Liberty, MO Demographics

A map of Liberty's Population by Race

Liberty, Missouri has an estimated population of 30,689, a slight increase from the 30,167 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 83.7% White, 5.0% Hispanic, 4.7% Multiracial, 4.6% Black, 1.2% Asian, and 0.8% Native American/Other. 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 less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Missouri 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 31.2% in 2020 and 29.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Liberty is ranked the 22nd most populous place in Missouri, out of 1,082 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 22nd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Liberty's White Population

25,685 residents of Liberty, or 83.7% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Liberty is higher than in Missouri overall, where 76.3% of the population is White. Liberty ranks 852nd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Liberty's White population has grown by an estimated 3.3%. White residents' share of Liberty's population has increased from 82.4% to 83.7%.

Liberty is more White than neighboring Pleasant Valley (80.3% White), and Claycomo (80.4% White). Liberty is less White than neighboring Glenaire (87.2% White), River Bend (100% White), and Birmingham (94.2% White).

Liberty's Black Population

1,398 residents of Liberty, or 4.6% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Liberty is lower than in Missouri overall, where 10.9% of the population is Black. Liberty ranks 173rd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Liberty's Black population has grown by an estimated 3.6%. Black residents' share of Liberty's population has remained roughly unchanged at 4.6%.

Liberty is more Black than neighboring Glenaire (2.2% Black), River Bend (0% Black), Claycomo (1.6% Black), and Birmingham (0% Black). Liberty is less Black than neighboring Pleasant Valley (8.1% Black).

Liberty's Asian Population

375 residents of Liberty, or 1.2% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Liberty is comparable to the share in Missouri overall, where 2.1% of the population is Asian. Liberty ranks 191st statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Liberty's Asian population has grown by an estimated 23.8%. Asian residents' share of Liberty's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.2%.

Liberty is more Asian than neighboring Glenaire (0% Asian), River Bend (0% Asian), Pleasant Valley (0.7% Asian), and Birmingham (0% Asian). Liberty is less Asian than neighboring Claycomo (1.3% Asian).

Liberty's Hispanic Population

1,539 residents of Liberty, or 5.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Liberty is comparable to the share in Missouri overall, where 5.2% of the population is Hispanic. Liberty ranks 141st statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Liberty's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 8.8%. Hispanic residents' share of Liberty's population has decreased from 5.6% to 5.0%.

Liberty is more Hispanic than neighboring River Bend (0% Hispanic), and Birmingham (0% Hispanic). Liberty is less Hispanic than neighboring Glenaire (5.5% Hispanic), Pleasant Valley (7.3% Hispanic), and Claycomo (12.5% Hispanic).

Liberty's Native American/Other Population

244 residents of Liberty, or 0.8% 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 Missouri overall, where 0.7% of the population is Native American/Other. Liberty ranks 420th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Liberty's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 2.1%. Native American/Other residents' share of Liberty's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.8%.

Liberty is more Native American/Other than neighboring Glenaire (0% Native American/Other), River Bend (0% Native American/Other), Pleasant Valley (0.4% Native American/Other), and Claycomo (0% Native American/Other). Liberty is less Native American/Other than neighboring Birmingham (2.6% Native American/Other).

Liberty's Multiracial Population

1,448 residents of Liberty, or 4.7% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Liberty is comparable to the share in Missouri overall, where 4.8% of the population is Multiracial. Liberty ranks 349th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,082 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Liberty's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 16.3%. Multiracial residents' share of Liberty's population has decreased from 5.7% to 4.7%.

Liberty is more Multiracial than neighboring River Bend (0% Multiracial), Pleasant Valley (3.3% Multiracial), Claycomo (4.2% Multiracial), and Birmingham (3.2% Multiracial). Liberty is less Multiracial than neighboring Glenaire (5.1% 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.