Liberty, NY Demographics

A map of Liberty's Population by Race

Liberty, New York has an estimated population of 5,142, an increase from the 4,700 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 54.4% Hispanic, 38.2% White, 4.5% Black, 1.2% Native American/Other, 1.2% Multiracial, and 0.6% 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 considerably less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than New York 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 63.8% in 2020 and 55.6% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Liberty is ranked the 351st most populous place in New York, out of 1,291 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 373rd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Liberty's White Population

1,965 residents of Liberty, or 38.2% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Liberty is considerably lower than in New York overall, where 52.8% of the population is White. Liberty ranks 1211th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Liberty's White population has declined by an estimated 9.0%. White residents' share of Liberty's population has decreased from 45.9% to 38.2%.

Liberty is more White than neighboring Loch Sheldrake (32.4% White). Liberty is less White than neighboring Swan Lake (89.4% White), Hurleyville (67.1% White), Mongaup Valley (72.8% White), and Livingston Manor (81% White).

Liberty's Black Population

230 residents of Liberty, or 4.5% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Liberty is lower than in New York overall, where 13.4% of the population is Black. Liberty ranks 123rd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Liberty's Black population has declined by an estimated 51.0%. Black residents' share of Liberty's population has decreased from 10.0% to 4.5%.

Liberty is more Black than neighboring Swan Lake (0% Black), and Livingston Manor (0% Black). Liberty is less Black than neighboring Hurleyville (4.8% Black), Loch Sheldrake (55.1% Black), and Mongaup Valley (27.2% Black).

Liberty's Asian Population

30 residents of Liberty, or 0.6% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Liberty is lower than in New York overall, where 9% of the population is Asian. Liberty ranks 574th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Liberty's Asian population has declined by an estimated 61.5%. Asian residents' share of Liberty's population has decreased from 1.7% to 0.6%.

Liberty is more Asian than neighboring Swan Lake (0% Asian), and Mongaup Valley (0% Asian). Liberty is less Asian than neighboring Hurleyville (8.8% Asian), Loch Sheldrake (2.4% Asian), and Livingston Manor (3% Asian).

Liberty's Hispanic Population

2,795 residents of Liberty, or 54.4% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Liberty is significantly higher than in New York overall, where 19.8% of the population is Hispanic. Liberty ranks 39th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Liberty's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 59.7%. Hispanic residents' share of Liberty's population has increased from 37.2% to 54.4%.

Liberty is more Hispanic than neighboring Swan Lake (10.6% Hispanic), Hurleyville (15.1% Hispanic), Loch Sheldrake (3.4% Hispanic), Mongaup Valley (0% Hispanic), and Livingston Manor (3.6% Hispanic).

Liberty's Native American/Other Population

62 residents of Liberty, or 1.2% 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 New York overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Liberty ranks 292nd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Liberty's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 34.8%. Native American/Other residents' share of Liberty's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.2%.

Liberty is more Native American/Other than neighboring Swan Lake (0% Native American/Other), Hurleyville (0% Native American/Other), Loch Sheldrake (0% Native American/Other), and Mongaup Valley (0% Native American/Other). Liberty is less Native American/Other than neighboring Livingston Manor (2.8% Native American/Other).

Liberty's Multiracial Population

60 residents of Liberty, or 1.2% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Liberty is slightly lower than in New York overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Liberty ranks 407th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Liberty's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 69.7%. Multiracial residents' share of Liberty's population has decreased from 4.2% to 1.2%.

Liberty is more Multiracial than neighboring Swan Lake (0% Multiracial), and Mongaup Valley (0% Multiracial). Liberty is less Multiracial than neighboring Hurleyville (4.2% Multiracial), Loch Sheldrake (6.7% Multiracial), and Livingston Manor (9.6% 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.