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Liberty

Nebraska · 32 residents (2025 est.) · 0.247 sq mi
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Liberty has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $52,917. Population has fallen 41% since 2000, a loss of 35 residents. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. At a median age of 18.3, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 47.1% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 31% less than the Nebraska median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 18.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
0% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
100% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
51
−41%since 2000
from 86 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
206 / sq mi
−41%since 2000
from 348 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
18.3
−54%since 2000
from 39.7 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:32 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
314967851031990201020202024Liberty
202451
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$52,917
+55%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $18,750 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,261
+106%since 2000
from $10,793 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
23.5%
+23.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
47.1%
+43.6 ptssince 2000
from 3.5% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.382
+9%since 2010
from 0.350 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing50%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction50%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade20%
US avg: 9.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
100.0%
+11.8 ptssince 2000
from 88.2% in 2000
0.0% rent
Vacancy rate
15.0%
−12.5 ptssince 2009
from 27.5% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
−21.4 ptssince 2009
from 21.4% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93%(80)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3.5%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score8.7%(7)
2024
White, non-Hispanic94.1%(48)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other5.9%(3)
Diversity Score13.8%(7)
Diversity Score
14
+59%since 2000
from 9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
0.0%
−4.1 ptssince 2000
from 4.1% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
63.6%
−22.1 ptssince 2000
from 85.7% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
100.0%
+35.7 ptssince 2009
from 64.3% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−25.0 ptssince 2009
from 25.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
−10.7 ptssince 2009
from 10.7% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% 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
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
32.3%
−28.6 ptssince 2011
from 60.9% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
30.0%
+14.2 ptssince 2009
from 15.8% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
0.0%
−31.6 ptssince 2009
from 31.6% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
41.2%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 43.5% in 2009
Female
58.8%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 56.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.0%
−51.9 ptssince 2009
from 51.9% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
7.8%
−7.6 ptssince 2012
from 15.4% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.0%
−82.0 ptssince 2013
from 84.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
76.5%
+21.5 ptssince 2017
from 55.0% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Liberty, Nebraska?

Liberty, Nebraska has about 51 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Liberty, Nebraska?

The typical household in Liberty, Nebraska earns about $52,917 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

How educated are people in Liberty, Nebraska?

About 0.0% of adults age 25 and over in Liberty, Nebraska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Liberty, Nebraska?

About 47.1% of people in Liberty, Nebraska live below the federal poverty line.

Has Liberty, Nebraska grown since 1990?

Yes, Liberty, Nebraska has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 24 residents, a change of about -32 percent over that period.

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