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Liberty

Indiana · 2,061 residents · 0.787 sq mi
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Liberty has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $30,296. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $67,800. Households here earn about 27% less than the Indiana median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 37.4
US median: 35.2
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 36%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,061
Unchangedsince 1990
from 2,068 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,619 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 1990
from 2,628 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
37.4
+4%since 1990
from 35.9 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Liberty
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$30,296
+2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $22,554 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,440
+55%since 1990
from $9,947 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
11.0%
−0.5 ptssince 1990
from 11.6% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$67,800
+36%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $37,900 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$440
+24%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $270 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
63.9%
−0.5 ptssince 1990
from 64.4% in 1990
36.1% rent
Afford Score
2.2
+33%since 1990
from 1.7 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic98.9%(2,046)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1%(20)
Asian0.5%(10)
Diversity Score5%(103)
2000
White, non-Hispanic98.1%(2,021)
Black0.4%(8)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(9)
Asian0.2%(4)
Diversity Score2.6%(53)
Diversity Score
3
−49%since 1990
from 5 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.2%
−1.5 ptssince 1990
from 10.6% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
75.2%
+7.8 ptssince 1990
from 67.4% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
3.2%
−2.1 ptssince 1990
from 5.4% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
13.9 min
−32%since 1990
from 20.3 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Liberty, Indiana?

Liberty, Indiana has about 2,061 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Liberty, Indiana?

The typical household in Liberty, Indiana earns about $30,296 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 $67,800, and the typical rent is about $440 a month.

How educated are people in Liberty, Indiana?

About 9.2% 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 11.0% 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 7 residents, a change of about -0 percent over that period.

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

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