Liberty County, Texas Demographics 2026

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

Liberty County, Texas has a population of 103,380, the 43rd most populous county in Texas. The median household income is $68,703 and the median home value is $181,700. The poverty rate is 18.7%.

Liberty County Quick Facts

Population 103,380

Median Household Income $68,70390% MOE ±$4,468

Median Home Value $181,70090% MOE ±$12,421

Poverty Rate 18.7%90% MOE ±2.8 pts

Unemployment Rate 7.1%90% MOE ±1.5 pts

Median Age 32.9 years90% MOE ±0.5 years

Homeownership Rate 82.3%90% MOE ±2.1 pts

Affordability Ratio 2.6x

Bachelor's Degree+ 11.8%90% MOE ±1.5 pts

Adults 25+ with high school education or higher 77.8%

Cities/Places 14

Population 103,380 43rd of 254

Median Income $68,703 12% lower than state

Poverty Rate 18.7%

Unemployment 7.1%

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	83,702	103,380	+23.5%
Median household income	$63,374	$68,703	+8.4%
Median home value¹	$137,347	$181,700	+32.3%
Median gross rent	$1,046	$1,044	No clear change (-0.2%)

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

$68,703

$78,476

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Liberty

$181,700

$283,800

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 17.3%

$25K-$50K 19.9%

$50K-$100K 30.8%

$100K+ 31.9%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

5.0%

$10K-$15K

4.5%

$15K-$20K

4.5%

$20K-$25K

3.3%

$25K-$30K

3.5%

$30K-$35K

4.4%

$35K-$40K

3.1%

$40K-$45K

4.6%

$45K-$50K

4.3%

$50K-$60K

8.3%

$60K-$75K

8.8%

$75K-$100K

13.8%

$100K-$125K

8.5%

$125K-$150K

6.9%

$150K-$200K

8.3%

$200K+

8.3%

Employment

7.1% Unemployment Rate State: 5.3%|National: 5.2%

54.9% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 82.3%

Renter 17.7%

Affordability Index Very Affordable

2.6x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $1,044/mo 18.2% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

29.9%

18-34

23.1%

35-54

25.1%

55-74

17.7%

75+

4.3%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

High Diversity

A diverse community with significant representation from multiple racial and ethnic groups.

State average: 67 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Liberty County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Dayton	9,058	$59,691	20.6%	$227,600
Mont Belvieu	9,020	$132,781	9.3%	$411,000
Liberty	8,650	$53,833	25.2%	$175,300
Old River-Winfree	2,448	$72,188	25.8%	$124,700
Plum Grove	1,832	$66,341	16.9%	$200,800
Ames	1,142	$36,188	25.4%	$203,600
Daisetta	1,016	$65,557	14.5%	$118,500
Kenefick	898	$73,750	20.3%	$160,700
Hardin	621	$53,203	4.2%	$110,200
Big Thicket Lake Estates	596	N/A	35.1%	$107,200
Devers	386	$82,321	7.8%	$120,700
North Cleveland	376	$95,368	13.7%	$203,800
Hull	275	$38,672	10.2%	N/A
Dayton Lakes	85	$16,750	70.6%	N/A

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Population Overview

Liberty County is located in Texas with a total population of 103,380. It is the 43rd most populous county out of 254 in Texas. The county encompasses 14 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Liberty County is 32.9 years. This is 8% lower than the state median of 35.6 years. With 29.9% of the population under 18, Liberty County has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Liberty County is $68,703. This is 12% lower than the state median of $78,476. It is also 15% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 18.7%. This is 35% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. The unemployment rate is 7.1%. This is 35% higher than the state rate of 5.3%. The median home value is $181,700. Housing costs are 36% lower than the state median of $283,800. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.6x, Liberty County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 82.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 32% higher than the state average of 62.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Liberty County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 48.6% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 39.6%. The Asian population (0.6%) is well below the state average of 5.5%.

Education

11.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is among the lowest rates in the state, which may correlate with employment and income patterns. This is 65% lower than the state rate of 33.8%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 77.8%.

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 Texas 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, Texas?

Liberty County has a population of 103,380, making it the 43rd most populous county in Texas.

What is the median income in Liberty County?

The median household income in Liberty County is $68,703 with a poverty rate of 18.7%.

How many cities are in Liberty County, Texas?

Liberty County contains 14 Census-designated places.