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West Liberty

Illinois · 43 residents · 0.511 sq mi
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West Liberty has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $35,556. Population has grown 16% since 2023. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $52,000. With a median age of 59.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 57% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 59.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
0% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
43
+16%since 2023
from 37 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Population density
84 / sq mi
+16%since 2023
from 72 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
59.3
Unchangedsince 2023
from 59.3 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
25619813417020202024West Liberty
202443
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$35,556
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $35,536 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2022 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,453
+1%since 2023
from $31,989 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.143
−2%since 2023
from 0.146 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information100%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$52,000
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $51,700 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2021 – 2024
Owner-occupied
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
0.0% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Afford Score
1.5
+1%since 2023
from 1.5 in 2023
2022 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic100%(37)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic100%(43)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
Diversity Score
0
from 0 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
79.1%
+0.7 ptssince 2023
from 78.4% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
23.3%
−1.1 ptssince 2023
from 24.3% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.2%
−1.8 ptssince 2023
from 45.9% in 2023
Female
55.8%
+1.8 ptssince 2023
from 54.1% in 2023
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
20.9%
−0.7 ptssince 2023
from 21.6% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in West Liberty, Illinois?

West Liberty, Illinois has about 43 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in West Liberty, Illinois earns about $35,556 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is West Liberty, Illinois expensive?

In West Liberty, Illinois, the median home is worth about $52,000.

How educated are people in West Liberty, Illinois?

About 0.0% of adults age 25 and over in West Liberty, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in West Liberty, Illinois?

About 0.0% of people in West Liberty, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

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

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