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Liberty

Mississippi · 728 residents · 2.061 sq mi
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Liberty has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $21,591. Population has grown 15% since 2000. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $73,100. With a median age of 47.5, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 43% less than the Mississippi median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 47.5
US median: 37.2
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 5%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
728
+15%since 2000
from 633 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
353 / sq mi
+15%since 2000
from 307 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
47.5
+29%since 2000
from 36.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
5296227168099021990201020202024Liberty
2024864
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$21,591
−29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,882 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,495
+19%since 2000
from $13,062 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
4.6%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 7.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
20.7%
−0.9 ptssince 2000
from 21.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.452
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade38.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Information5.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance3.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services3%
US avg: 0.9%
Wholesale trade2.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Arts, entertainment, food2.2%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services1.7%
US avg: 7%
Public administration1.7%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.9%
US avg: 1.4%
Professional, scientific, technical0.9%
US avg: 4.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$73,100
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $60,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$395
+43%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $218 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
27.4%
−40.6 ptssince 2000
from 68.1% in 2000
26.7% rent
Vacancy rate
21.5%
+8.5 ptssince 2009
from 13.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
17.6%
−10.7 ptssince 2009
from 28.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
33.0%
−15.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.4
+33%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic73.5%(465)
Black24.2%(153)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(12)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score49.5%(313)
2010
White, non-Hispanic68.3%(497)
Black30.5%(222)
Hispanic / Latino1%(7)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.2%(1)
Diversity Score54.9%(400)
Diversity Score
55
+11%since 2000
from 49 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.4%
−11.6 ptssince 2000
from 19.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
82.1%
+15.8 ptssince 2000
from 66.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−6.4 ptssince 2000
from 6.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
33.4 min
+11%since 2000
from 30.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
63.4%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 60.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
35.7%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 36.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.9%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% 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
20.4%
−5.1 ptssince 2009
from 25.5% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
12.2%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 13.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
17.8%
−36.1 ptssince 2009
from 53.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
38.7%
−9.0 ptssince 2009
from 47.6% in 2009
Female
61.3%
+9.0 ptssince 2009
from 52.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
6.4%
−45.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Liberty, Mississippi?

Liberty, Mississippi has about 728 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Liberty, Mississippi?

The typical household in Liberty, Mississippi earns about $21,591 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Liberty, Mississippi expensive?

In Liberty, Mississippi, the median home is worth about $73,100, and the typical rent is about $395 a month.

How educated are people in Liberty, Mississippi?

About 7.4% of adults age 25 and over in Liberty, Mississippi hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Liberty, Mississippi?

About 20.7% of people in Liberty, Mississippi live below the federal poverty line.

Has Liberty, Mississippi grown since 1990?

Yes, Liberty, Mississippi has grown since 1990. The population has added about 106 residents, a change of about 17 percent over that period.

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