
| Some College | 4,860 | 23.32% |
| Associates Degree | 1,345 | 6.45% |
| Bachelors Degree | 5,311 | 25.48% |
| Graduate Degree | 2,728 | 13.09% |
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Liberty Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 18,645 | 17,913 | 7,509 |
| Hispanic | 964 | 795 | 141 |
| Black | 696 | 588 | 189 |
| 2+ Races | 367 | 325 | 154 |
| Other Race | 158 | 89 | 21 |
| Asian | 152 | 135 | 70 |
| Native American | 86 | 86 | 10 |
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 46.05%.
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$45,667
Average Earnings
$53,776
Average Male
$38,337
Average Female
Liberty Language by Age
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Liberty Language
95.38% of Liberty residents speak only English, while 4.62% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 2.66% of the population.
Liberty Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 26,183 | 1,697 | 6.48% |
| Black | 1,059 | 263 | 24.83% |
| Hispanic | 1,746 | 180 | 10.31% |
| Native | 119 | 65 | 54.62% |
| Multiple | 646 | 55 | 8.51% |
| Other | 316 | 44 | 13.92% |
7.61%
Overall Poverty Rate
6.92%
Male Poverty Rate
8.27%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Liberty
The race most likely to be in poverty in Liberty is Native, with 54.62% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Liberty is White, with 6.48% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.85%. Among those working part-time, it was 15.67%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 12.15%.
Liberty Marital Status
Marriage Rates
49.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
50.5%
Male Marriage Rate
47.8%
Female Marriage Rate
Liberty Married by Age and Sex
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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 35-44.
Liberty Marital Status by Race
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,669 | 7.65% |
| Black | 71 | 7.30% |
| 2+ Races | 64 | 13.33% |
| Hispanic | 43 | 3.75% |
| Other Race | 30 | 13.33% |
| Native American | 19 | 20.65% |
Liberty Veterans by Education
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5.57%
Veteran Poverty Rate
25.98%
Veteran Disability Rate
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68.3%
Labor Force Participation
66.6%
Employment Rate
2.5%
Unemployment Rate
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Origin of Non-Citizens
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Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
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60.10%
Born in Liberty
97.97%
Native Born
2.03%
Foreign Born
0.49%
Non Citizen
1.54%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
97.97% of Liberty residents were born in the United States, with 60.10% having been born in Missouri. 0.49% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Note: 2020 and 2021 data is projected
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 32,610 | 255 | 0.79% |
| 2020 | 32,355 | 255 | 0.79% |
| 2019 | 32,100 | 255 | 0.80% |
| 2018 | 31,845 | 316 | 1.00% |
| 2017 | 31,529 | 853 | 2.78% |
| 2016 | 30,676 | 179 | 0.59% |
| 2015 | 30,497 | 98 | 0.32% |
| 2014 | 30,399 | 219 | 0.73% |
| 2013 | 30,180 | 287 | 0.96% |
| 2012 | 29,893 | 273 | 0.92% |
| 2011 | 29,620 | 298 | 1.02% |
| 2010 | 29,322 | 3,090 | 1.12% |
| 2000 | 26,232 | 5,773 | 2.52% |
| 1990 | 20,459 | 4,208 | 2.33% |
| 1980 | 16,251 | 2,547 | 1.72% |
| 1970 | 13,704 | 4,795 | 4.40% |
| 1960 | 8,909 | 4,200 | 6.58% |
| 1950 | 4,709 | 1,111 | 2.73% |
| 1940 | 3,598 | 82 | 0.23% |
| 1930 | 3,516 | 419 | 1.28% |
| 1920 | 3,097 | 117 | 0.39% |
| 1910 | 2,980 | 380 | 1.37% |
| 1900 | 2,600 | 42 | 0.16% |
| 1890 | 2,558 | 0.00% |