Liberty township is located in Clay County Missouri. Liberty township has a 2024 population of 14,816. Liberty township is currently growing at a rate of 0.01% annually but its population has decreased by -0.9% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 14,951 in 2020.
The average household income in Liberty township is $69,908 with a poverty rate of 18.08%. The median age in Liberty township is 40.9 years: 39.7 years for males, and 42.3 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Liberty township was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 13,757 | 92.47% |
| Two or more races | 646 | 4.34% |
| Native American | 133 | 0.89% |
| Black or African American | 123 | 0.83% |
| Asian | 87 | 0.58% |
| Other race | 77 | 0.52% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 55 | 0.37% |
White
Two or more races
Native American
Black or African American
Asian
Other race
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 5,968 | 2.45 | 65.1 | 34.9 |
| Married | 2,892 | 3.07 | 78.2 | 21.8 |
| Non Family | 2,032 | 1.19 | 59.7 | 40.3 |
| Female | 604 | 2.83 | 51.8 | 48.2 |
| Male | 440 | 3.75 | 22.7 | 77.3 |
3.03
Average Family Size
2.45
Average Household Size
65.1%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,106 | 10.94% |
| Associates Degree | 733 | 7.25% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,102 | 10.9% |
| Graduate Degree | 672 | 6.65% |
| High School Graduate | 4,222 | 41.77% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 487 | 4.82% |
| Some College | 1,786 | 17.67% |
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 | 9,650 | 8,175 | 1,718 |
| 2+ Races | 254 | 181 | 37 |
| Hispanic | 132 | 109 | 18 |
| Islander | 55 | 55 | 18 |
| Black | 45 | 12 | 0 |
| Other Race | 31 | 27 | 0 |
| Native American | 20 | 20 | 1 |
| Asian | 16 | 8 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among islander people with a rate of 32.73%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $61,509 | $68,727 | $35,000 |
| Graduate Degree | $56,763 | $71,250 | $55,192 |
| High School Graduate | $34,637 | $49,231 | $27,659 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $31,739 | $36,063 | $0 |
| Overall | $41,250 | $53,499 | $29,498 |
| Some College | $37,776 | $44,677 | $28,103 |
$41,250
Average Earnings
$53,499
Average Male
$29,498
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
98.37% of Liberty township residents speak only English, while 1.63% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 0.98% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 13,408 | 2,294 | 17.11% |
| Hispanic | 434 | 123 | 28.34% |
| Multiple | 646 | 92 | 14.24% |
| Black | 123 | 90 | 73.17% |
| Other | 77 | 54 | 70.13% |
| Islander | 55 | 37 | 67.27% |
| Native | 133 | 13 | 9.77% |
| Asian | 87 | 8 | 9.2% |
18.08%
Overall Poverty Rate
15.16%
Male Poverty Rate
20.97%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Liberty township is Black, with 73.17% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Liberty township is Asian, with 9.2% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.78%. Among those working part-time, it was 22.64%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 23.58%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 21.4% |
| Some College | 19.94% |
| High School | 13.2% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 4.06% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 12.5% |
| Female Employed | 12.07% |
| Male Unemployed | 8.04% |
| Male Employed | 5.86% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $64,792 | $79,971 |
| Households | $53,635 | $69,908 |
| Married Families | $82,545 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $29,418 | $48,838 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
50.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
51.5%
Male Marriage Rate
48.8%
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
1,206
Number of Veterans
1,108
Male Veterans
98
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 585 |
| First Gulf War | 166 |
| Korea | 133 |
| Second Gulf War | 113 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 455 |
| 75+ | 318 |
| 55 to 64 | 284 |
| 35 to 54 | 126 |
| 18 to 34 | 23 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,140 | 10.56% |
| 2+ Races | 33 | 11.3% |
| Hispanic | 33 | 15% |
| Islander | 18 | 32.73% |
| Native American | 15 | 55.56% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
8.95%
Veteran Poverty Rate
50.33%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
52.8%
Labor Force Participation
51.7%
Employment Rate
2.1%
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
79.42%
Born in Liberty township
99.19%
Native Born
0.81%
Foreign Born
0.22%
Non Citizen
0.58%
Naturalized
99.19% of Liberty township residents were born in the United States, with 79.42% having been born in Missouri. 0.22% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 14,826 | 2 | 0.01% |
| 2028 | 14,824 | 2 | 0.01% |
| 2027 | 14,822 | 2 | 0.01% |
| 2026 | 14,820 | 2 | 0.01% |
| 2025 | 14,818 | 2 | 0.01% |
| 2024 | 14,816 | 2 | 0.01% |
| 2023 | 14,814 | 2 | 0.01% |
| 2022 | 14,812 | -65 | -0.44% |
| 2021 | 14,877 | -74 | -0.49% |
| 2020 | 14,951 | 519 | 3.6% |
| 2019 | 14,432 | -91 | -0.63% |
| 2018 | 14,523 | -15 | -0.1% |
| 2017 | 14,538 | -51 | -0.35% |
| 2016 | 14,589 | -116 | -0.79% |
| 2015 | 14,705 | -13 | -0.09% |
| 2014 | 14,718 | 1 | 0.01% |
| 2013 | 14,717 | 25 | 0.17% |
| 2012 | 14,692 | 4 | 0.03% |
| 2011 | 14,688 | -72 | -0.49% |
| 2010 | 14,760 | 0 | 0% |