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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Liberty

New York · 3,975 residents · 2.621 sq mi
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Liberty has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $27,903. Population has declined 4% since 1990. Median home value is $77,200. Households here earn about 36% less than the New York median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 40.0
US median: 35.2
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 30%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

3,975
−4%since 1990
from 4,128 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,517 / sq mi
−4%since 1990
from 1,575 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
40.0
+15%since 1990
from 34.8 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
4K4K5K5K5K1990201020202024Liberty
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$27,903
−12%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $24,145 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$19,180
+66%since 1990
from $11,558 in 1990
US average: $21,522
15.3%
−0.8 ptssince 1990
from 16.1% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$77,200
−30%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $84,200 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$458
−27%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $473 in 1990
US average: $602
43.1%
−4.0 ptssince 1990
from 47.1% in 1990
56.9% rent
2.8
−21%since 1990
from 3.5 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic82.3%(3,399)
Black12.3%(506)
Hispanic / Latino9.1%(374)
Asian1.6%(65)
Diversity Score51.1%(2,110)
2000
White, non-Hispanic69.1%(2,746)
Black13.1%(521)
Hispanic / Latino14.2%(565)
Asian1.9%(77)
Diversity Score58.4%(2,323)
58
+14%since 1990
from 51 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

19.0%
+0.6 ptssince 1990
from 18.4% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
69.1%
+2.0 ptssince 1990
from 67.1% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
9.9%
+0.2 ptssince 1990
from 9.7% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

17.1 min
+14%since 1990
from 15.0 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Liberty, New York?

Liberty, New York has about 3,975 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Liberty, New York?

The typical household in Liberty, New York earns about $27,903 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Liberty, New York expensive?

In Liberty, New York, the median home is worth about $77,200, and the typical rent is about $458 a month.

How educated are people in Liberty, New York?

About 19.0% of adults age 25 and over in Liberty, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Liberty, New York?

About 15.3% of people in Liberty, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Liberty, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Liberty, New York has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 153 residents, a change of about -4 percent over that period.

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

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