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Liberty

Kentucky · 2,028 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 $30,521. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $83,800. The poverty rate of 23.6% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 42% less than the Kentucky median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
9% 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
2,028
+10%since 2000
from 1,850 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,084 / sq mi
+10%since 2000
from 989 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.0
−15%since 2000
from 46.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Liberty
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$30,521
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $18,525 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,942
+12%since 2000
from $14,269 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
13.3%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 10.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
23.6%
−4.7 ptssince 2000
from 28.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade17.6%
US avg: 10%
Information13.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance6.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services6.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration6.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade4.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.9%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$83,800
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $52,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$531
+62%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $218 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
53.0%
−7.9 ptssince 2000
from 60.9% in 2000
47.0% rent
Afford Score
2.7
−4%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic91.1%(1,848)
Black1.1%(22)
Hispanic / Latino4.2%(86)
Asian0.4%(9)
Other1.1%(22)
Diversity Score16.6%(336)
Diversity Score
17
+456%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.4%
−1.4 ptssince 2000
from 10.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
71.6%
+13.7 ptssince 2000
from 58.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.2%
−2.1 ptssince 2000
from 5.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.4 min
+15%since 2000
from 15.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
89.3%
+19.9 ptssince 2009
from 69.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
15.7%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 18.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
17.4%
+2.2 ptssince 2011
from 15.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
37.6%
−8.1 ptssince 2011
from 45.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
20.2%
−52.1 ptssince 2009
from 72.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.3%
+9.7 ptssince 2009
from 37.6% in 2009
Female
52.7%
−9.7 ptssince 2009
from 62.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.4%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
11.6%
−63.0 ptssince 2013
from 74.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Liberty, Kentucky?

Liberty, Kentucky has about 2,028 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Liberty, Kentucky?

The typical household in Liberty, Kentucky earns about $30,521 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 $83,800, and the typical rent is about $531 a month.

How educated are people in Liberty, Kentucky?

About 9.4% 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 23.6% 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 91 residents, a change of about 5 percent over that period.

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

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