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Liberty

Indiana · 1,967 residents (2025 est.) · 0.787 sq mi
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Liberty has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $45,500. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 22% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $122,000. Households here earn about 37% less than the Indiana median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 41.9
US median: 38.9
Less educated
22% 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
2,052
Unchangedsince 2000
from 2,061 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,607 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 2,619 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
41.9
+12%since 2000
from 37.4 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:1,967 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Liberty
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$45,500
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,296 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,595
+92%since 2000
from $15,440 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
29.2%
+14.3 ptssince 2009
from 14.9% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
18.7%
+7.7 ptssince 2000
from 11.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.442
+7%since 2010
from 0.411 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information16.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade14.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance8.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical6.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade5.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services5.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Education & health services2.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Public administration1.4%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing1.3%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.7%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$122,000
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $67,800 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$698
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $440 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
67.5%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 63.9% in 2000
32.5% rent
Vacancy rate
10.9%
+6.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
17.8%
−12.1 ptssince 2009
from 29.9% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
45.5%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 43.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.7
+20%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
41
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.1%(2,021)
Black0.4%(8)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(9)
Asian0.2%(4)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.6%(53)
2024
White, non-Hispanic92.5%(1,899)
Black1.9%(40)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(25)
Asian1.5%(30)
Other2.8%(58)
Diversity Score17.8%(364)
Diversity Score
18
+595%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.1%
+12.9 ptssince 2000
from 9.2% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
81.7%
+6.6 ptssince 2000
from 75.2% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
5.8%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 3.2% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.2 min
+103%since 2000
from 13.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
88.3%
+10.2 ptssince 2009
from 78.1% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
9.2%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 11.6% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
1.5%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
1.1%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−8.3 ptssince 2009
from 8.3% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
5.4%
−10.5 ptssince 2009
from 15.9% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.6%
−2.1 ptssince 2011
from 5.7% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
55.8%
−7.0 ptssince 2011
from 62.8% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
24.3%
+9.1 ptssince 2009
from 15.3% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
25.4%
−32.5 ptssince 2009
from 57.9% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.0%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 45.0% in 2009
Female
54.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 55.0% in 2009
Foreign born
2.1%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
11.7%
−31.1 ptssince 2009
from 42.8% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
23.0%
+6.4 ptssince 2012
from 16.6% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.6%
−73.4 ptssince 2013
from 78.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
88.8%
+23.7 ptssince 2017
from 65.1% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
99.3%
−0.5 ptssince 2016
from 99.8% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.7%
+0.5 ptssince 2016
from 0.2% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Liberty, Indiana?

Liberty, Indiana has about 2,052 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Liberty, Indiana?

The typical household in Liberty, Indiana earns about $45,500 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Liberty, Indiana expensive?

In Liberty, Indiana, the median home is worth about $122,000, and the typical rent is about $698 a month.

How educated are people in Liberty, Indiana?

About 22.1% of adults age 25 and over in Liberty, Indiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Liberty, Indiana?

About 18.7% of people in Liberty, Indiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Liberty, Indiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Liberty, Indiana has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 16 residents, a change of about -1 percent over that period.

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

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