Liberty, TN Demographics
A map of Liberty's Population by Race
Liberty, Tennessee has an estimated population of 406, a large increase from the 334 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 91.9% White, 6.7% Multiracial, 1.0% Hispanic, 0.5% Black, 0.0% Asian, and 0.0% 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 more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Tennessee 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 13.7% in 2020 and 15.1% in the most recent ACS estimates.
Liberty is ranked the 403rd most populous place in Tennessee, out of 504 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 414th most populous place in the 2020 Census.
Liberty's White Population
373 residents of Liberty, or 91.9% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Liberty is significantly higher than in Tennessee overall, where 71% of the population is White. Liberty ranks 114th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 504 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Liberty's White population has grown by an estimated 20.3%. White residents' share of Liberty's population has decreased from 92.8% to 91.9%.
Liberty is more White than neighboring Dowelltown (88.5% White), and Alexandria (86.8% White). Liberty is less White than neighboring Auburntown (97.5% White), Statesville (100% White), and Hickman (98.9% White).
Liberty's Black Population
2 residents of Liberty, or 0.5% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Liberty is considerably lower than in Tennessee overall, where 15.4% of the population is Black. Liberty ranks 344th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 504 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Liberty's Black population has declined by an estimated 33.3%. Black residents' share of Liberty's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.5%.
Liberty is more Black than neighboring Statesville (0% Black), and Hickman (0% Black). Liberty is less Black than neighboring Dowelltown (4.1% Black), Alexandria (2.3% Black), and Auburntown (2.5% Black).
Liberty's Asian Population
0 residents of Liberty, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Liberty is comparable to the share in Tennessee overall, where 1.9% of the population is Asian. Liberty ranks 303rd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 504 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Liberty's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Liberty's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.
Liberty is less Asian than neighboring Alexandria (0.1% Asian).
Liberty's Hispanic Population
4 residents of Liberty, or 1.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Liberty is lower than in Tennessee overall, where 7.4% of the population is Hispanic. Liberty ranks 402nd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 504 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Liberty's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 20.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Liberty's population has decreased from 1.5% to 1.0%.
Liberty is more Hispanic than neighboring Auburntown (0% Hispanic), Statesville (0% Hispanic), and Hickman (0% Hispanic). Liberty is less Hispanic than neighboring Dowelltown (4.4% Hispanic), and Alexandria (1.3% Hispanic).
Liberty's Native American/Other Population
0 residents of Liberty, or 0.0% 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 Tennessee overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Liberty ranks 372nd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 504 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Liberty's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Liberty's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.
Liberty is less Native American/Other than neighboring Dowelltown (1.8% Native American/Other), and Alexandria (2.6% Native American/Other).
Liberty's Multiracial Population
27 residents of Liberty, or 6.7% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Liberty is slightly higher than in Tennessee overall, where 3.7% of the population is Multiracial. Liberty ranks 186th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 504 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Liberty's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 92.9%. Multiracial residents' share of Liberty's population has increased from 4.2% to 6.7%.
Liberty is more Multiracial than neighboring Dowelltown (1.2% Multiracial), Auburntown (0% Multiracial), Statesville (0% Multiracial), and Hickman (1.1% Multiracial). Liberty is less Multiracial than neighboring Alexandria (6.9% 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.