Liberty is a city located in Pickens County South Carolina. Liberty has a 2024 population of 3,289. Liberty is currently declining at a rate of -0.6% annually and its population has decreased by -2.32% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 3,367 in 2020.
The average household income in Liberty is $70,484 with a poverty rate of 23.62%. The median age in Liberty is 36.4 years: 35.9 years for males, and 36.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Liberty was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,393 | 71.88% |
| Black or African American | 664 | 19.95% |
| Two or more races | 186 | 5.59% |
| Other race | 86 | 2.58% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Other race
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,254 | 2.65 | 72.6 | 27.4 |
| Married | 685 | 3.17 | 85.7 | 14.3 |
| Non Family | 371 | 1.09 | 68.7 | 31.3 |
| Female | 165 | 3.75 | 41.2 | 58.8 |
| Male | 33 | 3.91 | 0 | 100 |
3.22
Average Family Size
2.65
Average Household Size
72.6%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 141 | 6.59% |
| Associates Degree | 129 | 6.03% |
| Bachelors Degree | 256 | 11.96% |
| Graduate Degree | 89 | 4.16% |
| High School Graduate | 1,032 | 48.2% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 62 | 2.9% |
| Some College | 432 | 20.18% |
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 | 1,476 | 1,305 | 268 |
| Black | 458 | 458 | 42 |
| Hispanic | 187 | 155 | 35 |
| Other Race | 37 | 5 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 30 | 30 | 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 hispanic people with a rate of 18.72%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $58,272 | $77,098 | $45,000 |
| Graduate Degree | $53,964 | $0 | $55,682 |
| High School Graduate | $19,467 | $36,503 | $8,992 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $34,750 | $40,060 | $0 |
| Overall | $33,556 | $41,101 | $16,680 |
| Some College | $0 | $64,583 | $20,030 |
$33,556
Average Earnings
$41,101
Average Male
$16,680
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
92.38% of Liberty residents speak only English, while 7.62% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 6.95% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,226 | 563 | 25.29% |
| Black | 620 | 125 | 20.16% |
| Other | 86 | 56 | 65.12% |
| Hispanic | 278 | 56 | 20.14% |
| Multiple | 186 | 32 | 17.2% |
23.62%
Overall Poverty Rate
21.25%
Male Poverty Rate
26.03%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Liberty is Other, with 65.12% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Liberty is Multiple, with 17.2% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 5.51%. Among those working part-time, it was 24.69%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 23.32%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 34.48% |
| High School | 24.03% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 8.99% |
| Some College | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 100% |
| Female Unemployed | 85.83% |
| Male Employed | 13.11% |
| Female Employed | 5.96% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $52,756 | $65,599 |
| Households | $41,898 | $70,484 |
| Married Families | $70,660 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $40,382 | $81,222 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
59.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
72.2%
Male Marriage Rate
49.7%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, 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
241
Number of Veterans
241
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 89 |
| Korea | 57 |
| Second Gulf War | 51 |
| First Gulf War | 31 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 88 |
| 75+ | 69 |
| 35 to 54 | 43 |
| 18 to 34 | 41 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Black | 128 | 23.49% |
| White | 103 | 6.12% |
| 2+ Races | 10 | 33.33% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0.41%
Veteran Poverty Rate
51.87%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
65.1%
Labor Force Participation
58.1%
Employment Rate
10.2%
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
77.2%
Born in Liberty
96.46%
Native Born
3.54%
Foreign Born
2.49%
Non Citizen
1.05%
Naturalized
96.46% of Liberty residents were born in the United States, with 77.2% having been born in South Carolina. 2.49% 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 | 3,192 | -20 | -0.62% |
| 2028 | 3,212 | -19 | -0.59% |
| 2027 | 3,231 | -19 | -0.58% |
| 2026 | 3,250 | -20 | -0.61% |
| 2025 | 3,270 | -19 | -0.58% |
| 2024 | 3,289 | -20 | -0.6% |
| 2023 | 3,309 | 10 | 0.3% |
| 2022 | 3,299 | -27 | -0.81% |
| 2021 | 3,326 | -41 | -1.22% |
| 2020 | 3,367 | 208 | 6.58% |
| 2019 | 3,159 | -3 | -0.09% |
| 2018 | 3,162 | -2 | -0.06% |
| 2017 | 3,164 | -46 | -1.43% |
| 2016 | 3,210 | 9 | 0.28% |
| 2015 | 3,201 | 0 | 0% |
| 2014 | 3,201 | -19 | -0.59% |
| 2013 | 3,220 | -22 | -0.68% |
| 2012 | 3,242 | -17 | -0.52% |
| 2011 | 3,259 | 7 | 0.22% |
| 2010 | 3,252 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 3,009 | -219 | -6.78% |
| 1990 | 3,228 | 61 | 1.93% |
| 1980 | 3,167 | 307 | 10.73% |
| 1970 | 2,860 | 203 | 7.64% |
| 1960 | 2,657 | -535 | -16.76% |