CensusEasy
CITY · 2020 ACS

West Liberty

Kentucky · 3,215 residents · 4.904 sq mi
Time machine
COMPARE TO
Compare
The short version

West Liberty has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $39,842. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $153,200.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 37.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 44%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,215
−2%since 2000
from 3,277 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
656 / sq mi
−2%since 2000
from 668 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
37.6
+4%since 2000
from 36.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K3K3K4K1990201020202024West Liberty
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$39,842
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $21,429 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$14,453
+29%since 2000
from $11,215 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
25.4%
+13.3 ptssince 2009
from 12.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
19.1%
−9.4 ptssince 2000
from 28.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services8.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Information7.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Public administration6.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade5.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance4.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services4.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Retail trade3.4%
US avg: 10%
Arts, entertainment, food2.1%
US avg: 2%
Professional, scientific, technical0.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$153,200
+44%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $70,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$479
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $310 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
50.8%
−3.5 ptssince 2000
from 54.3% in 2000
49.2% rent
Afford Score
3.8
+17%since 2000
from 3.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
RELATED:See current rent listings in West Liberty on RentDataNow
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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic72%(2,316)
Black14.5%(465)
Hispanic / Latino10.9%(350)
Asian0.3%(11)
Other3.7%(121)
Diversity Score57.9%(1,860)
Diversity Score
58
+43%since 2000
from 41 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.0%
+8.4 ptssince 2000
from 7.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
81.0%
+19.8 ptssince 2000
from 61.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
10.7%
+7.1 ptssince 2000
from 3.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.6 min
+33%since 2000
from 17.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
91.7%
+6.3 ptssince 2009
from 85.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
10.6%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 11.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.3%
−4.8 ptssince 2011
from 8.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
22.3%
−7.1 ptssince 2011
from 29.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
45.0%
−20.7 ptssince 2009
from 65.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
71.2%
+14.7 ptssince 2009
from 56.6% in 2009
Female
28.8%
−14.7 ptssince 2009
from 43.4% in 2009
Foreign born
2.5%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
1.6%
−86.5 ptssince 2013
from 88.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
Drill deeper

Places similar to West Liberty

Holden Heights
Pop 3,286
Jasper
Pop 3,444
High Point
Pop 3,548
Dover
Pop 3,009
Places similar to West Liberty
Head to head

Compare West Liberty to nearby cities

WEST LIBERTY VS
Ashland
Income$52,715+32%
Home value$125,000−18%
Population20,996+529%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
WEST LIBERTY VS
Winchester
Income$54,378+36%
Home value$188,300+23%
Population19,514+484%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
WEST LIBERTY VS
Ironton
Income$47,648+20%
Home value$106,700−30%
Population10,148+204%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
WEST LIBERTY VS
Huntington
Income$45,100+13%
Home value$127,200−17%
Population44,815+1242%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
Frequently asked

How many people live in West Liberty, Kentucky?

West Liberty, Kentucky has about 3,215 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in West Liberty, Kentucky earns about $39,842 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 $153,200, and the typical rent is about $479 a month.

How educated are people in West Liberty, Kentucky?

About 16.0% 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 19.1% 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 1,328 residents, a change of about 70 percent over that period.

Keep going

Explore from here

Up the hierarchy
Kentucky
Rankings
Highest income citiesFastest growing citiesMost educated cities
Compare
Compare West Liberty with another place

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

How we source and harmonize this data →