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Liberty

County:
Clay County
County Seat:
Yes
Area (mi²):
29.656
State:
Missouri

Liberty is a city located in Clay County, Missouri. Liberty has a 2026 population of 31,755. It is also the county seat of Clay County. Liberty is currently growing at a rate of 0.81% annually and its population has increased by 5.07% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 30,224 in 2020.

The median household income in Liberty is $88,542 with a poverty rate of 6.96%. The median age in Liberty is 37.8 years: 35.6 years for males, and 40.1 years for females. For every 100 females there are 101.7 males.

31.8K
Total Population
1,071
Density (mi²)
255 0.81%
Growth

Liberty Population

Liberty Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
202631,7552550.81%
202531,5002550.82%
202431,2454091.33%
202330,836590.19%
202230,7774421.46%
202130,3351770.59%
202030,224-1,949-6.06%
201932,1732730.86%
201831,9003391.07%
201731,5618542.78%
201630,7071870.61%
201530,5201030.34%
201430,4172260.75%
201330,1912920.98%
201229,8992770.94%
201129,6223021.03%
201029,3201710.59%
200026,2325,77328.22%
199020,4594,20825.89%
198016,2512,54718.59%
197013,7044,79553.82%
19608,9094,20089.19%
19504,7091,11130.88%
19403,598822.33%
19303,51641913.53%
19203,0971173.93%
19102,98038014.62%
19002,600421.64%
18902,55800%

Median Age

Overall: 37.8 years
Female: 40.1 years
Male: 35.6 years

Liberty Adults

There are 23,181 adults, (4,881 of whom are seniors) in Liberty.

Sex Ratio

Female: 15,214 (49.6%)
Male: 15,475 (50.4%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Liberty includes 85.52% White, 4.6% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for other race, Asian, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White26,24585.52%
Two or more races1,9086.22%
Black or African American1,4134.6%
Other race5911.93%
Asian3871.26%
Native American1180.38%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander270.09%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White5601.82%
Two or more races4601.5%
Other race4581.49%
Native American340.11%
Black or African American150.05%
Asian120.04%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White25,68583.69%
Two or more races1,4484.72%
Black or African American1,3984.56%
Asian3751.22%
Other race1330.43%
Native American840.27%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander270.09%

Liberty Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Liberty 's average per capita income is $59,963. Household income levels show a median of $88,542. The poverty rate stands at 6.96%.

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$124,586-
Families$116,345$126,224
Households$88,542$103,849
Non Families$43,125$55,105

$59,963

Average Income

$88,542

Median Household Income

6.96%

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)