West Liberty is a town located in Ohio County West Virginia. West Liberty has a 2024 population of 1,436. West Liberty is currently declining at a rate of -0.35% annually and its population has decreased by -1.37% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,456 in 2020.
The average household income in West Liberty is $52,847 with a poverty rate of 34.53%. The median age in West Liberty is 20.6 years: 21.3 years for males, and 20.3 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of West Liberty was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,593 | 90.31% |
| Other race | 60 | 3.4% |
| Two or more races | 59 | 3.34% |
| Black or African American | 48 | 2.72% |
| Asian | 4 | 0.23% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| 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 | 273 | 2.53 | 56 | 44 |
| Non Family | 151 | 2.02 | 27.2 | 72.8 |
| Married | 93 | 3.25 | 92.5 | 7.5 |
| Female | 20 | 2.75 | 85 | 15 |
| Male | 9 | 3.33 | 100 | 0 |
3.11
Average Family Size
2.53
Average Household Size
56.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 14 | 3.93% |
| Associates Degree | 8 | 2.25% |
| Bachelors Degree | 54 | 15.17% |
| Graduate Degree | 76 | 21.35% |
| High School Graduate | 130 | 36.52% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 11 | 3.09% |
| Some College | 63 | 17.7% |
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 | 343 | 321 | 130 |
| Black | 7 | 7 | 0 |
| Asian | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Other Race | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 3 | 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 white people with a rate of 37.9%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $21,167 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $58,375 | $0 | $46,563 |
| High School Graduate | $41,250 | $46,750 | $31,477 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $32,625 | $36,250 | $31,023 |
| Some College | $28,750 | $0 | $29,500 |
$32,625
Average Earnings
$36,250
Average Male
$31,023
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
95.36% of West Liberty residents speak only English, while 4.64% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 3.44% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 655 | 219 | 33.44% |
| Other | 10 | 10 | 100% |
| Black | 10 | 7 | 70% |
| Hispanic | 3 | 3 | 100% |
| Multiple | 19 | 3 | 15.79% |
| Asian | 1 | 1 | 100% |
34.53%
Overall Poverty Rate
18.55%
Male Poverty Rate
45%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in West Liberty is Asian, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in West Liberty is Multiple, with 15.79% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 8.92%. Among those working part-time, it was 66.14%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 27.33%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Some College | 35.29% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 12% |
| High School | 0% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 49.48% |
| Male Employed | 13.57% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $69,375 | $83,618 |
| Households | $39,181 | $52,847 |
| Married Families | $91,161 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | - | $26,420 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
11.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
14.8%
Male Marriage Rate
8.9%
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 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
27
Number of Veterans
27
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 9 |
| Second Gulf War | 7 |
| Vietnam | 6 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 9 |
| 18 to 34 | 7 |
| 75+ | 6 |
| 55 to 64 | 5 |
| 65 to 74 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 20 | 1.35% |
| Black | 7 | 14.58% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
59.26%
Veteran Poverty Rate
18.52%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
55.3%
Labor Force Participation
53%
Employment Rate
4.1%
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
56.35%
Born in West Liberty
95.75%
Native Born
4.25%
Foreign Born
3.34%
Non Citizen
0.91%
Naturalized
95.75% of West Liberty residents were born in the United States, with 56.35% having been born in West Virginia. 3.34% 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 | 1,411 | -5 | -0.35% |
| 2028 | 1,416 | -5 | -0.35% |
| 2027 | 1,421 | -5 | -0.35% |
| 2026 | 1,426 | -5 | -0.35% |
| 2025 | 1,431 | -5 | -0.35% |
| 2024 | 1,436 | -5 | -0.35% |
| 2023 | 1,441 | -3 | -0.21% |
| 2022 | 1,444 | 5 | 0.35% |
| 2021 | 1,439 | -17 | -1.17% |
| 2020 | 1,456 | 6 | 0.41% |
| 2019 | 1,450 | -1 | -0.07% |
| 2018 | 1,451 | -6 | -0.41% |
| 2017 | 1,457 | -6 | -0.41% |
| 2016 | 1,463 | -8 | -0.54% |
| 2015 | 1,471 | -113 | -7.13% |
| 2014 | 1,584 | -44 | -2.7% |
| 2013 | 1,628 | -78 | -4.57% |
| 2012 | 1,706 | -25 | -1.44% |
| 2011 | 1,731 | -3 | -0.17% |
| 2010 | 1,734 | 0 | 0% |