Liberty is a city located in Liberty County Texas. Liberty has a 2024 population of 8,931. It is also the county seat of Liberty County. Liberty is currently growing at a rate of 1.79% annually and its population has increased by 7.58% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 8,302 in 2020.
The average household income in Liberty is $82,157 with a poverty rate of 17.15%. The median age in Liberty is 39 years: 39.4 years for males, and 36.7 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Liberty was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 5,070 | 60.73% |
| Other race | 2,007 | 24.04% |
| Black or African American | 746 | 8.94% |
| Two or more races | 411 | 4.92% |
| Asian | 108 | 1.29% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 6 | 0.07% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
White
Other race
Black or African American
Two or more races
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Native American
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,884 | 2.69 | 70.9 | 29.1 |
| Married | 1,586 | 3.4 | 89.2 | 10.8 |
| Non Family | 1,029 | 1.08 | 48.8 | 51.2 |
| Female | 198 | 4.52 | 51.5 | 48.5 |
| Male | 71 | 5.07 | 38 | 62 |
3.54
Average Family Size
2.69
Average Household Size
70.9%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 459 | 8.5% |
| Associates Degree | 362 | 6.7% |
| Bachelors Degree | 557 | 10.31% |
| Graduate Degree | 223 | 4.13% |
| High School Graduate | 2,051 | 37.97% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 679 | 12.57% |
| Some College | 1,071 | 19.83% |
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 | 3,567 | 3,085 | 580 |
| Hispanic | 965 | 459 | 81 |
| Black | 704 | 570 | 59 |
| Other Race | 680 | 283 | 50 |
| 2+ Races | 204 | 163 | 58 |
| Asian | 49 | 33 | 33 |
| Islander | 6 | 6 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among islander people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 67.35%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $58,208 | $0 | $53,472 |
| Graduate Degree | $68,875 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $37,546 | $60,111 | $18,337 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $28,635 | $29,375 | $0 |
| Overall | $39,405 | $51,788 | $24,433 |
| Some College | $55,163 | $51,373 | $65,306 |
$39,405
Average Earnings
$51,788
Average Male
$24,433
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
72.91% of Liberty residents speak only English, while 27.09% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 25.49% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 4,327 | 617 | 14.26% |
| Hispanic | 2,436 | 490 | 20.11% |
| Other | 1,994 | 432 | 21.66% |
| Multiple | 366 | 198 | 54.1% |
| Black | 643 | 41 | 6.38% |
| Asian | 108 | 33 | 30.56% |
17.15%
Overall Poverty Rate
11.82%
Male Poverty Rate
21.3%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Liberty is Multiple, with 54.1% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Liberty is Black, with 6.38% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.55%. Among those working part-time, it was 11.81%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 18.65%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 20.68% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 12.98% |
| Some College | 10.17% |
| High School | 6.5% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 8.31% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 3.33% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $78,590 | $109,379 |
| Households | $57,962 | $82,157 |
| Married Families | $87,879 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $22,965 | $32,014 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
54.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
58.1%
Male Marriage Rate
51.4%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, 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
503
Number of Veterans
485
Male Veterans
18
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 139 |
| First Gulf War | 101 |
| Korea | 41 |
| World War II | 38 |
| Second Gulf War | 21 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 231 |
| 35 to 54 | 114 |
| 65 to 74 | 83 |
| 55 to 64 | 75 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 426 | 10.7% |
| Black | 63 | 8.7% |
| Hispanic | 25 | 1.62% |
| Other Race | 8 | 0.64% |
| Islander | 6 | 100% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
7.59%
Veteran Poverty Rate
23.84%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
48.1%
Labor Force Participation
44.7%
Employment Rate
7.1%
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
69.21%
Born in Liberty
84.32%
Native Born
15.68%
Foreign Born
9.4%
Non Citizen
6.28%
Naturalized
84.32% of Liberty residents were born in the United States, with 69.21% having been born in Texas. 9.4% 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 | 9,718 | 158 | 1.65% |
| 2028 | 9,560 | 157 | 1.67% |
| 2027 | 9,403 | 157 | 1.7% |
| 2026 | 9,246 | 158 | 1.74% |
| 2025 | 9,088 | 157 | 1.76% |
| 2024 | 8,931 | 157 | 1.79% |
| 2023 | 8,774 | 122 | 1.41% |
| 2022 | 8,652 | 110 | 1.29% |
| 2021 | 8,542 | 240 | 2.89% |
| 2020 | 8,302 | -1,106 | -11.76% |
| 2019 | 9,408 | 104 | 1.12% |
| 2018 | 9,304 | 117 | 1.27% |
| 2017 | 9,187 | 106 | 1.17% |
| 2016 | 9,081 | 135 | 1.51% |
| 2015 | 8,946 | 91 | 1.03% |
| 2014 | 8,855 | 90 | 1.03% |
| 2013 | 8,765 | 46 | 0.53% |
| 2012 | 8,719 | 167 | 1.95% |
| 2011 | 8,552 | 125 | 1.48% |
| 2010 | 8,427 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 8,033 | 300 | 3.88% |
| 1990 | 7,733 | -212 | -2.67% |
| 1980 | 7,945 | 2,354 | 42.1% |
| 1970 | 5,591 | -536 | -8.75% |
| 1960 | 6,127 | 1,964 | 47.18% |
| 1950 | 4,163 | 1,076 | 34.86% |
| 1940 | 3,087 | -6,631 | -68.23% |