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Liberty borough (Allegheny County)

Pennsylvania · 2,355 residents · 1.43 sq mi
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Liberty borough (Allegheny County) has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $61,140. Population has declined 12% since 2000. Median home value is $83,600. With a median age of 47.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Poverty is rare here, at 3.9% of residents.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 47.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
26% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 6%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,355
−12%since 2000
from 2,670 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,647 / sq mi
−12%since 2000
from 1,867 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
47.0
+10%since 2000
from 42.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024Liberty borough (Allegheny County)
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$61,140
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,264 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$33,633
+73%since 2000
from $19,491 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
36.6%
+17.5 ptssince 2009
from 19.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
3.9%
−3.7 ptssince 2000
from 7.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information16.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade9.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade8.2%
US avg: 10%
Other services6.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration5.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance4.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing0.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$83,600
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $59,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$741
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $484 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
85.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 85.8% in 2000
14.3% rent
Afford Score
1.4
−19%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.6%(2,607)
Black1.5%(39)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(10)
Asian0.1%(3)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.8%(128)
2020
White, non-Hispanic92.2%(2,172)
Black1.9%(45)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(32)
Asian0.2%(5)
Other2%(46)
Diversity Score13.4%(317)
Diversity Score
13
+179%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
26.5%
+15.2 ptssince 2000
from 11.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.4%
+8.3 ptssince 2000
from 86.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
8.8%
+5.4 ptssince 2000
from 3.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.0 min
+33%since 2000
from 19.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
84.3%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 85.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
10.0%
+2.7 ptssince 2011
from 7.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
69.5%
+4.3 ptssince 2011
from 65.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
34.6%
−25.7 ptssince 2009
from 60.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.8%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 46.5% in 2009
Female
54.2%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 53.5% in 2009
Foreign born
1.0%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.6%
−87.1 ptssince 2013
from 90.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Liberty borough (Allegheny County), Pennsylvania?

Liberty borough (Allegheny County), Pennsylvania has about 2,355 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Liberty borough (Allegheny County), Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Liberty borough (Allegheny County), Pennsylvania earns about $61,140 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Liberty borough (Allegheny County), Pennsylvania expensive?

In Liberty borough (Allegheny County), Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $83,600, and the typical rent is about $741 a month.

How educated are people in Liberty borough (Allegheny County), Pennsylvania?

About 26.5% of adults age 25 and over in Liberty borough (Allegheny County), Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Liberty borough (Allegheny County), Pennsylvania?

About 3.9% of people in Liberty borough (Allegheny County), Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has Liberty borough (Allegheny County), Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, Liberty borough (Allegheny County), Pennsylvania has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 389 residents, a change of about -14 percent over that period.

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