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Liberty County

Florida · 8,365 residents · 835.563 sq mi
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Liberty County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $40,777. Population has grown 19% since 2000. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $90,700.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 37.0
US median: 37.2
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 44%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
8,365
+19%since 2000
from 7,021 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
10 / sq mi
+19%since 2000
from 8 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
37.0
+6%since 2000
from 35.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
5K6K7K8K9K1990201020202024Liberty County
20248K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$40,777
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,840 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,003
−1%since 2000
from $17,225 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
23.5%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 23.9% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
15.8%
−4.1 ptssince 2000
from 19.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.452
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information13.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade12.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade11.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction6.5%
US avg: 1.4%
Other services4.5%
US avg: 7%
Public administration2.8%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
US avg: 2.4%
Finance & insurance0.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.8%
US avg: 3.1%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$90,700
+44%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $49,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$685
+55%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $350 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
36.4%
−45.4 ptssince 2000
from 81.8% in 2000
24.4% rent
Vacancy rate
33.6%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 36.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
23.1%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 22.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
13.5%
−5.6 ptssince 2009
from 19.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.2
+29%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic74.5%(5,233)
Black18.2%(1,276)
Hispanic / Latino4.5%(316)
Asian0.1%(10)
Other0%
Diversity Score47.1%(3,307)
2010
White, non-Hispanic73.6%(6,159)
Black17.6%(1,472)
Hispanic / Latino6.2%(518)
Asian0.2%(16)
Other2%(165)
Diversity Score52.2%(4,368)
Diversity Score
52
+11%since 2000
from 47 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.1%
+7.7 ptssince 2000
from 7.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
74.9%
+9.3 ptssince 2000
from 65.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.6%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 3.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.4 min
−18%since 2000
from 28.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
88.9%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 86.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
8.9%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 10.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.0%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
6.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
22.9%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 20.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
23.0%
−31.1 ptssince 2009
from 54.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
59.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 59.6% in 2009
Female
40.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 40.4% in 2009
Foreign born
1.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
8.5%
−51.8 ptssince 2009
from 60.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Liberty County, Florida?

Liberty County, Florida has about 8,365 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Liberty County, Florida?

The typical household in Liberty County, Florida earns about $40,777 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Liberty County, Florida expensive?

In Liberty County, Florida, the median home is worth about $90,700, and the typical rent is about $685 a month.

How educated are people in Liberty County, Florida?

About 15.1% of adults age 25 and over in Liberty County, Florida hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Liberty County, Florida?

About 15.8% of people in Liberty County, Florida live below the federal poverty line.

Has Liberty County, Florida grown since 1990?

Yes, Liberty County, Florida has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,796 residents, a change of about 50 percent over that period.

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