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Liberty

New York · 4,700 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 $31,613. Population has grown 18% since 2000. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $102,100. The poverty rate of 23.9% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 56% less than the New York median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 37.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 12%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,700
+18%since 2000
from 3,975 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,793 / sq mi
+18%since 2000
from 1,517 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
37.7
−6%since 2000
from 40.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K4K5K5K5K1990201020202024Liberty
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$31,613
−25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,903 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,540
−9%since 2000
from $19,180 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
19.1%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 21.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
23.9%
+8.6 ptssince 2000
from 15.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade19%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance10.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical10.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services8.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Information7.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Public administration6.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade5.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing2.9%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction1.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$102,100
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $77,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$843
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $458 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
31.8%
−11.3 ptssince 2000
from 43.1% in 2000
68.2% rent
Afford Score
3.2
+17%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic45.9%(2,159)
Black10%(469)
Hispanic / Latino37.2%(1,750)
Asian1.7%(78)
Other1.1%(50)
Diversity Score76%(3,574)
Diversity Score
76
+30%since 2000
from 58 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.5%
−4.5 ptssince 2000
from 19.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
81.9%
+12.8 ptssince 2000
from 69.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
9.6%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 9.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.7 min
−2%since 2000
from 17.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
77.4%
+16.4 ptssince 2009
from 61.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
38.0%
+19.8 ptssince 2009
from 18.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.2%
−2.3 ptssince 2011
from 10.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
52.4%
−5.7 ptssince 2011
from 58.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
22.8%
−37.1 ptssince 2009
from 59.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.1%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
Female
49.9%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 51.7% in 2009
Foreign born
27.2%
+19.6 ptssince 2009
from 7.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
23.7%
−52.7 ptssince 2013
from 76.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Liberty, New York?

Liberty, New York has about 4,700 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Liberty, New York earns about $31,613 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 $102,100, and the typical rent is about $843 a month.

How educated are people in Liberty, New York?

About 14.5% 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 23.9% 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 572 residents, a change of about 14 percent over that period.

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