North Liberty is a city located in Johnson County Iowa. North Liberty has a 2024 population of 21,626. North Liberty is currently growing at a rate of 1.32% annually and its population has increased by 5.49% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 20,500 in 2020.
The average household income in North Liberty is $140,951 with a poverty rate of 4.44%. The median age in North Liberty is 31.8 years: 30.1 years for males, and 34.3 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of North Liberty was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 16,901 | 81.33% |
| Two or more races | 1,666 | 8.02% |
| Asian | 1,019 | 4.9% |
| Black or African American | 962 | 4.63% |
| Other race | 217 | 1.04% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 11 | 0.05% |
| Native American | 6 | 0.03% |
White
Two or more races
Asian
Black or African American
Other race
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Native American
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 7,809 | 2.65 | 68.5 | 31.5 |
| Married | 4,141 | 3.39 | 84.1 | 15.9 |
| Non Family | 2,750 | 1.48 | 42.8 | 57.2 |
| Female | 619 | 2.93 | 73.3 | 26.7 |
| Male | 299 | 2.64 | 78.9 | 21.1 |
3.24
Average Family Size
2.65
Average Household Size
68.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 114 | 0.87% |
| Associates Degree | 1,720 | 13.09% |
| Bachelors Degree | 4,361 | 33.18% |
| Graduate Degree | 2,644 | 20.12% |
| High School Graduate | 1,454 | 11.06% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 60 | 0.46% |
| Some College | 2,789 | 21.22% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 10,767 | 10,658 | 6,223 |
| Asian | 742 | 701 | 379 |
| Hispanic | 729 | 705 | 88 |
| 2+ Races | 633 | 633 | 271 |
| Black | 619 | 619 | 132 |
| Other Race | 137 | 113 | 0 |
| Native American | 6 | 6 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 57.8%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $73,899 | $78,780 | $72,897 |
| Graduate Degree | $85,500 | $113,958 | $65,771 |
| High School Graduate | $50,401 | $50,401 | $50,000 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $62,111 | $74,418 | $53,209 |
| Some College | $48,575 | $64,580 | $41,741 |
$62,111
Average Earnings
$74,418
Average Male
$53,209
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
90.13% of North Liberty residents speak only English, while 9.87% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 3.88% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 16,432 | 748 | 4.55% |
| Multiple | 1,666 | 65 | 3.9% |
| Black | 962 | 55 | 5.72% |
| Asian | 1,019 | 49 | 4.81% |
4.44%
Overall Poverty Rate
3.45%
Male Poverty Rate
5.53%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in North Liberty is Black, with 5.72% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in North Liberty is Multiple, with 3.9% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.17%. Among those working part-time, it was 15.19%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 9.54%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 12.32% |
| Some College | 3.95% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 1.26% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 58.62% |
| Female Employed | 6.04% |
| Male Employed | 0.56% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $130,285 | $170,523 |
| Households | $103,933 | $140,951 |
| Married Families | $144,614 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $66,361 | $79,467 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
54.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
52.4%
Male Marriage Rate
55.9%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
669
Number of Veterans
442
Male Veterans
227
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 204 |
| First Gulf War | 166 |
| Vietnam | 107 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 195 |
| 55 to 64 | 189 |
| 35 to 54 | 159 |
| 75+ | 91 |
| 18 to 34 | 35 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 632 | 5.15% |
| Black | 37 | 5.01% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
2.41%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
79.7%
Labor Force Participation
77.4%
Employment Rate
2.9%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
62.97%
Born in North Liberty
91.49%
Native Born
8.51%
Foreign Born
5.41%
Non Citizen
3.1%
Naturalized
91.49% of North Liberty residents were born in the United States, with 62.97% having been born in Iowa. 5.41% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 23,035 | 282 | 1.24% |
| 2028 | 22,753 | 282 | 1.25% |
| 2027 | 22,471 | 281 | 1.27% |
| 2026 | 22,190 | 282 | 1.29% |
| 2025 | 21,908 | 282 | 1.3% |
| 2024 | 21,626 | 281 | 1.32% |
| 2023 | 21,345 | 21 | 0.1% |
| 2022 | 21,324 | 523 | 2.51% |
| 2021 | 20,801 | 301 | 1.47% |
| 2020 | 20,500 | 987 | 5.06% |
| 2019 | 19,513 | 296 | 1.54% |
| 2018 | 19,217 | 421 | 2.24% |
| 2017 | 18,796 | 284 | 1.53% |
| 2016 | 18,512 | 331 | 1.82% |
| 2015 | 18,181 | 1,219 | 7.19% |
| 2014 | 16,962 | 816 | 5.05% |
| 2013 | 16,146 | 876 | 5.74% |
| 2012 | 15,270 | 879 | 6.11% |
| 2011 | 14,391 | 743 | 5.44% |
| 2010 | 13,648 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 5,367 | 2,441 | 83.42% |
| 1990 | 2,926 | -20,109 | -87.3% |