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North Liberty

Indiana · 1,623 residents · 1.028 sq mi
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North Liberty has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $48,458. Population has grown 16% since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $129,600. At a median age of 34.3, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 34.3
US median: 38.8
Average education
29% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,623
+16%since 2000
from 1,402 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,579 / sq mi
+16%since 2000
from 1,364 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
34.3
+1%since 2000
from 34.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K2K2K2K1990201020202024North Liberty
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$48,458
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,850 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,007
+46%since 2000
from $16,469 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
24.6%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 20.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
12.5%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 10.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade21.4%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade10.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance7.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Information7%
US avg: 11.1%
Professional, scientific, technical6.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services4.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$129,600
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $79,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$421
−43%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $488 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
69.1%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 68.5% in 2000
30.9% rent
Afford Score
2.7
+18%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.2%(1,363)
Black0.4%(6)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(10)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.9%(40)
2020
White, non-Hispanic90%(1,461)
Black0.2%(4)
Hispanic / Latino4.3%(69)
Asian0.4%(7)
Other0.4%(7)
Diversity Score13.4%(218)
Diversity Score
13
+367%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
28.5%
+16.9 ptssince 2000
from 11.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.2%
+12.4 ptssince 2000
from 82.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.7%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 4.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.5 min
+50%since 2000
from 17.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.7%
−5.1 ptssince 2009
from 85.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
21.2%
+15.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.1%
−11.3 ptssince 2011
from 14.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
52.9%
−10.5 ptssince 2011
from 63.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
36.6%
−29.9 ptssince 2009
from 66.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 44.6% in 2009
Female
55.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 55.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.5%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.5%
−77.5 ptssince 2013
from 85.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in North Liberty, Indiana?

North Liberty, Indiana has about 1,623 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in North Liberty, Indiana?

The typical household in North Liberty, Indiana earns about $48,458 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is North Liberty, Indiana expensive?

In North Liberty, Indiana, the median home is worth about $129,600, and the typical rent is about $421 a month.

How educated are people in North Liberty, Indiana?

About 28.5% of adults age 25 and over in North Liberty, Indiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in North Liberty, Indiana?

About 12.5% of people in North Liberty, Indiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has North Liberty, Indiana grown since 1990?

Yes, North Liberty, Indiana has grown since 1990. The population has added about 257 residents, a change of about 19 percent over that period.

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

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