Liberty County, Florida Demographics 2026

Demographic data: ACS 2020–2024 five-year estimates. Sources and methodology

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%.

Liberty County Quick Facts

Population 7,687

Median Household Income $58,67190% MOE ±$8,215

Median Home Value $127,30090% MOE ±$29,356

Poverty Rate 17.5%90% MOE ±4.4 pts

Unemployment Rate 6.6%90% MOE ±2.8 pts

Median Age 39.7 years90% MOE ±1.4 years

Homeownership Rate 80.1%90% MOE ±4.9 pts

Affordability Ratio 2.2x

Bachelor's Degree+ 16.5%90% MOE ±3.6 pts

Adults 25+ with high school education or higher 79.7%

Cities/Places 4

Population 7,687 67th of 67

Median Income $58,671 21% lower than state

Poverty Rate 17.5%

Unemployment 6.6%

How Liberty County Changed

Change from the non-overlapping 2015–2019 ACS period to 2020–2024. Earlier dollar figures are adjusted to 2024 dollars; changes marked “no clear change” are within the combined 90% margins of error.

Metric	2015–2019	2020–2024	Change
Population	8,345	7,687	-7.9%
Median household income	$46,785	$58,671	+25.4%
Median home value¹	$92,426	$127,300	+37.7%
Median gross rent	$732	$943	+28.8%

¹ The Census Bureau changed its home-value inflation adjustment beginning with the 2022 ACS; interpret that comparison with additional caution.

Median Household Income

Liberty

$58,671

$74,568

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Liberty

$127,300

$359,000

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 24.1%

$25K-$50K 20.6%

$50K-$100K 28.5%

$100K+ 26.8%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

6.8%

$10K-$15K

4.8%

$15K-$20K

6.5%

$20K-$25K

6.0%

$25K-$30K

3.9%

$30K-$35K

3.2%

$35K-$40K

2.2%

$40K-$45K

5.0%

$45K-$50K

6.3%

$50K-$60K

6.6%

$60K-$75K

12.9%

$75K-$100K

9.0%

$100K-$125K

6.6%

$125K-$150K

10.5%

$150K-$200K

5.3%

$200K+

4.3%

Employment

6.6% Unemployment Rate State: 4.8%|National: 5.2%

43.1% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 80.1%

Renter 19.9%

Affordability Index Very Affordable

2.2x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $943/mo 19.3% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

19.6%

18-34

22.8%

35-54

29.9%

55-74

22.2%

75+

5.5%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Low Diversity

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.