Liberty city, Kansas Demographics & Population 2026

Population Overview

Liberty city is a small community located in Kansas. The total population is 128. It ranks as the 513th most populous out of 726 cities and towns in Kansas.

Age Demographics

The median age in Liberty city is 31.6 years. This is 15% lower than the state median of 37.2 years. With 43.0% of the population under 18, Liberty city has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.

Economy, Income & Housing

The poverty rate stands at 12.5%. This is 9% higher than the state poverty rate of 11.5%. The unemployment rate is 1.7%. This is 57% lower than the state rate of 3.9%. The median home value is $46,500. Housing costs are 77% lower than the state median of $203,400. 94.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 41% higher than the state average of 66.9%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Liberty city is White (non-Hispanic), making up 78.9% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 1.6%. The Hispanic or Latino population (1.6%) is well below the state average of 13.3%.

Education

5.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 84% lower than the state rate of 35.2%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 80.8%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Liberty city, Kansas is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2019-2023). The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually, providing reliable estimates for communities of all sizes. Comparisons are made against Kansas state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 726 Census-designated places in Kansas. For official data, visit data.census.gov.