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Liberty

Illinois · 516 residents · 0.391 sq mi
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Liberty has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $42,500. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $78,700.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 36.7
US median: 37.2
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
516
−1%since 2000
from 519 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,320 / sq mi
−1%since 2000
from 1,327 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
36.7
−4%since 2000
from 38.4 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3814415025626221990201020202024Liberty
2024409
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$42,500
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,417 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,770
+19%since 2000
from $16,565 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
11.4%
−4.6 ptssince 2009
from 16.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
14.7%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 12.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.390
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade22.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Information14.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Transportation & warehousing10.4%
US avg: 3.1%
Other services6.9%
US avg: 7%
Public administration6.9%
US avg: 4.9%
Wholesale trade1.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$78,700
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $64,600 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$294
−27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $320 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
46.7%
−32.1 ptssince 2000
from 78.8% in 2000
24.3% rent
Vacancy rate
7.1%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
19.8%
+5.6 ptssince 2009
from 14.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.9
+4%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99.6%(517)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0.5%(2)
2010
White, non-Hispanic98.1%(506)
Black0.6%(3)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score1.5%(8)
Diversity Score
1
+204%since 2000
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.2%
+7.6 ptssince 2000
from 10.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
85.0%
+7.6 ptssince 2000
from 77.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.2%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 2.2% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.6 min
+58%since 2000
from 13.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
73.2%
−9.4 ptssince 2009
from 82.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
13.4%
+7.7 ptssince 2009
from 5.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
5.2%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.9% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
8.2%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.9% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
11.3%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 9.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
31.2%
−26.6 ptssince 2009
from 57.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.1%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 46.0% in 2009
Female
50.9%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 54.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
12.6%
−33.8 ptssince 2009
from 46.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Liberty, Illinois?

Liberty, Illinois has about 516 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Liberty, Illinois?

The typical household in Liberty, Illinois earns about $42,500 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Liberty, Illinois expensive?

In Liberty, Illinois, the median home is worth about $78,700, and the typical rent is about $294 a month.

How educated are people in Liberty, Illinois?

About 18.2% of adults age 25 and over in Liberty, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Liberty, Illinois?

About 14.7% of people in Liberty, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Liberty, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Liberty, Illinois has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 8 residents, a change of about -2 percent over that period.

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