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Liberty, MO

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Demographicsi2024 ACS 5-Year EstimatesCensus

30,689population

37.8median age

This community is a community of 30,689 with a median age of 37.8. The population is predominantly White (83.7%) with a significant Hispanic/Latino community (5%). Median household income is $88,542. 95.9% of adults hold a high school diploma or higher, and 39.6% have a bachelor's degree. The homeownership rate is 73%, with a median home value of $283,300.

Race & Ethnicityi

White

83.7%25,685

Hispanic/Latino

5%1,539

Two or More

4.7%1,448

Black

4.6%1,398

Asian

1.2%375

Other

0.4%133

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.3%84

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0.1%27

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

3.3%676

High School Diploma

21.8%4,409

Some College (<1 yr)

9.4%1,910

Some College (1+ yr)

12.5%2,527

Associate's Degree

9.3%1,880

Bachelor's Degree

26.3%5,327

Master's Degree

9.1%1,844

Professional Degree

2.7%549

Doctorate

1.5%309

HS or Higher

95.9%

BA or Higher

39.6%

Graduate+

13.3%

Housingi

$283,300median home value

$1,160median rent

73%homeownership

12,085total units

4.3%vacancy

Tenure

Owner 73%

Renter 27%

Home Values

Under $50K

4.1%343

$50K–$100K

3%254

$100K–$150K

4.9%415

$150K–$200K

9.8%829

$200K–$300K

33.8%2,852

$300K–$500K

37.9%3,202

$500K–$1M

6%510

$1M+

0.4%37

Rent Distribution

Under $500

106

$500–$750

241

$750–$1,000

738

$1,000–$1,250

607

$1,250–$1,500

428

$1,500–$2,000

652

$2,000+

175

Year Built

2020 or later

2.2%269

2010–2019

5.6%680

2000–2009

17.1%2,061

1990–1999

18.8%2,275

1980–1989

15.7%1,898

1970–1979

13.4%1,620

1960–1969

11%1,326

1950–1959

7.5%912

1940–1949

1.8%221

1939 or earlier

6.8%823

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

73.4%8,492

Electricity

23.8%2,757

Bottled/LP Gas

2.2%249

Wood

0.2%27

Solar

0.2%20

Other

0.1%15

No Fuel

0.1%8

Household Economyi

$88,542median household income

$40,242per capita income

6.7%poverty rate

4.5%unemployment

16,063labor force

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

3.3%376

$10K–$15K

1.5%171

$15K–$20K

3.4%395

$20K–$25K

2.2%250

$25K–$30K

2.9%334

$30K–$35K

4.6%531

$35K–$40K

3.4%398

$40K–$45K

1.3%149

$45K–$50K

2.4%282

$50K–$60K

8.2%948

$60K–$75K

10.5%1,209

$75K–$100K

12.2%1,415

$100K–$125K

11.7%1,357

$125K–$150K

11.1%1,284

$150K–$200K

13.9%1,608

$200K+

7.4%861

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

325

Residentsi

473

Avg. Tenant Renti

$421/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

20 months

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers126 homes92% occupied$460/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Project Based Section 8181 homes92% occupied$399/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

811/PRAC18 homes96% occupied$367/mo rent

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $88,542/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $27K/yr

81.3%

Very low income$27K–$44K/yr

18.3%

Low income$44K–$71K/yr

0.4%

Who Receives This Housing

80.6% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

22.2% of subsidized households are minority

32.8% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

48.3% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

7692.5%

By Region

Top Countries

China

Mexico

Canada

Germany

United Kingdom

Korea

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

15,058

Avg. Commutei

22.9 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

15,338

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

1,825(7.9% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

95.2%Insured

4.8%Uninsured