Liberty County, Texas Demographics 2026
Liberty County, Texas has a population of 97,993, the 43rd most populous county in Texas. The median household income is $64,773 and the median home value is $167,100. The poverty rate is 17.7%.
Liberty County Quick Facts
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: 67 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Cities & Places in Liberty County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dayton | 9,121 | $61,307 | 18.8% | $211,900 |
| Liberty | 8,491 | $52,341 | 21.9% | $127,200 |
| Mont Belvieu | 8,416 | $127,902 | 9.8% | $365,200 |
| Plum Grove | 2,425 | $70,362 | 39.2% | $121,800 |
| Old River-Winfree | 2,308 | $105,667 | 21.6% | $151,800 |
| Daisetta | 1,133 | $59,079 | 18.4% | $106,500 |
| Ames | 1,085 | $44,236 | 25.3% | $153,800 |
| Kenefick | 798 | $71,667 | 22.2% | $156,300 |
| Hardin | 702 | $54,625 | 0.6% | $128,800 |
| Big Thicket Lake Estates | 550 | $22,074 | 37.8% | $111,000 |
| Devers | 372 | $72,344 | 7.8% | $118,300 |
| Hull | 309 | $34,573 | 10.7% | N/A |
| North Cleveland | 216 | $86,042 | 21.6% | $161,700 |
| Dayton Lakes | 84 | $15,000 | 82.1% | $73,300 |
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Population Overview
Liberty County is located in Texas with a total population of 97,993. 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 33.3 years. This is 6% lower than the state median of 35.5 years. With 29.3% 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 $64,773. This is 15% lower than the state median of $76,292. It is also 18% lower than the national median of $78,538. The poverty rate stands at 17.7%. This is 28% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. The unemployment rate is 7.1%. This is 38% higher than the state rate of 5.1%. The median home value is $167,100. Housing costs are 36% lower than the state median of $260,400. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.6x, Liberty County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 80.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 29% 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 51.8% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 36.9%. The Asian population (0.5%) is well below the state average of 5.3%.
Education
11.2% 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 66% lower than the state rate of 33.1%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 78.1%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All figures for Liberty County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2019-2023), 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 97,993, 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 $64,773 with a poverty rate of 17.7%.
How many cities are in Liberty County, Texas?
Liberty County contains 14 Census-designated places.