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West Liberty

Ohio · 1,770 residents · 1.217 sq mi
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West Liberty has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $43,929. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $127,200. With a median age of 45.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 45.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,770
−2%since 2000
from 1,813 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,454 / sq mi
−2%since 2000
from 1,490 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
45.5
+7%since 2000
from 42.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024West Liberty
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$43,929
−25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,819 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,400
+44%since 2000
from $19,083 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
26.0%
+6.3 ptssince 2009
from 19.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
6.9%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 5.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade27.4%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing8.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Information6.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance6.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services6.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration6.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Professional, scientific, technical6%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade5.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$127,200
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $88,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$524
−21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $444 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
58.3%
−14.4 ptssince 2000
from 72.7% in 2000
41.7% rent
Afford Score
2.9
+27%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.3%(1,782)
Black0.2%(3)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(3)
Asian0.3%(5)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.5%(28)
2020
White, non-Hispanic92.3%(1,634)
Black0.5%(9)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(24)
Asian0.3%(5)
Other1.9%(34)
Diversity Score10.3%(182)
Diversity Score
10
+574%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.3%
−3.1 ptssince 2000
from 18.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.6%
+5.7 ptssince 2000
from 86.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.4%
−0.8 ptssince 2000
from 5.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.5 min
+88%since 2000
from 13.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
83.5%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 84.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.6%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.7%
−1.7 ptssince 2011
from 8.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
54.7%
−10.7 ptssince 2011
from 65.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
37.0%
−30.5 ptssince 2009
from 67.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.2%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 44.0% in 2009
Female
51.8%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 56.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.3%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.0%
−87.8 ptssince 2013
from 90.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in West Liberty, Ohio?

West Liberty, Ohio has about 1,770 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in West Liberty, Ohio?

The typical household in West Liberty, Ohio earns about $43,929 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is West Liberty, Ohio expensive?

In West Liberty, Ohio, the median home is worth about $127,200, and the typical rent is about $524 a month.

How educated are people in West Liberty, Ohio?

About 15.3% of adults age 25 and over in West Liberty, Ohio hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in West Liberty, Ohio?

About 6.9% of people in West Liberty, Ohio live below the federal poverty line.

Has West Liberty, Ohio grown since 1990?

Yes, West Liberty, Ohio has grown since 1990. The population has added about 157 residents, a change of about 10 percent over that period.

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