West Liberty, Iowa Population 2022
West Liberty is a city located in Muscatine County Iowa. West Liberty has a 2020 population of 3,724. West Liberty is currently declining at a rate of -0.37% annually and its population has decreased by -0.75% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 3,752 in 2010.
The average household income in West Liberty is $66,897 with a poverty rate of 3.32%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $889 per month, and the median house value is $125,300. The median age in West Liberty is 31.4 years, 31.3 years for males, and 33.2 years for females.
West Liberty Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of West Libertywas:
- White: 83.50%
- Other race: 7.67%
- Two or more races: 3.65%
- Asian: 3.14%
- Black or African American: 2.05%
- Native American: 0.00%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,137 | 83.50% |
| Some Other Race | 288 | 7.67% |
| Two or More Races | 137 | 3.65% |
| Asian | 118 | 3.14% |
| Black or African American | 77 | 2.05% |
West Liberty Population Pyramid $2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,156 | 3.2 | 66.9 |
| Married | 614 | 4.03 | 84.2 |
| Non Family | 345 | 1.46 | 43.2 |
| Female | 178 | 3.62 | 56.2 |
| Male | 19 | 4.16 | 36.8 |
3.8
Average Family Size
3.2
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 356 | 15.64% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 249 | 10.94% |
| High School Graduate | 861 | 37.83% |
| Some College | 381 | 16.74% |
| Associates Degree | 157 | 6.90% |
| Bachelors Degree | 190 | 8.35% |
| Graduate Degree | 82 | 3.60% |
West Liberty Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,141 | 1,038 | 216 |
| Hispanic | 917 | 463 | 13 |
| Other Race | 220 | 146 | 13 |
| Asian | 77 | 29 | 18 |
| Black | 64 | 64 | 13 |
| 2+ Races | 12 | 12 | 12 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 100.00%.
$35,000
Average Earnings
$32,360
Average Male
$36,902
Average Female
West Liberty Language by Age
West Liberty Language
51.15% of West Liberty residents speak only English, while 48.85% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 45.72% of the population.
West Liberty Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,498 | 84 | 5.61% |
| Black | 77 | 28 | 36.36% |
| Hispanic | 1,852 | 10 | 0.54% |
| Other | 10 | NaN% |
3.32%
Overall Poverty Rate
4.45%
Male Poverty Rate
2.00%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in West Liberty
The race most likely to be in poverty in West Liberty is Black, with 36.36% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in West Liberty is Hispanic, with 0.54% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.69%. Among those working part-time, it was 2.18%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 8.16%.
West Liberty Marital Status
Marriage Rates
48.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
50.2%
Male Marriage Rate
46.3%
Female Marriage Rate
West Liberty Married by Age and Sex
West Liberty Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
West Liberty Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 117 | 5.35% |
| Hispanic | 8 | 0.71% |
West Liberty Veterans by Education
6.19%
Veteran Poverty Rate
32.74%
Veteran Disability Rate
71.9%
Labor Force Participation
70.1%
Employment Rate
2.5%
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
58.21%
Born in West Liberty
78.04%
Native Born
21.96%
Foreign Born
9.74%
Non Citizen
12.22%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
78.04% of West Liberty residents were born in the United States, with 58.21% having been born in Iowa. 9.74% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 3,724 | -14 | -0.37% |
| 2021 | 3,738 | -14 | -0.37% |
| 2020 | 3,752 | -14 | -0.37% |
| 2019 | 3,766 | -14 | -0.37% |
| 2018 | 3,780 | 24 | 0.64% |
| 2017 | 3,756 | 33 | 0.89% |
| 2016 | 3,723 | -15 | -0.40% |
| 2015 | 3,738 | -3 | -0.08% |
| 2014 | 3,741 | -13 | -0.35% |
| 2013 | 3,754 | 1 | 0.03% |
| 2012 | 3,753 | 7 | 0.19% |
| 2011 | 3,746 | -6 | -0.16% |
| 2010 | 3,752 | 420 | 1.19% |
| 2000 | 3,332 | 397 | 1.28% |
| 1990 | 2,935 | 212 | 0.75% |
| 1980 | 2,723 | 0.00% |