Liberty County, Georgia Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 39th-largest in Georgia

The population of Liberty County, Georgia is 66,826 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 39th-largest county in Georgia. The median household income is $59,013, the median home value is $180,200, and the median age is 28.7.

The population of Liberty County has grown 9.3% since 2010 (62,772 → 68,607), a +0.64% annualized rate.

Liberty County within Georgia · Source: US Census TIGER/Line via us-atlas

66,826

Population

+0.64%

Annual growth

129

People / sq mi

$59,013

Median Income

$180,200

Median Home Value

Liberty County covers 516 sq mi of land at 129.4 people per square mile.

About Liberty County, GA

Liberty County is a county in Georgia with a population of 66,826. It ranks #39 among counties in Georgia by population. The median age is 28.7, younger than the national median. The population is 51.6% male and 48.4% female.

The median household income in Liberty County is $59,013, below the US median of $74,580. 12.6% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $180,200, with monthly rent averaging $1,203. The homeownership rate of 49.9% is lower than the national rate of 64.8%.

Educational attainment in Liberty County reflects 19.9% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 34.3%. Roughly 6.0% of workers primarily work from home, below the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 23.8 minutes each way.

Liberty County Population History (2010-2024)

The county of Liberty County had a population of 62,772 in 2010 and 68,607 in 2024, a 9.3% growth over 14 years. The peak was 68,607 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 0.67%.

68,607

Population (2024)

62,772

Population (2010)

68,607

Peak (2024)

0.67%

Avg Annual Growth

Year	Population	Change	Annual %	Source
2010	62,772	-	-	estimate
2011	65,210	+2,438	+3.88%	estimate
2012	64,482	-728	-1.12%	estimate
2013	62,438	-2,044	-3.17%	estimate
2014	64,217	+1,779	+2.85%	estimate
2015	61,762	-2,455	-3.82%	estimate
2016	61,672	-90	-0.15%	estimate
2017	61,819	+147	+0.24%	estimate
2018	60,887	-932	-1.51%	estimate
2019	62,813	+1,926	+3.16%	estimate
2020	65,339	+2,526	+4.02%	estimate
2021	66,771	+1,432	+2.19%	estimate
2022	68,031	+1,260	+1.89%	estimate
2023	68,235	+204	+0.30%	estimate
2024	68,607	+372	+0.55%	estimate

Race & Ethnicity

White	39.7%
Black or African American	42.9%
Asian	0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)	1.9%
Two or More Races	0.0%

Age & Sex

28.7

Median Age

48.4%

Female

51.6%

Male

9.9%

Age 65+

Age Distribution

Under 5

9.6%

5–9

7.6%

10–14

7.1%

15–19

6.4%

20–24

11.5%

25–34

19.7%

35–44

11.5%

45–54

8.1%

55–59

4.3%

60–64

4.4%

65–74

6.3%

75–84

2.8%

85+

0.8%

Children (under 15): 24.3% · Seniors (65+): 9.9%

Income & Poverty

Median household income	$59,013$-15,651 vs state
Mean household income	$73,038
Per-capita income	$27,648
Poverty rate	12.6%+2.7% vs state
Unemployment rate	4.1%
Employment-to-population	47.3%

Top Industries by Employment

Professional & business services

21.3%

Finance & real estate

11.6%

Education & health care

9.8%

Public administration

9.0%

Retail trade

8.9%

Manufacturing

8.4%

Construction

5.0%

Information

4.7%

The largest employment sector in Liberty County is professional & business services, accounting for 21.3% of workers.

How residents commute

0.3%

Drive alone

2.8%

Carpool

80.7%

Public transit

6.0%

Work from home

23.8 min

Avg commute

Housing

$180,200$-92,700 vs state

Median home value

$1,203

Median rent

49.9%

Homeownership rate

27,228

Total housing units

86.0%

Occupied

14.0%

Vacant

50.1%

Renter-occupied

Social & access

89.4%

With health insurance

96.3%

With broadband internet

50.3%

Foreign-born

19.7%

Veterans (18+)

15.9%

With a disability

87.4%

Speak language other than English at home

Education

92.0%

High School+

19.9%

Bachelor's+

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Frequently Asked Questions

Liberty County, Georgia has a population of 66,826 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 39th-largest county in Georgia. Population density is 129 people per square mile.

The population of Liberty County has grown 9.3% since 2010 (62,772 → 68,607), a +0.64% annualized rate.

The median household income in Liberty County, Georgia is $59,013, with mean (average) household income of $73,038 and per-capita income of $27,648. 12.6% of residents live below the federal poverty level.

In Liberty County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are Black or African American (42.9%), White (39.7%), Hispanic or Latino (1.9%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.

The median age in Liberty County, Georgia is 28.7 years. Residents are 48.4% female and 51.6% male.

The median home value in Liberty County is $180,200 and median monthly rent is $1,203. 49.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 27,228 total housing units, 14.0% of which are vacant.

The largest employment sector in Liberty County, Georgia is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 21.3% of workers. The unemployment rate is 4.1%.

Atlanta is among the largest cities associated with Liberty County, Georgia, with a population of 499,287.