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North Liberty

Iowa · 21,976 residents (2025 est.) · 9.528 sq mi
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North Liberty is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $102,102. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 15,758 residents. 55% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $303,800. At a median age of 31.7, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 31.7
US median: 38.9
More educated
55% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 77%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
21,125
+294%since 2000
from 5,367 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,217 / sq mi
+96%since 2009
from 1,133 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
31.7
+9%since 2000
from 29.2 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:21,976 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1K7K12K17K23K1990201020202024North Liberty
202421K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 56.1%(1,292)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 910.1%(2,132)
US avg: 6%
10 to 147.5%(1,578)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 195.8%(1,220)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 247.2%(1,517)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 3418%(3,804)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4418%(3,799)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5412%(2,545)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 648.2%(1,725)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 744.3%(910)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 842.2%(458)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over0.7%(145)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$102,102
+32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $42,500 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$56,369
+164%since 2000
from $21,339 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
68.0%
+37.1 ptssince 2009
from 30.9% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
6.1%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 5.5% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.440
+25%since 2010
from 0.353 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services10.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade9%
US avg: 9.9%
Information8.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Public administration7.7%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance4.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Wholesale trade3.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services2%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.9%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.1%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$303,800
+77%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $94,200 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,246
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $555 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
66.9%
−3.7 ptssince 2000
from 70.6% in 2000
33.1% rent
Vacancy rate
6.6%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
13.0%
−7.6 ptssince 2009
from 20.6% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
37.1%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 33.6% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.0
+12%since 2009
from 2.7 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
64
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
RELATED:See current rent listings in North Liberty on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.1%(5,048)
Black1.5%(79)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(128)
Asian0.8%(44)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic79.2%(16,739)
Black4%(852)
Hispanic / Latino6.5%(1,378)
Asian4.2%(886)
Other6%(1,270)
Diversity Score
45
+144%since 2009
from 18 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican3.8%(807)
Colombian1.5%(313)
Nicaraguan0.4%(84)
Puerto Rican0.2%(39)
Ecuadorian0.1%(22)
Salvadoran0.1%(21)
Peruvian0.1%(20)
Cuban0.1%(11)
Asian origin
Korean1.2%(244)
Chinese0.7%(147)
Laotian0.5%(116)
Taiwanese0.1%(26)
Japanese0.1%(24)
Vietnamese0.1%(19)
Pacific Islander origin
Ancestry
German32.2%(6,810)
Irish15.4%(3,255)
English12.6%(2,656)
Norwegian5.1%(1,087)
Italian3.3%(689)
American2.4%(500)
Polish2.3%(495)
Swedish2.1%(448)
Scottish1.7%(351)
Danish1.6%(328)
Dutch1%(221)
+ 21 more ancestry groups with data
French1%(212)
Czech0.8%(174)
Scotch-Irish0.8%(167)
Lithuanian0.7%(155)
Ukrainian0.6%(119)
Nigerian0.4%(84)
Welsh0.3%(67)
Belgian0.3%(57)
Finnish0.3%(54)
Slovak0.2%(48)
Latvian0.2%(40)
British0.2%(39)
Swiss0.2%(37)
Serbian0.1%(24)
Russian0.1%(21)
Arab0.1%(13)
Lebanese0.1%(13)
Croatian0.1%(12)
Kenyan0.1%(12)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest Irish population · Largest English population · Largest Norwegian population · Largest Mexican population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
54.5%
+20.8 ptssince 2000
from 33.7% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
98.8%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 95.2% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
18.4%
+11.4 ptssince 2000
from 7.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.6 min
+115%since 2000
from 11.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
74.9%
−6.5 ptssince 2009
from 81.3% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.3%
−5.5 ptssince 2009
from 12.8% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.6%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
16.3%
+13.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.9%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
2.9%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.3%
+0.2 ptssince 2011
from 3.1% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
77.4%
−9.9 ptssince 2011
from 87.3% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
21.0%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 18.7% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
56.2%
−16.6 ptssince 2009
from 72.8% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.1%
+5.0 ptssince 2009
from 46.1% in 2009
Female
48.9%
−5.0 ptssince 2009
from 53.9% in 2009
Foreign born
6.3%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.7%
−39.4 ptssince 2009
from 44.2% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
6.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2012
from 6.0% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.4%
−92.4 ptssince 2013
from 94.8% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
95.0%
+1.6 ptssince 2017
from 93.4% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
92.1%
−1.5 ptssince 2016
from 93.5% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
4.2%
−0.2 ptssince 2016
from 4.3% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married43.2%(3,522)
Married50.9%(4,150)
Widowed2.1%(168)
Divorced3.8%(311)
Women 15+
Never married33.1%(2,637)
Married49.5%(3,945)
Widowed4.3%(339)
Divorced13.2%(1,051)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
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Frequently asked

How many people live in North Liberty, Iowa?

North Liberty, Iowa has about 21,125 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in North Liberty, Iowa?

The typical household in North Liberty, Iowa earns about $102,102 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is North Liberty, Iowa expensive?

In North Liberty, Iowa, the median home is worth about $303,800, and the typical rent is about $1,246 a month.

How educated are people in North Liberty, Iowa?

About 54.5% of adults age 25 and over in North Liberty, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in North Liberty, Iowa?

About 6.1% of people in North Liberty, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has North Liberty, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, North Liberty, Iowa has grown since 1990. The population has added about 18,227 residents, a change of about 629 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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