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Liberty

Missouri · 30,167 residents · 29.656 sq mi
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Liberty is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $78,184. Population has grown 15% since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $194,900. Households here earn about 36% more than the Missouri median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 37.8
US median: 38.8
More educated
37% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
30,167
+15%since 2000
from 26,232 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,017 / sq mi
+15%since 2000
from 885 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
37.8
+11%since 2000
from 34.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
19K23K26K29K32K1990201020202024Liberty
202431K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$78,184
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $52,745 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$34,296
+46%since 2000
from $23,415 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
52.5%
+14.7 ptssince 2009
from 37.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
7.0%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 5.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade13.6%
US avg: 10%
Information12.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade6.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services6.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance4.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Public administration4.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Professional, scientific, technical4.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.2%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing1.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$194,900
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $118,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$905
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $551 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
71.0%
−2.4 ptssince 2000
from 73.5% in 2000
29.0% rent
Afford Score
2.5
+11%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic82.4%(24,858)
Black4.5%(1,349)
Hispanic / Latino5.6%(1,688)
Asian1%(303)
Other2.9%(863)
Diversity Score32.7%(9,874)
Diversity Score
33
+131%since 2000
from 14 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
36.9%
+4.9 ptssince 2000
from 32.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.1%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 90.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
11.5%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 10.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.2 min
+65%since 2000
from 13.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
83.0%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 87.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.2%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.4%
−3.7 ptssince 2011
from 6.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
68.3%
+0.9 ptssince 2011
from 67.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
40.7%
−23.9 ptssince 2009
from 64.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.9%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
Female
50.1%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 50.8% in 2009
Foreign born
3.0%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.7%
−81.9 ptssince 2013
from 88.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Liberty, Missouri?

Liberty, Missouri has about 30,167 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Liberty, Missouri?

The typical household in Liberty, Missouri earns about $78,184 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 $194,900, and the typical rent is about $905 a month.

How educated are people in Liberty, Missouri?

About 36.9% 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 7.0% 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 9,804 residents, a change of about 48 percent over that period.

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