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West Liberty

County:
Morgan County
County Seat:
Yes
Area (mi²):
4.904
State:
Kentucky

West Liberty is a city located in Morgan County, Kentucky. West Liberty has a 2025 population of 3,596. It is also the county seat of Morgan County. West Liberty is currently growing at a rate of 2.07% annually and its population has increased by 11.3% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 3,231 in 2020.

The average household income in West Liberty is $75,882 with a poverty rate of 14.56%.The median age in West Liberty is 38.9 years: 35.9 years for males, and 45.9 years for females.

3.6K
Total Population
733
Density (mi²)
73 2.07%
Growth

West Liberty Population

West Liberty Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Demographics

The racial composition of West Liberty includes 75.76% White, 15.95% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for Asian, other race, Native American and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population
Percentage (of total)
White2,48575.76%
Black or African American52315.95%
Two or more races1634.97%
Asian782.38%
Other race230.7%
Native American80.24%

West Liberty Marital Status

OverallMalesFemales0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100%

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

West Liberty's average per capita income is $38,219. Household income levels show a median of $57,411. The poverty rate stands at 14.56%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median
Mean
Married Families$89,643-
Families$69,301$94,534
Households$57,411$75,882
Non Families$28,929$44,880

$38,219

Average Income

$57,411

Median Household Income

14.56%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)