Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Liberty, NY Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

5,142

Median Agei

34.2

Race & Ethnicityi

Hispanic/Latino

54.4%2,795

White

38.2%1,965

Black

4.5%230

Two or More

1.2%60

Other

1%53

Asian

0.6%30

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.2%9

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

11.3%358

High School Diploma

26.4%838

Some College (<1 yr)

10.1%322

Some College (1+ yr)

13%414

Associate's Degree

6.3%201

Bachelor's Degree

9.9%314

Master's Degree

4.2%133

Professional Degree

1.4%46

Doctorate

0.3%11

HS or Higher

83%

BA or Higher

15.9%

Graduate+

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$181,900

Median Renti

$889

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

36.8%592

Renter-Occupied

63.2%1,017

Total Units

2,153

Homeownership

36.8%

Vacancy Rate

25.3%

Home Values

Under $50K

6.4%38

$50K–$100K

12.2%72

$100K–$150K

15.9%94

$150K–$200K

19.1%113

$200K–$300K

19.6%116

$300K–$500K

16%95

$500K–$1M

10.8%64

Rent Distribution

Under $500

219

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

492

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

145

$1,500–$2,000

$2,000+

Year Built

2020 or later

1%22

2010–2019

2.9%62

2000–2009

1.2%26

1990–1999

7.7%165

1980–1989

16.2%349

1970–1979

4.6%98

1960–1969

9.8%212

1950–1959

12.5%270

1940–1949

9.7%208

1939 or earlier

34.4%741

Heating Fuel

Fuel Oil

42.1%677

Electricity

26.2%422

Bottled/LP Gas

16.6%267

Wood

7.5%120

Utility Gas

6.7%107

Other

1%16

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$64,913

Mean Household Incomei

$91,702

Per Capita Incomei

$30,853

Poverty Ratei

14.2%

Unemploymenti

6.6%

Labor Forcei

2,362

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

5.1%82

$10K–$15K

2.4%38

$15K–$20K

6%96

$20K–$25K

3.2%52

$25K–$30K

3.1%50

$30K–$35K

2.2%35

$35K–$40K

8.5%137

$40K–$45K

5.3%86

$45K–$50K

4.6%74

$50K–$60K

6.4%103

$60K–$75K

11.9%192

$75K–$100K

13%209

$100K–$125K

4%65

$125K–$150K

1.5%24

$150K–$200K

9.8%158

$200K+

12.9%208

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

286

Residentsi

284

Avg. Tenant Renti

$378/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

13 months

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers110 homes60% occupied$372/mo rent

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

Project Based Section 8160 homes86% occupied$382/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $64,913/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $19K/yr

84.9%

Very low income$19K–$32K/yr

14.5%

Low income$32K–$52K/yr

0.6%

Who Receives This Housing

63.7% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

44.5% of subsidized households are minority

50% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

60.4% 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

1,95438%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

207

Guatemala

Canada

United Kingdom

China

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

2,105

Avg. Commutei

21.2 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

2,206

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

286(8.1% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

79.5%Insured

20.5%Uninsured