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West Liberty

West Virginia · 1,454 residents · 1.092 sq mi
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West Liberty has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $27,708. Population has grown 19% since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $114,300. At a median age of 20.9, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 44.6% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 42% less than the West Virginia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 20.9
US median: 38.8
Average education
32% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,454
+19%since 2000
from 1,220 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,332 / sq mi
+19%since 2000
from 1,117 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
20.9
Unchangedsince 2000
from 20.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K1K2K2K1990201020202024West Liberty
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$27,708
−35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,393 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$11,383
+50%since 2000
from $7,573 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
22.1%
+16.9 ptssince 2009
from 5.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
44.6%
+15.6 ptssince 2000
from 29.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information16.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade5.9%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance3.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing2%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services1.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Professional, scientific, technical1.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade1%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services1%
US avg: 6.6%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 2%
Public administration0.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$114,300
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $67,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,606
+183%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $377 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
41.1%
−7.4 ptssince 2000
from 48.5% in 2000
58.9% rent
Afford Score
4.1
+74%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.2%(1,174)
Black1.9%(23)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(9)
Asian0.3%(4)
Other0%
Diversity Score7.3%(89)
2020
White, non-Hispanic90.1%(1,310)
Black4%(58)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(21)
Asian1.1%(16)
Other6.1%(88)
Diversity Score28.1%(409)
Diversity Score
28
+287%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
31.6%
+9.0 ptssince 2000
from 22.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
96.0%
+9.7 ptssince 2000
from 86.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
12.1%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 10.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.2 min
+41%since 2000
from 15.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
53.8%
−13.4 ptssince 2009
from 67.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.6%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.1%
−0.3 ptssince 2011
from 8.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
59.7%
−8.6 ptssince 2011
from 68.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
18.2%
−48.2 ptssince 2009
from 66.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.2%
+12.1 ptssince 2009
from 32.1% in 2009
Female
55.8%
−12.1 ptssince 2009
from 67.9% in 2009
Foreign born
4.3%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.4%
−76.3 ptssince 2013
from 85.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in West Liberty, West Virginia?

West Liberty, West Virginia has about 1,454 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in West Liberty, West Virginia earns about $27,708 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is West Liberty, West Virginia expensive?

In West Liberty, West Virginia, the median home is worth about $114,300, and the typical rent is about $1,606 a month.

How educated are people in West Liberty, West Virginia?

About 31.6% of adults age 25 and over in West Liberty, West Virginia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in West Liberty, West Virginia?

About 44.6% of people in West Liberty, West Virginia live below the federal poverty line.

Has West Liberty, West Virginia grown since 1990?

Yes, West Liberty, West Virginia has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 20 residents, a change of about -1 percent over that period.

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