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West Liberty

Kentucky · 3,435 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 $25,026. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $112,500. The poverty rate of 31.3% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 40% less than the Kentucky median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 35.9
US median: 37.2
Less educated
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 26%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,435
+5%since 2000
from 3,277 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
700 / sq mi
+5%since 2000
from 668 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
35.9
−1%since 2000
from 36.1 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K3K3K4K1990201020202024West Liberty
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$25,026
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $21,429 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,525
+47%since 2000
from $11,215 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
16.4%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 12.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
31.3%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 28.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.549
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Other services13.4%
US avg: 7%
Public administration12.3%
US avg: 4.9%
Information11.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance6.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical5.9%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food5.6%
US avg: 2.4%
Retail trade4.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade4.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing1.6%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0.5%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$112,500
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $70,700 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$384
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $310 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
25.7%
−28.6 ptssince 2000
from 54.3% in 2000
49.9% rent
Vacancy rate
12.2%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 13.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
17.1%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 18.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
46.4%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.5
+36%since 2000
from 3.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic79%(2,713)
Black16.9%(580)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(61)
Asian0.9%(32)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score41%(1,409)
Diversity Score
41
+1%since 2000
from 41 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.9%
+15.3 ptssince 2000
from 7.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
73.0%
+11.8 ptssince 2000
from 61.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
11.3%
+7.7 ptssince 2000
from 3.6% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
14.6 min
−18%since 2000
from 17.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
82.1%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 85.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
3.2%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
10.1%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
4.6%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 6.2% 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
9.2%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 11.6% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
22.7%
+5.8 ptssince 2009
from 16.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
41.6%
−24.0 ptssince 2009
from 65.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.2%
−5.3 ptssince 2009
from 56.6% in 2009
Female
48.8%
+5.3 ptssince 2009
from 43.4% in 2009
Foreign born
1.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
7.7%
−49.5 ptssince 2009
from 57.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in West Liberty, Kentucky?

West Liberty, Kentucky has about 3,435 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in West Liberty, Kentucky earns about $25,026 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 $112,500, and the typical rent is about $384 a month.

How educated are people in West Liberty, Kentucky?

About 22.9% 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 31.3% 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 1,548 residents, a change of about 82 percent over that period.

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

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