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Liberal Unified School District 480
Liberal Unified School District 480 is a unified school district in Kansas with a community population of 19,964. The median household income is $65,325 and the median age is 30.7.
19,964
Population
98
People / sq mi
$65,325
Median Income
30.7
Median Age
Liberal Unified School District 480 covers 203 sq mi of land at 98.4 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 32.8% |
| Black or African American | 0.0% |
| Asian | 21.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$65,325
Median Household Income
$29,882
Per Capita Income
10.2%
Poverty Rate
3.7%
Unemployment
Housing
$136,600
Median Home Value
$904
Median Rent
59.8%
Homeownership
Education Attainment
71.7%
High School+
10.2%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Liberal Unified School District 480 serves a community with a population of 19,964 according to the latest Census ACS 5-Year estimates. This unified school district is located in Kansas.
The median household income in Liberal Unified School District 480 is $65,325, with a per capita income of $29,882. The poverty rate is 10.2%.
Liberal Unified School District 480 is 32.8% White, 0.0% Black or African American, 21.6% Asian, and 0.0% Hispanic or Latino, per Census ACS data.
In Liberal Unified School District 480, 71.7% of adults have a high school diploma or higher, and 10.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, per Census ACS estimates.
The median home value in Liberal Unified School District 480 is $136,600, with a median rent of $904. The homeownership rate is 59.8%.
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Data for Liberal Unified School District 480 from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Land area from Census Gazetteer files. This is a unified school district (GEOID: 2008730).
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.