Liberty is a town located in Amite County Mississippi. Liberty has a 2024 population of 530. It is also the county seat of Amite County. Liberty is currently declining at a rate of -1.3% annually and its population has decreased by -5.02% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 558 in 2020.
The average household income in Liberty is $46,791 with a poverty rate of 20.19%. The median age in Liberty is 52.7 years: 45.3 years for males, and 53.9 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Liberty was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 496 | 56.95% |
| Black or African American | 312 | 35.82% |
| Two or more races | 50 | 5.74% |
| Native American | 11 | 1.26% |
| Other race | 2 | 0.23% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Native American
Other race
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 367 | 2.04 | 70.3 | 29.7 |
| Non Family | 160 | 1.04 | 78.1 | 21.9 |
| Married | 146 | 2.83 | 74.7 | 25.3 |
| Female | 51 | 2.86 | 27.5 | 72.5 |
| Male | 10 | 2.3 | 100 | 0 |
2.72
Average Family Size
2.04
Average Household Size
70.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 73 | 10.64% |
| Associates Degree | 65 | 9.48% |
| Bachelors Degree | 51 | 7.43% |
| Graduate Degree | 59 | 8.6% |
| High School Graduate | 265 | 38.63% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 36 | 5.25% |
| Some College | 137 | 19.97% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 404 | 358 | 71 |
| Black | 252 | 197 | 35 |
| 2+ Races | 17 | 17 | 4 |
| Native American | 11 | 3 | 0 |
| Other Race | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 2 | 2 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among other race people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 23.53%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $48,250 | $0 | $45,938 |
| Graduate Degree | $56,384 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $0 | $20,556 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $0 | $55,764 | $18,250 |
| Some College | $0 | $73,011 | $19,250 |
$0
Average Earnings
$55,764
Average Male
$18,250
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
97.36% of Liberty residents speak only English, while 2.64% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 1.39% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 258 | 104 | 40.31% |
| White | 429 | 35 | 8.16% |
| Native | 11 | 8 | 72.73% |
| Multiple | 50 | 4 | 8% |
20.19%
Overall Poverty Rate
12.89%
Male Poverty Rate
25.58%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Liberty is Native, with 72.73% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Liberty is Multiple, with 8% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 16.67%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 33.84%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 42.31% |
| High School | 29.49% |
| Some College | 16.39% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 0% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $41,691 | $61,412 |
| Households | $33,682 | $46,791 |
| Married Families | $77,700 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $16,905 | $27,443 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
42.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
49.1%
Male Marriage Rate
37.8%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
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.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
52
Number of Veterans
48
Male Veterans
4
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 30 |
| Korea | 9 |
| World War II | 6 |
| Second Gulf War | 5 |
| First Gulf War | 1 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 38 |
| 65 to 74 | 6 |
| 18 to 34 | 4 |
| 55 to 64 | 4 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 43 | 10.24% |
| Black | 8 | 3.15% |
| 2+ Races | 1 | 5.56% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
15.79%
Veteran Poverty Rate
18.42%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
34.2%
Labor Force Participation
32%
Employment Rate
6.5%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
72.9%
Born in Liberty
99.2%
Native Born
0.8%
Foreign Born
0.8%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
99.2% of Liberty residents were born in the United States, with 72.9% having been born in Mississippi. 0.8% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Africa.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 495 | -7 | -1.39% |
| 2028 | 502 | -7 | -1.38% |
| 2027 | 509 | -7 | -1.36% |
| 2026 | 516 | -7 | -1.34% |
| 2025 | 523 | -7 | -1.32% |
| 2024 | 530 | -7 | -1.3% |
| 2023 | 537 | -8 | -1.47% |
| 2022 | 545 | -6 | -1.09% |
| 2021 | 551 | -7 | -1.25% |
| 2020 | 558 | -82 | -12.81% |
| 2019 | 640 | -6 | -0.93% |
| 2018 | 646 | -9 | -1.37% |
| 2017 | 655 | -1 | -0.15% |
| 2016 | 656 | -7 | -1.06% |
| 2015 | 663 | -4 | -0.6% |
| 2014 | 667 | -13 | -1.91% |
| 2013 | 680 | -7 | -1.02% |
| 2012 | 687 | -10 | -1.43% |
| 2011 | 697 | -3 | -0.43% |
| 2010 | 700 | 0 | 0% |