West Liberty is a city located in Muscatine County Iowa. West Liberty has a 2024 population of 3,687. West Liberty is currently declining at a rate of -1.1% annually and its population has decreased by -4.26% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 3,851 in 2020.
The average household income in West Liberty is $70,988 with a poverty rate of 6.63%. The median age in West Liberty is 33.5 years: 31.4 years for males, and 34.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of West Liberty was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,587 | 67.7% |
| Other race | 772 | 20.2% |
| Two or more races | 306 | 8.01% |
| Black or African American | 122 | 3.19% |
| Asian | 18 | 0.47% |
| Native American | 16 | 0.42% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Other race
Two or more races
Black or African American
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,315 | 2.87 | 67.6 | 32.4 |
| Married | 589 | 3.89 | 96.9 | 3.1 |
| Non Family | 470 | 1.31 | 45.7 | 54.3 |
| Female | 188 | 3.26 | 29.3 | 70.7 |
| Male | 68 | 3.76 | 70.6 | 29.4 |
3.57
Average Family Size
2.87
Average Household Size
67.6%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 388 | 15.83% |
| Associates Degree | 222 | 9.06% |
| Bachelors Degree | 176 | 7.18% |
| Graduate Degree | 119 | 4.86% |
| High School Graduate | 833 | 33.99% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 330 | 13.46% |
| Some College | 383 | 15.63% |
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 | 1,229 | 1,085 | 241 |
| Hispanic | 1,067 | 502 | 43 |
| Other Race | 589 | 300 | 16 |
| 2+ Races | 187 | 127 | 0 |
| Black | 92 | 92 | 11 |
| Native American | 16 | 15 | 14 |
| Asian | 9 | 0 | 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 native american people with a rate of 87.5%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $64,432 | $69,432 | $58,750 |
| Graduate Degree | $60,809 | $61,750 | $59,850 |
| High School Graduate | $36,662 | $37,245 | $36,068 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $35,207 | $35,772 | $30,603 |
| Overall | $37,202 | $36,047 | $40,288 |
| Some College | $38,225 | $33,472 | $40,288 |
$37,202
Average Earnings
$36,047
Average Male
$40,288
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
50.19% of West Liberty residents speak only English, while 49.81% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 47.09% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,612 | 130 | 8.06% |
| Hispanic | 1,945 | 87 | 4.47% |
| Other | 772 | 73 | 9.46% |
| Black | 122 | 33 | 27.05% |
| Native | 16 | 14 | 87.5% |
6.63%
Overall Poverty Rate
6.8%
Male Poverty Rate
6.46%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in West Liberty is Native, with 87.5% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in West Liberty is Hispanic, with 4.47% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.77%. Among those working part-time, it was 1.66%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 20.11%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 13% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 7.59% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 5.88% |
| Some College | 3.9% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 54.1% |
| Female Employed | 3.22% |
| Male Employed | 1.98% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $73,456 | $84,527 |
| Households | $63,910 | $70,988 |
| Married Families | $99,119 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $35,287 | $40,937 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
42.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
43.4%
Male Marriage Rate
40.6%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
77
Number of Veterans
66
Male Veterans
11
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 44 |
| Korea | 8 |
| World War II | 4 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 29 |
| 75+ | 29 |
| 55 to 64 | 10 |
| 35 to 54 | 9 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 66 | 3.68% |
| 2+ Races | 11 | 5.37% |
| Hispanic | 11 | 0.86% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
7.46%
Veteran Poverty Rate
29.85%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
73.6%
Labor Force Participation
70.5%
Employment Rate
4.2%
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
60.93%
Born in West Liberty
79.74%
Native Born
20.26%
Foreign Born
10.47%
Non Citizen
9.79%
Naturalized
79.74% of West Liberty residents were born in the United States, with 60.93% having been born in Iowa. 10.47% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 3,482 | -41 | -1.16% |
| 2028 | 3,523 | -41 | -1.15% |
| 2027 | 3,564 | -41 | -1.14% |
| 2026 | 3,605 | -41 | -1.12% |
| 2025 | 3,646 | -41 | -1.11% |
| 2024 | 3,687 | -41 | -1.1% |
| 2023 | 3,728 | -16 | -0.43% |
| 2022 | 3,744 | -73 | -1.91% |
| 2021 | 3,817 | -34 | -0.88% |
| 2020 | 3,851 | 94 | 2.5% |
| 2019 | 3,757 | -17 | -0.45% |
| 2018 | 3,774 | 17 | 0.45% |
| 2017 | 3,757 | 31 | 0.83% |
| 2016 | 3,726 | -15 | -0.4% |
| 2015 | 3,741 | -3 | -0.08% |
| 2014 | 3,744 | -14 | -0.37% |
| 2013 | 3,758 | 2 | 0.05% |
| 2012 | 3,756 | 9 | 0.24% |
| 2011 | 3,747 | -5 | -0.13% |
| 2010 | 3,752 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 3,332 | 397 | 13.53% |
| 1990 | 2,935 | 212 | 7.79% |
| 1980 | 2,723 | -759 | -21.8% |