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Liberty

County:
Amite County
County Seat:
Yes
Area (mi²):
2.061
State:
Mississippi

Liberty is a town located in Amite County, Mississippi. Liberty has a 2026 population of 518. It is also the county seat of Amite County. Liberty is currently declining at a rate of -1.33% annually and its population has decreased by -7.5% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 560 in 2020.

The median household income in Liberty is $43,529 with a poverty rate of 24.11%. The median age in Liberty is 46.4 years: 46.2 years for males, and 46.7 years for females. For every 100 females there are 82.3 males.

518
Total Population
251
Density (mi²)
-7 -1.33%
Growth

Liberty Population

Liberty Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
2026518-7-1.33%
2025525-7-1.32%
2024532-10-1.85%
2023542-6-1.09%
2022548-6-1.08%
2021554-6-1.07%
2020560-1-0.18%
2019640-6-0.93%
2018646-9-1.37%
2017655-1-0.15%
2016656-7-1.06%
2015663-4-0.6%
2014667-13-1.91%
2013680-7-1.02%
2012687-10-1.43%
2011697-31-4.26%
2010700-1-0.14%

Median Age

Overall: 46.4 years
Female: 46.7 years
Male: 46.2 years

Liberty Adults

There are 710 adults, (291 of whom are seniors) in Liberty.

Sex Ratio

Female: 474 (54.9%)
Male: 390 (45.1%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Liberty includes 68.63% White, 28.24% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for Native American, Two or more races, other race and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White59368.63%
Black or African American24428.24%
Native American151.74%
Two or more races101.16%
Other race20.23%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Other race20.23%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White59368.63%
Black or African American24428.24%
Native American151.74%
Two or more races101.16%

Liberty Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Liberty 's average per capita income is $60,346. Household income levels show a median of $43,529. The poverty rate stands at 24.11%.

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$83,841-
Families$56,806$67,678
Households$43,529$54,239
Non Families$16,964$32,764

$60,346

Average Income

$43,529

Median Household Income

24.11%

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)