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Liberty

Kentucky · 2,168 residents · 1.871 sq mi
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Liberty has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $24,531. Population has grown 17% since 2000. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $88,600. The poverty rate of 34.4% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 41% less than the Kentucky median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 41.2
US median: 37.2
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 33%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,168
+17%since 2000
from 1,850 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,159 / sq mi
+17%since 2000
from 989 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
41.2
−12%since 2000
from 46.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Liberty
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$24,531
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $18,525 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,688
+10%since 2000
from $14,269 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
13.5%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 10.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
34.4%
+6.1 ptssince 2000
from 28.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.483
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Other services11.6%
US avg: 7%
Public administration11.6%
US avg: 4.9%
Information10.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing9%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction9%
US avg: 1.4%
Retail trade6%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance5.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.9%
US avg: 4.2%
Wholesale trade2.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services1.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$88,600
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $52,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$467
+69%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $218 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
24.8%
−36.1 ptssince 2000
from 60.9% in 2000
45.9% rent
Vacancy rate
21.6%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 20.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
36.5%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 35.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
29.5%
+9.7 ptssince 2009
from 19.9% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.6
+27%since 2000
from 2.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.8%(1,809)
Black0.7%(13)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(8)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score3%(55)
2010
White, non-Hispanic94.5%(2,048)
Black1.5%(33)
Hispanic / Latino3%(66)
Asian0.2%(4)
Other2%(44)
Diversity Score16%(347)
Diversity Score
16
+438%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.5%
+4.7 ptssince 2000
from 10.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
58.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 58.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
8.3%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 5.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.0 min
+32%since 2000
from 15.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
71.2%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 69.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
13.4%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 16.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.9%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
5.7%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
5.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% 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
18.3%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 18.1% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
19.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 19.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
37.3%
−35.0 ptssince 2009
from 72.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
37.3%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 37.6% in 2009
Female
62.7%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 62.4% in 2009
Foreign born
1.0%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
6.7%
−31.7 ptssince 2009
from 38.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Liberty, Kentucky?

Liberty, Kentucky has about 2,168 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Liberty, Kentucky?

The typical household in Liberty, Kentucky earns about $24,531 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Liberty, Kentucky expensive?

In Liberty, Kentucky, the median home is worth about $88,600, and the typical rent is about $467 a month.

How educated are people in Liberty, Kentucky?

About 15.5% of adults age 25 and over in Liberty, Kentucky hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Liberty, Kentucky?

About 34.4% of people in Liberty, Kentucky live below the federal poverty line.

Has Liberty, Kentucky grown since 1990?

Yes, Liberty, Kentucky has grown since 1990. The population has added about 231 residents, a change of about 12 percent over that period.

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

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