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Liberty County

Florida · 7,974 residents · 835.563 sq mi
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Liberty County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $39,121. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $83,700. The poverty rate of 20.7% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 32% less than the Florida median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
14% 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
7,974
+14%since 2000
from 7,021 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
10 / sq mi
+14%since 2000
from 8 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.7
+13%since 2000
from 35.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5K6K7K8K9K1990201020202024Liberty County
20248K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$39,121
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,840 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,585
+14%since 2000
from $17,225 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
21.9%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 23.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
20.7%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 19.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade12.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Information12.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance7.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction5.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade5.8%
US avg: 10%
Other services1.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.8%
Public administration0.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing0.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$83,700
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $49,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$720
+37%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $350 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
76.7%
−5.1 ptssince 2000
from 81.8% in 2000
23.3% rent
Afford Score
2.1
+24%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)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic71.8%(5,729)
Black17%(1,353)
Hispanic / Latino7%(562)
Asian0.2%(18)
Other6.3%(499)
Diversity Score58.9%(4,696)
Segregation Score48.3%(3,854)
Diversity Score
59
+25%since 2000
from 47 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
48
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.6%
+6.2 ptssince 2000
from 7.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
79.6%
+14.0 ptssince 2000
from 65.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.2%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 3.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.2 min
+13%since 2000
from 28.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.0%
−6.5 ptssince 2009
from 86.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.7%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.2%
−12.9 ptssince 2011
from 21.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
39.3%
−8.9 ptssince 2011
from 48.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
31.4%
−22.8 ptssince 2009
from 54.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
59.3%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 59.6% in 2009
Female
40.7%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 40.4% in 2009
Foreign born
3.2%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
14.9%
−55.8 ptssince 2013
from 70.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Liberty County, Florida?

Liberty County, Florida has about 7,974 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Liberty County, Florida earns about $39,121 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 $83,700, and the typical rent is about $720 a month.

How educated are people in Liberty County, Florida?

About 13.6% 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 20.7% 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 2,405 residents, a change of about 43 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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