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Liberty

Mississippi · 560 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 $32,270. Population has declined 12% since 2000. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $87,200. With a median age of 54.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 31% less than the Mississippi median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 54.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
15% 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
560
−12%since 2000
from 633 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
272 / sq mi
−12%since 2000
from 307 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
54.5
+48%since 2000
from 36.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5296227168099021990201020202024Liberty
2024864
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$32,270
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,882 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,294
+48%since 2000
from $13,062 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
11.3%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 7.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
12.6%
−8.9 ptssince 2000
from 21.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information11.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services6.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration6.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance4.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services4.9%
US avg: 0.8%
Retail trade4.2%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade3.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$87,200
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $60,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
74.8%
+6.7 ptssince 2000
from 68.1% in 2000
25.2% rent
Afford Score
2.7
+6%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic72%(403)
Black21.8%(122)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(14)
Asian0%(0)
Other4.9%(27)
Diversity Score55.5%(311)
Diversity Score
55
+12%since 2000
from 49 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.2%
−3.8 ptssince 2000
from 19.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
85.8%
+19.5 ptssince 2000
from 66.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.4%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 6.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.9 min
−17%since 2000
from 30.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
94.7%
+33.8 ptssince 2009
from 60.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
10.5%
−15.0 ptssince 2009
from 25.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
14.1%
−5.2 ptssince 2011
from 19.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
42.9%
−9.4 ptssince 2011
from 52.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
37.1%
−16.8 ptssince 2009
from 53.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
42.8%
−4.9 ptssince 2009
from 47.6% in 2009
Female
57.2%
+4.9 ptssince 2009
from 52.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.8%
−81.8 ptssince 2013
from 88.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Liberty, Mississippi?

Liberty, Mississippi has about 560 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Liberty, Mississippi?

The typical household in Liberty, Mississippi earns about $32,270 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 $87,200.

How educated are people in Liberty, Mississippi?

About 15.2% 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 12.6% of people in Liberty, Mississippi live below the federal poverty line.

Has Liberty, Mississippi grown since 1990?

Yes, Liberty, Mississippi has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 62 residents, a change of about -10 percent over that period.

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