Liberty County, Florida Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Liberty County is located in Florida with a total population of 7,650. It is the 67th most populous county out of 67 in Florida.

Age Demographics

The median age in Liberty County is 39.1 years. This is 8% lower than the state median of 42.6 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Liberty County is $53,824. This is 25% lower than the state median of $71,711. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 31% lower. The poverty rate stands at 20.8%. This is 65% higher than the state poverty rate of 12.6%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The unemployment rate is 6.9%. This is 42% higher than the state rate of 4.8%. The median home value is $117,600. Housing costs are 64% lower than the state median of $325,000. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.2x, Liberty County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 79.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 18% higher than the state average of 67.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Liberty County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 74.9% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 12.9%. The Hispanic or Latino population (7.1%) is well below the state average of 26.8%. The Asian population (0.2%) is well below the state average of 2.8%.

Education

15.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 53% lower than the state rate of 33.2%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 79.0%.