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Liberty

Tennessee · 334 residents · 1.155 sq mi
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Liberty has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $50,625. Population has declined 9% since 2000. 16% 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 $150,000.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
16% 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
334
−9%since 2000
from 367 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
289 / sq mi
−9%since 2000
from 318 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.5
Unchangedsince 2000
from 39.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2443143844535231990201020202024Liberty
2024406
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$50,625
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,806 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,022
+16%since 2000
from $19,856 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
24.1%
+12.9 ptssince 2009
from 11.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
17.2%
−8.6 ptssince 2000
from 25.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade20%
US avg: 10%
Information10.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical8%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade6.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services5.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration5.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction4%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$150,000
+59%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $62,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$685
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $352 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
76.1%
+5.5 ptssince 2000
from 70.6% in 2000
23.9% rent
Afford Score
3.0
+74%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.3%(357)
Black1.4%(5)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(3)
Asian0.5%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score6.7%(25)
2020
White, non-Hispanic92.8%(310)
Black0.9%(3)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(5)
Asian0.3%(1)
Other7.8%(26)
Diversity Score23.3%(78)
Diversity Score
23
+248%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.4%
+7.1 ptssince 2000
from 9.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
89.2%
+23.9 ptssince 2000
from 65.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.0%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 1.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
34.4 min
+28%since 2000
from 26.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
85.4%
+12.0 ptssince 2009
from 73.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.3%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.4%
−8.1 ptssince 2011
from 14.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
63.6%
+6.0 ptssince 2011
from 57.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
26.9%
−21.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
59.8%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 55.4% in 2009
Female
40.2%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 44.6% in 2009
Foreign born
1.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.2%
−79.3 ptssince 2013
from 88.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Liberty, Tennessee?

Liberty, Tennessee has about 334 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Liberty, Tennessee?

The typical household in Liberty, Tennessee earns about $50,625 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Liberty, Tennessee expensive?

In Liberty, Tennessee, the median home is worth about $150,000, and the typical rent is about $685 a month.

How educated are people in Liberty, Tennessee?

About 16.4% of adults age 25 and over in Liberty, Tennessee hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Liberty, Tennessee?

About 17.2% of people in Liberty, Tennessee live below the federal poverty line.

Has Liberty, Tennessee grown since 1990?

Yes, Liberty, Tennessee has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 50 residents, a change of about -13 percent over that period.

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