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Liberty

Indiana · 2,133 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 $36,635. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $87,100. The poverty rate of 25.6% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 34.7
US median: 37.2
Less educated
13% 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
2,133
+3%since 2000
from 2,061 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,710 / sq mi
+3%since 2000
from 2,619 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
34.7
−7%since 2000
from 37.4 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Liberty
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$36,635
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,296 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,189
+11%since 2000
from $15,440 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
20.3%
+5.4 ptssince 2009
from 14.9% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
25.6%
+14.6 ptssince 2000
from 11.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.411
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade16.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Information12.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance8.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade7.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Education & health services5.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing3.8%
US avg: 3.1%
Other services3.1%
US avg: 7%
Public administration3.1%
US avg: 4.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction2.1%
US avg: 1.4%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$87,100
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $67,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$628
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $440 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
43.9%
−20.0 ptssince 2000
from 63.9% in 2000
38.1% rent
Vacancy rate
3.9%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
27.4%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 29.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
29.4%
−13.6 ptssince 2009
from 43.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.4
+6%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic95.9%(2,046)
Black0.8%(16)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(33)
Asian0.4%(9)
Other2.4%(51)
Diversity Score12.2%(261)
Diversity Score
12
+379%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.9%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 9.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
81.8%
+6.6 ptssince 2000
from 75.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.3%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 3.2% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.2 min
+74%since 2000
from 13.9 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
85.4%
+7.3 ptssince 2009
from 78.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
9.8%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 11.6% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.1%
−5.2 ptssince 2009
from 8.3% 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
7.1%
−8.8 ptssince 2009
from 15.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
13.8%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 15.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
21.8%
−36.1 ptssince 2009
from 57.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 45.0% in 2009
Female
54.3%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 55.0% in 2009
Foreign born
3.4%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
7.3%
−35.5 ptssince 2009
from 42.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Liberty, Indiana?

Liberty, Indiana has about 2,133 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Liberty, Indiana?

The typical household in Liberty, Indiana earns about $36,635 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 $87,100, and the typical rent is about $628 a month.

How educated are people in Liberty, Indiana?

About 12.9% 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 25.6% of people in Liberty, Indiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Liberty, Indiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Liberty, Indiana has grown since 1990. The population has added about 65 residents, a change of about 3 percent over that period.

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

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