Liberty township is located in Clay County Missouri. Liberty township has a 2024 population of 14,816. Liberty township is currently growing at a rate of 0.01% annually but its population has decreased by -0.9% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 14,951 in 2020.
The average household income in Liberty township is $66,399 with a poverty rate of 16.72%. The median age in Liberty township is 41 years: 38.8 years for males, and 43.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Liberty township was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 13,973 | 93.75% |
| Two or more races | 597 | 4.01% |
| Black or African American | 194 | 1.3% |
| Native American | 69 | 0.46% |
| Other race | 46 | 0.31% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 18 | 0.12% |
| Asian | 8 | 0.05% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Native American
Other race
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Asian
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 6,118 | 2.4 | 66 | 34 |
| Married | 2,893 | 2.97 | 81.6 | 18.4 |
| Non Family | 2,305 | 1.18 | 56.9 | 43.1 |
| Female | 643 | 3.21 | 45.9 | 54.1 |
| Male | 277 | 4.64 | 24.2 | 75.8 |
3.03
Average Family Size
2.4
Average Household Size
66.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,231 | 12.06% |
| Associates Degree | 796 | 7.8% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,015 | 9.94% |
| Graduate Degree | 563 | 5.51% |
| High School Graduate | 4,315 | 42.26% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 569 | 5.57% |
| Some College | 1,721 | 16.86% |
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 | 9,757 | 8,090 | 1,521 |
| 2+ Races | 253 | 163 | 38 |
| Hispanic | 119 | 115 | 18 |
| Black | 88 | 53 | 0 |
| Other Race | 27 | 23 | 0 |
| Islander | 18 | 18 | 18 |
| Native American | 13 | 13 | 1 |
| Asian | 8 | 4 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among islander people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $59,427 | $69,167 | $33,938 |
| Graduate Degree | $54,892 | $87,045 | $52,344 |
| High School Graduate | $33,248 | $47,518 | $27,304 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $31,471 | $24,754 | $32,426 |
| Overall | $36,615 | $49,712 | $28,910 |
| Some College | $34,075 | $43,725 | $25,833 |
$36,615
Average Earnings
$49,712
Average Male
$28,910
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
99.17% of Liberty township residents speak only English, while 0.83% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 0.5% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 13,605 | 2,141 | 15.74% |
| Black | 194 | 135 | 69.59% |
| Multiple | 595 | 87 | 14.62% |
| Hispanic | 309 | 82 | 26.54% |
| Other | 46 | 26 | 56.52% |
| Native | 69 | 19 | 27.54% |
| Asian | 8 | 4 | 50% |
16.72%
Overall Poverty Rate
14.68%
Male Poverty Rate
18.6%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Liberty township is Black, with 69.59% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Liberty township is Multiple, with 14.62% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.21%. Among those working part-time, it was 20.37%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 22.08%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 22.61% |
| High School | 12.81% |
| Some College | 12.68% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 2.85% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 13.79% |
| Female Employed | 12.01% |
| Male Unemployed | 6.52% |
| Male Employed | 6.09% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $67,226 | $78,116 |
| Households | $50,315 | $66,399 |
| Married Families | $80,944 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $29,710 | $44,565 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
49.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
53.2%
Male Marriage Rate
45.6%
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
958
Number of Veterans
871
Male Veterans
87
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 460 |
| Korea | 144 |
| First Gulf War | 93 |
| Second Gulf War | 48 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 341 |
| 75+ | 311 |
| 55 to 64 | 205 |
| 35 to 54 | 95 |
| 18 to 34 | 6 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 912 | 8.3% |
| Hispanic | 28 | 13.4% |
| Islander | 18 | 100% |
| 2+ Races | 18 | 5.88% |
| Native American | 10 | 38.46% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
7.28%
Veteran Poverty Rate
39.77%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
52.6%
Labor Force Participation
51.6%
Employment Rate
1.9%
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
77.14%
Born in Liberty township
99.87%
Native Born
0.13%
Foreign Born
0.08%
Non Citizen
0.05%
Naturalized
99.87% of Liberty township residents were born in the United States, with 77.14% having been born in Missouri. 0.08% 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 | 14,826 | 2 | 0.01% |
| 2028 | 14,824 | 2 | 0.01% |
| 2027 | 14,822 | 2 | 0.01% |
| 2026 | 14,820 | 2 | 0.01% |
| 2025 | 14,818 | 2 | 0.01% |
| 2024 | 14,816 | 2 | 0.01% |
| 2023 | 14,814 | 2 | 0.01% |
| 2022 | 14,812 | -65 | -0.44% |
| 2021 | 14,877 | -74 | -0.49% |
| 2020 | 14,951 | 519 | 3.6% |
| 2019 | 14,432 | -91 | -0.63% |
| 2018 | 14,523 | -15 | -0.1% |
| 2017 | 14,538 | -51 | -0.35% |
| 2016 | 14,589 | -116 | -0.79% |
| 2015 | 14,705 | -13 | -0.09% |
| 2014 | 14,718 | 1 | 0.01% |
| 2013 | 14,717 | 25 | 0.17% |
| 2012 | 14,692 | 4 | 0.03% |
| 2011 | 14,688 | -72 | -0.49% |
| 2010 | 14,760 | 0 | 0% |