Liberty County, Georgia Demographics 2026
Liberty County, Georgia has a population of 67,397, the 39th most populous county in Georgia. The median household income is $60,456 and the median home value is $201,500. The poverty rate is 15.3%.
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 | 66,826 | 67,397 | +0.9% |
| Median household income | $59,013 | $60,456 | +2.4% |
| Median home value | $180,200 | $201,500 | +11.8% |
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 diverse community with significant representation from multiple racial and ethnic groups.
State average: 65 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Cities & Places in Liberty County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hinesville | 35,679 | $60,028 | 14.0% | $196,400 |
| Fort Stewart | 9,285 | $53,500 | 19.0% | N/A |
| Walthourville | 3,823 | $73,647 | 10.4% | $158,700 |
| Midway | 2,185 | $80,580 | 17.6% | $237,100 |
| Flemington | 1,571 | $78,088 | 21.4% | $316,500 |
| Allenhurst | 804 | $49,904 | 16.0% | $189,800 |
| Riceboro | 742 | $35,000 | 29.4% | $87,700 |
| Gumbranch | 241 | $35,000 | 25.2% | $166,300 |
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Population Overview
Liberty County is located in Georgia with a total population of 67,397. It is the 39th most populous county out of 159 in Georgia. The county encompasses 8 Census-designated places.
Age Demographics
The median age in Liberty County is 29.0 years. This is 23% lower than the state median of 37.6 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Liberty County is $60,456. This is 22% lower than the state median of $77,353. It is also 25% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 15.3%. This is 14% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.4%. The unemployment rate is 7.9%. This is 55% higher than the state rate of 5.1%. The median home value is $201,500. Housing costs are 34% lower than the state median of $303,300. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.3x. 50.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 23% lower than the state average of 65.7%.
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 36.5%. The Asian population (1.7%) is well below the state average of 4.5%.
Education
20.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 41% lower than the state rate of 34.9%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 92.6%.
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 Georgia 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, Georgia?
Liberty County has a population of 67,397, making it the 39th most populous county in Georgia.
What is the median income in Liberty County?
The median household income in Liberty County is $60,456 with a poverty rate of 15.3%.
How many cities are in Liberty County, Georgia?
Liberty County contains 8 Census-designated places.