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Liberty

South Carolina · 3,344 residents (2025 est.) · 4.849 sq mi
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Liberty has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $42,206. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $174,300. The poverty rate of 21.5% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 39% less than the South Carolina median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 39.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 40%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,350
+11%since 2000
from 3,009 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
691 / sq mi
+11%since 2000
from 621 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
39.3
+1%since 2000
from 38.8 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:3,344 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K3K3K3K1990201020202024Liberty
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$42,206
−25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,055 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,638
+67%since 2000
from $15,327 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
27.3%
+14.1 ptssince 2009
from 13.3% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
21.5%
+8.2 ptssince 2000
from 13.3% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.399
+22%since 2010
from 0.326 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade30.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Information10.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services6.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration6.3%
US avg: 4.8%
Wholesale trade5.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance4.2%
US avg: 5.9%
Education & health services2.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing1.2%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$174,300
+40%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $68,200 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$687
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $392 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
78.8%
+5.3 ptssince 2000
from 73.5% in 2000
21.2% rent
Vacancy rate
4.2%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 8.5% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
26.0%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 25.3% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
40.1%
+6.4 ptssince 2009
from 33.6% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.1
+88%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
35
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic86.6%(2,606)
Black11.5%(347)
Hispanic / Latino1%(30)
Asian0.1%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score28%(843)
2024
White, non-Hispanic71.2%(2,385)
Black12.5%(419)
Hispanic / Latino9.5%(319)
Asian1.5%(50)
Other5.3%(177)
Diversity Score58.2%(1,949)
Diversity Score
58
+108%since 2000
from 28 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.2%
+6.7 ptssince 2000
from 12.5% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
86.0%
+16.2 ptssince 2000
from 69.8% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
5.6%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 3.7% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.4 min
+54%since 2000
from 16.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
85.0%
−9.0 ptssince 2009
from 93.9% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.4%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
6.8%
+5.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
2.4%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.1%
−16.3 ptssince 2011
from 18.4% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
57.4%
−4.0 ptssince 2011
from 61.5% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
11.1%
−15.0 ptssince 2009
from 26.1% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
20.8%
−32.0 ptssince 2009
from 52.8% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.7%
+5.3 ptssince 2009
from 44.4% in 2009
Female
50.3%
−5.3 ptssince 2009
from 55.6% in 2009
Foreign born
4.5%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
10.0%
−33.5 ptssince 2009
from 43.5% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
26.1%
+9.8 ptssince 2012
from 16.3% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
7.3%
−78.9 ptssince 2013
from 86.2% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
87.8%
+21.2 ptssince 2017
from 66.6% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
89.0%
−4.5 ptssince 2016
from 93.6% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
9.1%
+3.0 ptssince 2016
from 6.1% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Liberty, South Carolina?

Liberty, South Carolina has about 3,350 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Liberty, South Carolina?

The typical household in Liberty, South Carolina earns about $42,206 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Liberty, South Carolina expensive?

In Liberty, South Carolina, the median home is worth about $174,300, and the typical rent is about $687 a month.

How educated are people in Liberty, South Carolina?

About 19.2% of adults age 25 and over in Liberty, South Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Liberty, South Carolina?

About 21.5% of people in Liberty, South Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Liberty, South Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Liberty, South Carolina has grown since 1990. The population has added about 63 residents, a change of about 2 percent over that period.

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