CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Liberty

Texas · 8,033 residents · 44.521 sq mi

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Liberty has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $36,325. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value is $60,600.

At a glance

Lower income

below the US median

US median: $42,589

Mid-age

median age 35.2

US median: 35.2

Less educated

18% hold a bachelor's degree

US average: 24%

More affordable

home values down 7%, inflation adjusted

US median home: $120,530

Section 01

Population & growth

Total population

8,033

+4%since 1990

from 7,733 in 1990

1990 – 2025

Population density

180 / sq mi

+4%since 1990

from 174 / sq mi in 1990

US average: 242

Median age

35.2

+6%since 1990

from 33.1 in 1990

US average: 35.2

Population, 1990 – 2024

20249K

Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income

$36,325

+30%inflation adjusted, since 1990

from $21,231 in 1990

US average: $42,589

1990 – 2024

Per capita income

$16,635

+65%since 1990

from $10,098 in 1990

US average: $21,522

Poverty rate

13.2%

−9.6 ptssince 1990

from 22.8% in 1990

US average: 12.4%

Section 03

Housing

Median home value

$60,600

−7%inflation adjusted, since 1990

from $49,700 in 1990

US average: $120,530

1990 – 2024

Median gross rent

$497

+2%inflation adjusted, since 1990

from $370 in 1990

US average: $602

Owner-occupied

67.6%

+2.8 ptssince 1990

from 64.7% in 1990

32.4% rent

Afford Score

1.7

−29%since 1990

from 2.3 in 1990

1990 – 2024

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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990

White, non-Hispanic79.5%(6,149)

Black14.8%(1,143)

Hispanic / Latino9%(695)

Asian0.1%(11)

Diversity Score55%(4,252)

2000

White, non-Hispanic70.4%(5,655)

Black13%(1,044)

Hispanic / Latino14.8%(1,191)

Asian0.7%(55)

Diversity Score56.7%(4,555)

Diversity Score

+3%since 1990

from 55 in 1990

1990 – 2024

Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

17.9%

+2.6 ptssince 1990

from 15.3% in 1990

US average: 24.4%

High school or higher

72.0%

+5.3 ptssince 1990

from 66.7% in 1990

US average: 80.3%

Graduate degree

5.3%

+2.0 ptssince 1990

from 3.3% in 1990

US average: 8.8%

Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute

22.0 min

+4%since 1990

from 21.2 min in 1990

US average: 17.6

Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Liberty, Texas?

Liberty, Texas has about 8,033 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Liberty, Texas?

The typical household in Liberty, Texas earns about $36,325 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Liberty, Texas expensive?

In Liberty, Texas, the median home is worth about $60,600, and the typical rent is about $497 a month.

How educated are people in Liberty, Texas?

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

What is the poverty rate in Liberty, Texas?

About 13.2% of people in Liberty, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Liberty, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Liberty, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 300 residents, a change of about 4 percent over that period.

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