Liberty County, Florida Demographics 2026
Liberty County, Florida has a population of 7,687, the 67th most populous county in Florida. The median household income is $58,671 and the median home value is $127,300. The poverty rate is 17.5%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Liberty County Quick Facts
How Liberty County Changed
Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.
| Metric | 2019–2023 | 2020–2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 7,650 | 7,687 | +0.5% |
| Median household income | $53,824 | $58,671 | +9.0% |
| Median home value | $117,600 | $127,300 | +8.2% |
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.
State average: 65 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Cities & Places in Liberty County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bristol | 1,020 | $47,689 | 15.9% | $118,600 |
| Hosford | 982 | $97,386 | 6.0% | $138,400 |
| Lake Mystic | 601 | $60,476 | 3.7% | $300,000 |
| Sumatra | 46 | N/A | 60.9% | N/A |
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Population Overview
Liberty County is located in Florida with a total population of 7,687. It is the 67th most populous county out of 67 in Florida. The county encompasses 4 Census-designated places.
Age Demographics
The median age in Liberty County is 39.7 years. This is 7% lower than the state median of 42.6 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Liberty County is $58,671. This is 21% lower than the state median of $74,568. It is also 27% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 17.5%. This is 40% higher than the state poverty rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate is 6.6%. This is 36% higher than the state rate of 4.8%. The median home value is $127,300. Housing costs are 65% lower than the state median of $359,000. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.2x, Liberty County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 80.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 18% higher than the state average of 67.6%.
Race & Ethnicity
The largest racial or ethnic group in Liberty County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 76.6% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 11.5%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (76.6% vs 50.4%). The Hispanic or Latino population (6.4%) is well below the state average of 27.4%. The Asian population (0.2%) is well below the state average of 2.9%.
Education
16.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 52% lower than the state rate of 34.2%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 79.7%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All figures for Liberty County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Florida and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Liberty County, Florida?
Liberty County has a population of 7,687, making it the 67th most populous county in Florida.
What is the median income in Liberty County?
The median household income in Liberty County is $58,671 with a poverty rate of 17.5%.
How many cities are in Liberty County, Florida?
Liberty County contains 4 Census-designated places.