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Liberty

Nebraska · 37 residents · 0.247 sq mi
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Liberty has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $29,063. Population has fallen 57% since 2000, a loss of 49 residents. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $43,100. With a median age of 59.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 54% less than the Nebraska median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 59.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 91%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
37
−57%since 2000
from 86 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Median age
59.5
+50%since 2000
from 39.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
314967851031990201020202024Liberty
202451
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2020
Under 50%(0)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 90%(0)
US avg: 6.1%
10 to 1410.8%(4)
US avg: 6.5%
15 to 198.1%(3)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 242.7%(1)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 3410.8%(4)
US avg: 13.5%
35 to 4410.8%(4)
US avg: 12.7%
45 to 542.7%(1)
US avg: 12.3%
55 to 648.1%(3)
US avg: 13.1%
65 to 7424.3%(9)
US avg: 10%
75 to 8416.2%(6)
US avg: 4.9%
85 and over5.4%(2)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$29,063
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $18,750 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,602
+45%since 2000
from $10,793 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
9.1%
+9.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
44.4%
+40.9 ptssince 2000
from 3.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade38.9%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing22.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction22.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food11.1%
US avg: 2%
Other services5.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration5.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Information0%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$43,100
+91%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $15,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2020
Owner-occupied
75.0%
−13.2 ptssince 2000
from 88.2% in 2000
25.0% rent
Afford Score
1.5
+115%since 2009
from 0.7 in 2009
2009 – 2020
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
64
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93%(80)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3.5%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic91.9%(34)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.7%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)

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Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Ancestry
Czech27.8%(15)
German16.7%(9)
Irish13%(7)
Swedish11.1%(6)
RANKED:Largest Czech population · Largest German population · Largest Irish population · Largest Swedish population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.5%
+8.4 ptssince 2000
from 4.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
78.1%
−7.6 ptssince 2000
from 85.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.5 min
+43%since 2000
from 19.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
83.3%
+19.0 ptssince 2009
from 64.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
14.3%
+14.3 ptssince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
60.0%
−0.9 ptssince 2011
from 60.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
11.1%
−20.5 ptssince 2009
from 31.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
42.6%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 43.5% in 2009
Female
57.4%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 56.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
20.4%
−63.6 ptssince 2013
from 84.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married57.1%(12)
Married19%(4)
Widowed0%(0)
Divorced23.8%(5)
Women 15+
Never married44.4%(8)
Married27.8%(5)
Widowed0%(0)
Divorced27.8%(5)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Liberty, Nebraska?

Liberty, Nebraska has about 37 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Liberty, Nebraska?

The typical household in Liberty, Nebraska earns about $29,063 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Liberty, Nebraska expensive?

In Liberty, Nebraska, the median home is worth about $43,100.

How educated are people in Liberty, Nebraska?

About 12.5% 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 44.4% 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 38 residents, a change of about -51 percent over that period.

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

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