Liberty, KY Demographics

A map of Liberty's Population by Race

Liberty, Kentucky has an estimated population of 1,672, a large decrease from the 2,028 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 88.5% White, 7.4% Hispanic, 2.1% Multiracial, 1.4% Black, 0.7% Native American/Other, and 0.1% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Liberty, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Liberty has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Kentucky overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Liberty, that probability was 16.7% in 2020 and 21.1% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Liberty is ranked the 191st most populous place in Kentucky, out of 554 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Liberty was ranked the 165th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Liberty's White Population

1,479 residents of Liberty, or 88.5% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Liberty is higher than in Kentucky overall, where 81.5% of the population is White. Liberty ranks 257th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 554 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Liberty's White population has declined by an estimated 20.0%. White residents' share of Liberty's population has decreased from 91.1% to 88.5%.

Liberty is more White than neighboring Junction City (79.5% White). Liberty is less White than neighboring Hustonville (88.9% White), McKinney (100% White), Eubank (94.2% White), and Bradfordsville (92.1% White).

Liberty's Black Population

23 residents of Liberty, or 1.4% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Liberty is lower than in Kentucky overall, where 7.6% of the population is Black. Liberty ranks 327th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 554 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Liberty's Black population has grown by an estimated 4.5%. Black residents' share of Liberty's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.4%.

Liberty is more Black than neighboring Hustonville (0.3% Black), McKinney (0% Black), Eubank (0% Black), and Bradfordsville (0% Black). Liberty is less Black than neighboring Junction City (1.7% Black).

Liberty's Asian Population

1 residents of Liberty, or 0.1% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Liberty is comparable to the share in Kentucky overall, where 1.6% of the population is Asian. Liberty ranks 271st statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 554 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Liberty's Asian population has declined by an estimated 88.9%. Asian residents' share of Liberty's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.1%.

Liberty is more Asian than neighboring Hustonville (0% Asian), McKinney (0% Asian), Eubank (0% Asian), and Bradfordsville (0% Asian). Liberty is less Asian than neighboring Junction City (2.8% Asian).

Liberty's Hispanic Population

123 residents of Liberty, or 7.4% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Liberty is slightly higher than in Kentucky overall, where 5% of the population is Hispanic. Liberty ranks 132nd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 554 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Liberty's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 43.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Liberty's population has increased from 4.2% to 7.4%.

Liberty is more Hispanic than neighboring Hustonville (0.5% Hispanic), McKinney (0% Hispanic), Eubank (5.8% Hispanic), Bradfordsville (4.3% Hispanic), and Junction City (5.4% Hispanic).

Liberty's Native American/Other Population

11 residents of Liberty, or 0.7% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Liberty is comparable to the share in Kentucky overall, where 0.4% of the population is Native American/Other. Liberty ranks 222nd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 554 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Liberty's Native American/Other population has remained roughly the same. Native American/Other residents' share of Liberty's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.7%.

Liberty is more Native American/Other than neighboring McKinney (0% Native American/Other), Eubank (0% Native American/Other), Bradfordsville (0% Native American/Other), and Junction City (0.2% Native American/Other). Liberty is less Native American/Other than neighboring Hustonville (6.9% Native American/Other).

Liberty's Multiracial Population

35 residents of Liberty, or 2.1% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Liberty is comparable to the share in Kentucky overall, where 3.9% of the population is Multiracial. Liberty ranks 416th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 554 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Liberty's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 32.7%. Multiracial residents' share of Liberty's population has decreased from 2.6% to 2.1%.

Liberty is more Multiracial than neighboring McKinney (0% Multiracial), and Eubank (0% Multiracial). Liberty is less Multiracial than neighboring Hustonville (3.4% Multiracial), Bradfordsville (3.6% Multiracial), and Junction City (10.4% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.