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West Liberty

Kentucky · 3,339 residents (2025 est.) · 4.904 sq mi
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West Liberty has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $48,235. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $206,300.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 42.7
US median: 38.9
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 60%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,295
+1%since 2000
from 3,277 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
672 / sq mi
+1%since 2000
from 668 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
42.7
+18%since 2000
from 36.1 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:3,339 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K3K3K4K1990201020202024West Liberty
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$48,235
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $21,429 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,380
+46%since 2000
from $11,215 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
35.6%
+23.6 ptssince 2009
from 12.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
17.4%
−11.2 ptssince 2000
from 28.6% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.471
−14%since 2010
from 0.549 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information15.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade11.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services5.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration4.7%
US avg: 4.8%
Wholesale trade4.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance3.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Education & health services2.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.7%
US avg: 2.2%
Professional, scientific, technical1.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction1%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$206,300
+60%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $70,700 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$600
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $310 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
58.5%
+4.1 ptssince 2000
from 54.3% in 2000
41.5% rent
Vacancy rate
6.5%
−6.8 ptssince 2009
from 13.3% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
15.7%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 18.4% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
38.2%
−10.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.3
+30%since 2000
from 3.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
53
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic78.7%(2,579)
Black18.1%(593)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(41)
Asian0.2%(7)
Other0%
Diversity Score40.6%(1,329)
2024
White, non-Hispanic75.7%(2,494)
Black17.1%(565)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(81)
Asian1.6%(53)
Other3.1%(102)
Diversity Score49.5%(1,630)
Diversity Score
49
+22%since 2000
from 41 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.8%
+7.2 ptssince 2000
from 7.6% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
84.2%
+23.0 ptssince 2000
from 61.2% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
7.1%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 3.6% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.6 min
+4%since 2000
from 17.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
71.4%
−14.0 ptssince 2009
from 85.4% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
18.1%
+15.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
1.4%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
8.5%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.7%
−5.6 ptssince 2009
from 6.2% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
8.2%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 11.6% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.3%
−1.7 ptssince 2011
from 8.1% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
20.5%
−8.8 ptssince 2011
from 29.3% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
14.9%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 16.9% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
41.7%
−24.0 ptssince 2009
from 65.7% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
74.1%
+17.5 ptssince 2009
from 56.6% in 2009
Female
25.9%
−17.5 ptssince 2009
from 43.4% in 2009
Foreign born
1.9%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.9%
−50.4 ptssince 2009
from 57.2% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
23.5%
+4.8 ptssince 2012
from 18.7% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.2%
−85.9 ptssince 2013
from 88.1% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
85.8%
+15.1 ptssince 2017
from 70.7% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.5%
+2.0 ptssince 2016
from 96.5% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.0%
−1.6 ptssince 2016
from 2.6% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in West Liberty, Kentucky?

West Liberty, Kentucky has about 3,295 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in West Liberty, Kentucky?

The typical household in West Liberty, Kentucky earns about $48,235 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is West Liberty, Kentucky expensive?

In West Liberty, Kentucky, the median home is worth about $206,300, and the typical rent is about $600 a month.

How educated are people in West Liberty, Kentucky?

About 14.8% of adults age 25 and over in West Liberty, Kentucky hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in West Liberty, Kentucky?

About 17.4% of people in West Liberty, Kentucky live below the federal poverty line.

Has West Liberty, Kentucky grown since 1990?

Yes, West Liberty, Kentucky has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,408 residents, a change of about 75 percent over that period.

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