West Liberty Flag

West Liberty

County:
Ohio County
County Seat:
No
Area (mi²):
1.092
State:
West Virginia

West Liberty is a town located in Ohio County, West Virginia. West Liberty has a 2026 population of 1,426. West Liberty is currently declining at a rate of -0.28% annually and its population has decreased by -1.66% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,450 in 2020.

The median household income in West Liberty is $43,750 with a poverty rate of 33.61%. The median age in West Liberty is 20.7 years: 20.8 years for males, and 20.6 years for females. For every 100 females there are 67.5 males.

1.4K
Total Population
1,306
Density (mi²)
-4 -0.28%
Growth

West Liberty Population

West Liberty Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
20261,426-4-0.28%
20251,430-4-0.28%
20241,434-3-0.21%
20231,437-2-0.14%
20221,43950.35%
20211,434-16-1.1%
20201,450-2-0.14%
20191,450-1-0.07%
20181,451-6-0.41%
20171,457-6-0.41%
20161,463-8-0.54%
20151,471-113-7.13%
20141,584-44-2.7%
20131,628-78-4.57%
20121,706-25-1.44%
20111,73118912.26%
20101,73410.06%

Median Age

Overall: 20.7 years
Female: 20.6 years
Male: 20.8 years

West Liberty Adults

There are 1,453 adults, (76 of whom are seniors) in West Liberty.

Sex Ratio

Female: 884 (59.7%)
Male: 597 (40.3%)

Demographics

The racial composition of West Liberty includes 86.97% White, 5.06% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for other race, Asian and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White1,28886.97%
Two or more races896.01%
Black or African American755.06%
Other race241.62%
Asian50.34%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Other race241.62%
Two or more races191.28%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White1,28886.97%
Black or African American755.06%
Two or more races704.73%
Asian50.34%

West Liberty Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

West Liberty 's average per capita income is $34,375. Household income levels show a median of $43,750. The poverty rate stands at 33.61%.

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$97,500-
Families$87,083$94,161
Households$43,750$59,779
Non Families-$34,602

$34,375

Average Income

$43,750

Median Household Income

33.61%

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)