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West Liberty

Kentucky · 3,277 residents · 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 $21,429. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 74% since 1990. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $70,700. The poverty rate of 28.6% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 36% less than the Kentucky median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 36.1
US median: 35.2
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,277
+74%since 1990
from 1,887 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
668 / sq mi
+74%since 1990
from 385 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
36.1
Unchangedsince 1990
from 36.0 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K3K3K4K1990201020202024West Liberty
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$21,429
−1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $16,439 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$11,215
+23%since 1990
from $9,133 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
28.6%
−0.5 ptssince 1990
from 29.1% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$70,700
+4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $51,600 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$310
−14%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $273 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
54.3%
−1.4 ptssince 1990
from 55.7% in 1990
45.7% rent
Afford Score
3.3
+5%since 1990
from 3.1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic96%(1,811)
Black3.4%(64)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(8)
Asian0.4%(7)
Diversity Score10.7%(202)
2000
White, non-Hispanic78.7%(2,579)
Black18.1%(593)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(41)
Asian0.2%(7)
Diversity Score40.6%(1,329)
Diversity Score
41
+279%since 1990
from 11 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.6%
−4.9 ptssince 1990
from 12.5% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
61.2%
+4.8 ptssince 1990
from 56.4% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
3.6%
−2.3 ptssince 1990
from 5.9% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.8 min
−7%since 1990
from 19.2 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in West Liberty, Kentucky?

West Liberty, Kentucky has about 3,277 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in West Liberty, Kentucky earns about $21,429 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 $70,700, and the typical rent is about $310 a month.

How educated are people in West Liberty, Kentucky?

About 7.6% 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 28.6% 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 1,390 residents, a change of about 74 percent over that period.

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

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