Liberal is a city located in Barton County Missouri. Liberal has a 2024 population of 639. Liberal is currently growing at a rate of 0.31% annually and its population has increased by 1.43% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 630 in 2020.
The average household income in Liberal is $61,071 with a poverty rate of 16.6%. The median age in Liberal is 40.8 years: 39.7 years for males, and 43.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Liberal was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 705 | 88.79% |
| Two or more races | 59 | 7.43% |
| Native American | 28 | 3.53% |
| Other race | 2 | 0.25% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Native American
Other race
Black or African American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 319 | 2.49 | 67.7 | 32.3 |
| Married | 144 | 3.25 | 81.9 | 18.1 |
| Non Family | 126 | 1.14 | 58.7 | 41.3 |
| Female | 28 | 2.75 | 46.4 | 53.6 |
| Male | 21 | 5 | 52.4 | 47.6 |
3.2
Average Family Size
2.49
Average Household Size
67.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 49 | 9.26% |
| Associates Degree | 14 | 2.65% |
| Bachelors Degree | 64 | 12.1% |
| Graduate Degree | 21 | 3.97% |
| High School Graduate | 222 | 41.97% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 8 | 1.51% |
| Some College | 151 | 28.54% |
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 | 488 | 441 | 80 |
| 2+ Races | 31 | 24 | 3 |
| Native American | 10 | 7 | 2 |
| Hispanic | 3 | 0 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 90.37%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among native american people with a rate of 20%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $107,083 | $38,646 |
| Graduate Degree | $61,250 | $0 | $48,333 |
| High School Graduate | $32,708 | $45,313 | $31,806 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $37,083 | $2,499 | $43,036 |
| Overall | $37,946 | $46,719 | $31,944 |
| Some College | $32,679 | $41,500 | $0 |
$37,946
Average Earnings
$46,719
Average Male
$31,944
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
99.46% of Liberal residents speak only English, while 0.54% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 0.27% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 693 | 109 | 15.73% |
| Native | 28 | 12 | 42.86% |
| Multiple | 54 | 8 | 14.81% |
| Hispanic | 19 | 7 | 36.84% |
| Other | 2 | 2 | 100% |
16.6%
Overall Poverty Rate
14.32%
Male Poverty Rate
18.77%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Liberal is Other, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Liberal is Multiple, with 14.81% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.9%. Among those working part-time, it was 14.5%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 29.88%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 42.11% |
| Some College | 13.94% |
| High School | 9.91% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 4.71% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 70% |
| Male Unemployed | 15.38% |
| Female Employed | 4.79% |
| Male Employed | 4.67% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $68,594 | $79,973 |
| Households | $49,464 | $61,071 |
| Married Families | $87,500 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $19,071 | $29,360 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
49.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
49.3%
Male Marriage Rate
49.5%
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
73
Number of Veterans
70
Male Veterans
3
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Korea | 28 |
| First Gulf War | 22 |
| Vietnam | 18 |
| Second Gulf War | 17 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 32 |
| 35 to 54 | 19 |
| 55 to 64 | 13 |
| 65 to 74 | 9 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 71 | 12.91% |
| Native American | 2 | 20% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
6.85%
Veteran Poverty Rate
60.27%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
56.6%
Labor Force Participation
48.3%
Employment Rate
14.2%
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
52.52%
Born in Liberal
99.37%
Native Born
0.63%
Foreign Born
0.63%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
99.37% of Liberal residents were born in the United States, with 52.52% having been born in Missouri. 0.63% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 651 | 3 | 0.46% |
| 2028 | 648 | 2 | 0.31% |
| 2027 | 646 | 2 | 0.31% |
| 2026 | 644 | 3 | 0.47% |
| 2025 | 641 | 2 | 0.31% |
| 2024 | 639 | 2 | 0.31% |
| 2023 | 637 | 3 | 0.47% |
| 2022 | 634 | 2 | 0.32% |
| 2021 | 632 | 2 | 0.32% |
| 2020 | 630 | -77 | -10.89% |
| 2019 | 707 | -4 | -0.56% |
| 2018 | 711 | -3 | -0.42% |
| 2017 | 714 | -1 | -0.14% |
| 2016 | 715 | 0 | 0% |
| 2015 | 715 | -9 | -1.24% |
| 2014 | 724 | -13 | -1.76% |
| 2013 | 737 | -7 | -0.94% |
| 2012 | 744 | -3 | -0.4% |
| 2011 | 747 | -2 | -0.27% |
| 2010 | 749 | 0 | 0% |