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West Liberty

Iowa · 3,858 residents · 1.767 sq mi
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West Liberty has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $57,396. Population has grown 16% since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $119,100. At a median age of 33.4, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 33.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,858
+16%since 2000
from 3,332 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,183 / sq mi
+16%since 2000
from 1,886 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
33.4
+5%since 2000
from 31.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K3K4K4K1990201020202024West Liberty
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$57,396
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,925 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,213
+44%since 2000
from $15,420 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
31.8%
+8.0 ptssince 2009
from 23.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
3.3%
−4.1 ptssince 2000
from 7.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade42.8%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade7.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Information4.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Other services2.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Construction2.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance1.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing1%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing0.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$119,100
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $83,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$936
+41%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $442 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
64.0%
−4.2 ptssince 2000
from 68.2% in 2000
36.0% rent
Afford Score
2.1
−5%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic54.8%(1,826)
Black0.3%(10)
Hispanic / Latino40.5%(1,349)
Asian3.5%(117)
Other0%
Diversity Score65.8%(2,191)
2020
White, non-Hispanic37.7%(1,455)
Black0.4%(16)
Hispanic / Latino58.3%(2,250)
Asian1.8%(68)
Other2.8%(109)
Diversity Score65.8%(2,539)
Diversity Score
66
Unchangedsince 2000
from 66 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.1%
−1.4 ptssince 2000
from 14.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
73.8%
+5.8 ptssince 2000
from 68.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 4.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.1 min
+60%since 2000
from 12.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
88.9%
+20.7 ptssince 2009
from 68.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
9.8%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 6.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.1%
−8.2 ptssince 2011
from 10.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
69.9%
−2.3 ptssince 2011
from 72.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
21.9%
−36.3 ptssince 2009
from 58.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.5%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
Female
46.5%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
Foreign born
20.2%
−6.1 ptssince 2009
from 26.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.2%
−76.3 ptssince 2013
from 80.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in West Liberty, Iowa?

West Liberty, Iowa has about 3,858 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in West Liberty, Iowa earns about $57,396 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is West Liberty, Iowa expensive?

In West Liberty, Iowa, the median home is worth about $119,100, and the typical rent is about $936 a month.

How educated are people in West Liberty, Iowa?

About 13.1% of adults age 25 and over in West Liberty, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in West Liberty, Iowa?

About 3.3% of people in West Liberty, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has West Liberty, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, West Liberty, Iowa has grown since 1990. The population has added about 923 residents, a change of about 31 percent over that period.

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