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Liberty

North Carolina · 2,655 residents · 3.132 sq mi
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Liberty has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $43,018. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $116,300. The poverty rate of 21.2% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
13% 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
2,655
Unchangedsince 2000
from 2,661 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
848 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 850 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.5
+22%since 2000
from 34.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024Liberty
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$43,018
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,052 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,708
+33%since 2000
from $16,345 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
25.2%
+9.5 ptssince 2009
from 15.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
21.2%
+9.0 ptssince 2000
from 12.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade22.3%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance11.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Information11.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Transportation & warehousing10.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical10%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade7.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services4.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services1.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.3%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$116,300
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $81,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$620
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $477 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
63.3%
−5.8 ptssince 2000
from 69.1% in 2000
36.7% rent
Afford Score
2.7
+17%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic58.4%(1,551)
Black18.6%(494)
Hispanic / Latino17.7%(471)
Asian0.7%(19)
Other3%(80)
Diversity Score72.4%(1,922)
Diversity Score
72
+7%since 2000
from 68 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 12.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
75.2%
+5.3 ptssince 2000
from 69.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.0%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 2.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.5 min
+52%since 2000
from 16.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
84.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 84.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
9.0%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 8.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.1%
−5.4 ptssince 2011
from 11.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
64.0%
−7.8 ptssince 2011
from 71.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
15.3%
−47.9 ptssince 2009
from 63.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.7%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 44.0% in 2009
Female
53.3%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 56.0% in 2009
Foreign born
13.9%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 14.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
20.7%
−66.0 ptssince 2013
from 86.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Liberty, North Carolina?

Liberty, North Carolina has about 2,655 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Liberty, North Carolina earns about $43,018 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 $116,300, and the typical rent is about $620 a month.

How educated are people in Liberty, North Carolina?

About 12.8% 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 21.2% 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 608 residents, a change of about 30 percent over that period.

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