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Liberty

North Carolina · 2,739 residents (2025 est.) · 3.132 sq mi
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Liberty has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $39,663. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $194,500. Households here earn about 45% less than the North Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 36.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 32%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,682
+1%since 2000
from 2,661 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
856 / sq mi
+1%since 2000
from 850 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
36.1
+4%since 2000
from 34.7 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:2,739 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024Liberty
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$39,663
−38%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,052 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,840
+64%since 2000
from $16,345 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
31.2%
+15.6 ptssince 2009
from 15.7% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
16.6%
+4.4 ptssince 2000
from 12.2% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.489
+19%since 2010
from 0.413 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade17.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Information12.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Transportation & warehousing8.8%
US avg: 2.2%
Wholesale trade7.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance5.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Other services5.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration5.4%
US avg: 4.8%
Professional, scientific, technical4.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.7%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction3.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services1.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0.5%
US avg: 0.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$194,500
+32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $81,100 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$742
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $477 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
43.5%
−25.7 ptssince 2000
from 69.1% in 2000
56.5% rent
Vacancy rate
11.3%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 12.2% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
16.0%
−6.4 ptssince 2009
from 22.5% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
57.4%
+13.9 ptssince 2009
from 43.5% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.9
+112%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
32
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic60.5%(1,610)
Black23.4%(624)
Hispanic / Latino14.2%(378)
Asian0.1%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score67.8%(1,805)
2024
White, non-Hispanic51.2%(1,372)
Black19.9%(534)
Hispanic / Latino27.7%(742)
Asian0.1%(2)
Other1.2%(32)
Diversity Score77.7%(2,085)
Diversity Score
78
+15%since 2000
from 68 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.2%
−3.5 ptssince 2000
from 12.7% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
74.8%
+4.9 ptssince 2000
from 69.9% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.8%
−2.1 ptssince 2000
from 2.8% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.3 min
+44%since 2000
from 16.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
89.8%
+5.8 ptssince 2009
from 84.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.5%
−6.8 ptssince 2009
from 13.2% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
3.7%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
5.7%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 8.8% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.5%
−3.9 ptssince 2011
from 11.4% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
66.5%
−5.3 ptssince 2011
from 71.8% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
5.6%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 9.4% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
20.6%
−42.7 ptssince 2009
from 63.2% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.8%
+7.8 ptssince 2009
from 44.0% in 2009
Female
48.2%
−7.8 ptssince 2009
from 56.0% in 2009
Foreign born
20.6%
+6.3 ptssince 2009
from 14.3% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
1.6%
−42.6 ptssince 2009
from 44.2% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
16.2%
+5.6 ptssince 2012
from 10.6% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
26.3%
−60.4 ptssince 2013
from 86.7% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
73.8%
+19.2 ptssince 2017
from 54.6% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
73.1%
−9.2 ptssince 2016
from 82.3% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
26.9%
+9.6 ptssince 2016
from 17.3% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Liberty, North Carolina?

Liberty, North Carolina has about 2,682 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Liberty, North Carolina?

The typical household in Liberty, North Carolina earns about $39,663 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Liberty, North Carolina expensive?

In Liberty, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $194,500, and the typical rent is about $742 a month.

How educated are people in Liberty, North Carolina?

About 9.2% of adults age 25 and over in Liberty, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Liberty, North Carolina?

About 16.6% of people in Liberty, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Liberty, North Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Liberty, North Carolina has grown since 1990. The population has added about 635 residents, a change of about 31 percent over that period.

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

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