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Liberty

New York · 4,392 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 $23,423. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $139,700. Households here earn about 58% less than the New York median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 37.7
US median: 37.2
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 43%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,392
+10%since 2000
from 3,975 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,676 / sq mi
+10%since 2000
from 1,517 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
37.7
−6%since 2000
from 40.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K4K5K5K5K1990201020202024Liberty
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$23,423
−34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,903 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,231
−10%since 2000
from $19,180 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
19.1%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 21.9% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
21.5%
+6.2 ptssince 2000
from 15.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.506
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information11.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade9.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services9%
US avg: 7%
Finance & insurance2.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.2%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing1.9%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade1.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$139,700
+43%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $77,200 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$677
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $458 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
23.1%
−20.1 ptssince 2000
from 43.1% in 2000
62.5% rent
Vacancy rate
21.4%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 22.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
28.6%
−6.2 ptssince 2009
from 34.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
60.3%
+9.9 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
6.0
+116%since 2000
from 2.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic69.1%(2,746)
Black13.1%(521)
Hispanic / Latino14.2%(565)
Asian1.9%(77)
Other0%
Diversity Score58.4%(2,323)
2010
White, non-Hispanic56.6%(2,484)
Black13.4%(587)
Hispanic / Latino25.1%(1,102)
Asian1.7%(74)
Other8.6%(378)
Diversity Score79%(3,468)
Diversity Score
79
+35%since 2000
from 58 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.2%
−3.8 ptssince 2000
from 19.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
76.3%
+7.2 ptssince 2000
from 69.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.9%
−4.0 ptssince 2000
from 9.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.2 min
+18%since 2000
from 17.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
63.2%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 61.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
13.5%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 15.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
1.2%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
10.9%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 8.9% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
11.2%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 10.8% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
21.6%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 18.2% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
12.8%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 14.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
17.6%
−42.2 ptssince 2009
from 59.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.9%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
Female
51.1%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 51.7% in 2009
Foreign born
10.1%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 7.5% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
8.4%
−36.4 ptssince 2009
from 44.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Liberty, New York?

Liberty, New York has about 4,392 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Liberty, New York earns about $23,423 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 $139,700, and the typical rent is about $677 a month.

How educated are people in Liberty, New York?

About 15.2% 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 21.5% of people in Liberty, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Liberty, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Liberty, New York has grown since 1990. The population has added about 264 residents, a change of about 6 percent over that period.

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