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Liberty

Indiana · 2,000 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 $48,836. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $91,400.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 10%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,000
−3%since 2000
from 2,061 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,541 / sq mi
−3%since 2000
from 2,619 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.2
+5%since 2000
from 37.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Liberty
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$48,836
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,296 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,945
+68%since 2000
from $15,440 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
25.6%
+10.7 ptssince 2009
from 14.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
7.5%
−3.5 ptssince 2000
from 11.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade19.4%
US avg: 10%
Information16.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade5.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services4.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance3.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration1.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Transportation & warehousing0.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$91,400
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $67,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$818
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $440 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
60.1%
−3.8 ptssince 2000
from 63.9% in 2000
39.9% rent
Afford Score
1.9
−16%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic94.4%(1,888)
Black0.5%(9)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(26)
Asian0.9%(17)
Other3.4%(69)
Diversity Score14.4%(288)
Diversity Score
14
+465%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.7%
+8.5 ptssince 2000
from 9.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
82.7%
+7.5 ptssince 2000
from 75.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.6%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 3.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.0 min
+59%since 2000
from 13.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
77.9%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 78.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.8%
−9.1 ptssince 2009
from 15.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.0%
−4.8 ptssince 2011
from 5.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
58.7%
−4.1 ptssince 2011
from 62.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
22.4%
−35.5 ptssince 2009
from 57.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.4%
+8.3 ptssince 2009
from 45.0% in 2009
Female
46.6%
−8.3 ptssince 2009
from 55.0% in 2009
Foreign born
4.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
12.5%
−65.5 ptssince 2013
from 78.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Liberty, Indiana?

Liberty, Indiana has about 2,000 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Liberty, Indiana?

The typical household in Liberty, Indiana earns about $48,836 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 $91,400, and the typical rent is about $818 a month.

How educated are people in Liberty, Indiana?

About 17.7% 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 7.5% 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 68 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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