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North Liberty

Iowa · 20,479 residents · 9.528 sq mi
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North Liberty is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $85,435. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 15,112 residents. 56% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $232,000. At a median age of 31.7, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 38% more than the Iowa median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 31.7
US median: 38.8
More educated
56% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 64%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
20,479
+282%since 2000
from 5,367 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,149 / sq mi
+282%since 2000
from 563 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
31.7
+9%since 2000
from 29.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K7K12K17K23K1990201020202024North Liberty
202421K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$85,435
+34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $42,500 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$36,664
+72%since 2000
from $21,339 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
59.0%
+28.1 ptssince 2009
from 30.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
4.4%
−1.2 ptssince 2000
from 5.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services10.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Retail trade9.4%
US avg: 10%
Public administration8.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Information7%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance3.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Wholesale trade2.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.6%
US avg: 2%
Professional, scientific, technical2.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$232,000
+64%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $94,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,160
+39%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $555 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
67.4%
−3.2 ptssince 2000
from 70.6% in 2000
32.6% rent
Afford Score
2.7
+23%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.1%(5,048)
Black1.5%(79)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(128)
Asian0.8%(44)
Other0%
Diversity Score11.5%(615)
2020
White, non-Hispanic79.7%(16,315)
Black6.3%(1,283)
Hispanic / Latino6%(1,221)
Asian3%(609)
Other2.8%(576)
Diversity Score40.7%(8,326)
Diversity Score
41
+255%since 2000
from 11 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
56.0%
+22.3 ptssince 2000
from 33.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
97.6%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 95.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
25.8%
+18.9 ptssince 2000
from 7.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.1 min
+119%since 2000
from 11.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
82.9%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 81.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.4%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.7%
−0.4 ptssince 2011
from 3.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
81.6%
−5.7 ptssince 2011
from 87.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
58.9%
−13.9 ptssince 2009
from 72.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.2%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 46.1% in 2009
Female
52.8%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 53.9% in 2009
Foreign born
8.7%
+6.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.6%
−90.2 ptssince 2013
from 94.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in North Liberty, Iowa?

North Liberty, Iowa has about 20,479 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in North Liberty, Iowa earns about $85,435 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 $232,000, and the typical rent is about $1,160 a month.

How educated are people in North Liberty, Iowa?

About 56.0% 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 4.4% 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 17,581 residents, a change of about 607 percent over that period.

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