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Liberty

Missouri · 29,149 residents · 29.656 sq mi
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Liberty is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $62,796. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $165,800. Households here earn about 36% more than the Missouri median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 36.4
US median: 37.2
More educated
37% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
29,149
+11%since 2000
from 26,232 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
983 / sq mi
+11%since 2000
from 885 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
36.4
+7%since 2000
from 34.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
19K23K26K29K32K1990201020202024Liberty
202431K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$62,796
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $52,745 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,265
+25%since 2000
from $23,415 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
39.5%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 37.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
7.6%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 5.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.390
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade12.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Information9.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services8.4%
US avg: 7%
Wholesale trade6.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Public administration6%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance4.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing4.1%
US avg: 3.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food2.2%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.7%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$165,800
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $118,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$722
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $551 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
57.2%
−16.3 ptssince 2000
from 73.5% in 2000
26.9% rent
Vacancy rate
4.3%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
23.7%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 25.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
39.1%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 41.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.6
+17%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic92.4%(24,236)
Black2.5%(661)
Hispanic / Latino2.7%(703)
Asian0.6%(159)
Other0%
Diversity Score14.2%(3,716)
2010
White, non-Hispanic88.6%(25,836)
Black3.5%(1,021)
Hispanic / Latino4.1%(1,188)
Asian1%(282)
Other3.9%(1,130)
Diversity Score28.3%(8,246)
Diversity Score
28
+100%since 2000
from 14 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
37.3%
+5.3 ptssince 2000
from 32.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
93.4%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 90.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
12.2%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 10.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.7 min
+69%since 2000
from 13.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
84.9%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 87.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
7.5%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 6.6% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.5%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.6%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.2%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
3.6%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
11.8%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 12.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
39.7%
−24.9 ptssince 2009
from 64.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
Female
50.9%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.8% in 2009
Foreign born
2.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
12.0%
−36.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Liberty, Missouri?

Liberty, Missouri has about 29,149 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Liberty, Missouri?

The typical household in Liberty, Missouri earns about $62,796 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Liberty, Missouri expensive?

In Liberty, Missouri, the median home is worth about $165,800, and the typical rent is about $722 a month.

How educated are people in Liberty, Missouri?

About 37.3% of adults age 25 and over in Liberty, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Liberty, Missouri?

About 7.6% of people in Liberty, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has Liberty, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, Liberty, Missouri has grown since 1990. The population has added about 8,786 residents, a change of about 43 percent over that period.

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