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West Liberty

Pennsylvania · 335 residents · 3.841 sq mi
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West Liberty has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $56,563. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $203,400. With a median age of 49.4, 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 49.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 59%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
335
+3%since 2000
from 325 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
87 / sq mi
+3%since 2000
from 85 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
49.4
+36%since 2000
from 36.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2522893263634001990201020202024West Liberty
2024327
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$56,563
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,446 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,587
+61%since 2000
from $17,133 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
25.4%
−6.6 ptssince 2009
from 32.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
12.6%
+6.4 ptssince 2000
from 6.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information17%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade15.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade9.6%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing5.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food5.2%
US avg: 2%
Other services4.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Finance & insurance2.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Construction1.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0.7%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$203,400
+59%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $85,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$850
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $529 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
82.8%
−1.1 ptssince 2000
from 83.9% in 2000
17.2% rent
Afford Score
3.6
+92%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99.4%(323)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.3%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score0.8%(2)
2020
White, non-Hispanic98.2%(329)
Black0.3%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score1.5%(5)
Diversity Score
2
+95%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.9%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 15.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.6%
+10.9 ptssince 2000
from 82.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.3%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 7.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
34.9 min
+26%since 2000
from 27.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
74.8%
−16.7 ptssince 2009
from 91.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.2%
+5.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.9%
−0.2 ptssince 2011
from 7.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
57.1%
−7.0 ptssince 2011
from 64.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
20.0%
−27.0 ptssince 2009
from 47.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.4%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 55.5% in 2009
Female
45.6%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 44.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.1%
−85.4 ptssince 2013
from 89.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in West Liberty, Pennsylvania?

West Liberty, Pennsylvania has about 335 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in West Liberty, Pennsylvania earns about $56,563 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is West Liberty, Pennsylvania expensive?

In West Liberty, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $203,400, and the typical rent is about $850 a month.

How educated are people in West Liberty, Pennsylvania?

About 17.9% of adults age 25 and over in West Liberty, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in West Liberty, Pennsylvania?

About 12.6% of people in West Liberty, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has West Liberty, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, West Liberty, Pennsylvania has grown since 1990. The population has added about 71 residents, a change of about 27 percent over that period.

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