Liberty County, Georgia Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Liberty County is located in Georgia with a total population of 66,826. It is the 39th most populous county out of 159 in Georgia.

Age Demographics

The median age in Liberty County is 28.7 years. This is 23% lower than the state median of 37.4 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Liberty County is $59,013. This is 21% lower than the state median of $74,664. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 25% lower. The poverty rate stands at 14.5%. This is 7% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.5%. The unemployment rate is 8.0%. This is 57% higher than the state rate of 5.1%. The median home value is $180,200. Housing costs are 34% lower than the state median of $272,900. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.1x. 49.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 24% lower than the state average of 65.4%.

Race & Ethnicity

Liberty County is a highly diverse community where no single racial or ethnic group constitutes a majority of the population. White (non-Hispanic) residents account for 37.4%. The Asian population (1.8%) is well below the state average of 4.3%.

Education

19.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 42% lower than the state rate of 34.2%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 92.0%.