Liberty, Missouri Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates
The population of Liberty, Missouri is 30,446 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 22nd-largest city in Missouri. The median household income is $95,425, the median home value is $267,900, and the median age is 37.3.
The population has grown 6.6% since 2010 (29,322 → 31,245).
30,446
Population
1026
People / sq mi
$95,425
Median Income
$267,900
Median Home Value
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Liberty covers 29.7 sq mi of land at 1026 people per square mile.
About Liberty, MO
Liberty stands apart on settlement density — it is among the most sparsely settled of US cities, at roughly 1,026 people per square mile. With 30,446 residents, Liberty is a city in Missouri. It ranks #22 among cities in Missouri by population.
Household earnings are middling, with a median of $95,425 — above the US median of $78,538. Poverty is relatively low for US cities at 3.1%, below the national 12.4%. Median home value is $267,900, with typical rent around $1,164.
39.9% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor’s degree, above the national average of 35.0%. About 13.5% of the workforce is home-based, close to the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 23 minutes each way.
Liberty city Population History (2010-2024)
The city of Liberty city had a population of 29,322 in 2010 and 31,245 in 2024, a 6.6% growth over 14 years. The peak was 32,100 in 2019. Average annual growth rate: 0.47%.
31,245
Population (2024)
29,322
Population (2010)
32,100
Peak (2019)
0.47%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 29,322 |
| 2011 | 29,620 |
| 2012 | 29,893 |
| 2013 | 30,180 |
| 2014 | 30,399 |
| 2015 | 30,497 |
| 2016 | 30,676 |
| 2017 | 31,529 |
| 2018 | 31,845 |
| 2019 | 32,100 |
| 2020 | 30,224 |
| 2021 | 30,335 |
| 2022 | 30,777 |
| 2023 | 30,836 |
| 2024 | 31,245 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 86.3% |
| Black or African American | 4.6% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.6% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$95,425
Median Household Income
$39,181
Per Capita Income
3.1%
Poverty Rate
2.7%
Unemployment Rate
Housing
$267,900
Median Home Value
$1,164
Median Rent
72.0%
Owner-Occupied
Education
96.9%
High School+
39.9%
Bachelor's+
Commute
0.0%
Drive Alone
79.5%
Public Transit
13.5%
Work From Home
22.9 min
Avg Commute
Community Profile
37.1%
Foreign Born
97.5%
Non-English at Home
8.2%
Veterans
12.5%
With Disability
96.0%
Health Insurance
97.1%
Internet Access
Employment by Industry
| Professional, Scientific & Management | 23.7% |
| Manufacturing | 13.3% |
| Finance, Insurance & Real Estate | 11.8% |
| Information | 7.8% |
| Education, Health Care & Social Services | 7.2% |
| Retail Trade | 6.4% |
| Construction | 5.4% |
| Public Administration | 4.6% |
| Arts, Entertainment & Food Services | 4.1% |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 2.0% |
| Agriculture & Mining | 0.6% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Liberty, Missouri has a population of 30,446 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 22nd-largest city in Missouri.
The median household income in Liberty, Missouri is $95,425, with 3.1% of residents living below the federal poverty level.
The median home value in Liberty, Missouri is $267,900, with median monthly rent at $1,164 and a homeownership rate of 72.0%.
The median age in Liberty, Missouri is 37.3 years. The population is 49.8% male and 50.2% female.
The population has grown 6.6% since 2010 (29,322 → 31,245).
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.