CITY · 2020 ACS
West Liberty
Illinois · 96 residents · 0.511 sq mi
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Population has fallen 39% since 2021, a loss of 62 residents. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. With a median age of 47.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. The poverty rate of 39.6% is well above the national figure.
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Older
median age 47.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Owner-heavy
89% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01
Population & growth
Population, 2020 – 2024
202443
Section 02
Income & economy
Households earning $100K+
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2021
vs 0.0% in 2021
US average: 43.9%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information44.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing41.5%
Manufacturing41.5%
Construction0%
Wholesale trade0%
Retail trade0%
Transportation & warehousing0%
Finance & insurance0%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
Education & health services0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
Other services0%
Public administration0%
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Section 03
Housing
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2021
White, non-Hispanic100%(158)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2020
White, non-Hispanic99%(95)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
Section 05
Education
High school or higher
69.3%
+1.0 ptsvs 2021
vs 68.3% in 2021
US average: 88.5%
Section 07
Work & employment
Section 08
People & community
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Frequently asked
How many people live in West Liberty, Illinois?
West Liberty, Illinois has about 96 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.
How educated are people in West Liberty, Illinois?
About 7.1% 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 39.6% of people in West Liberty, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.
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