North Liberty, IA Demographics

A map of North Liberty's Population by Race

North Liberty, Iowa has an estimated population of 21,125, an increase from the 20,479 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 79.2% White, 6.5% Hispanic, 5.9% Multiracial, 4.2% Asian, 4.0% Black, and 0.1% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of North Liberty, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

North Liberty has become slightly more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is more diverse than Iowa overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In North Liberty, that probability was 35.5% in 2020 and 36.1% in the most recent ACS estimates.

North Liberty is ranked the 27th most populous place in Iowa, out of 1,026 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). North Liberty was ranked the 26th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

North Liberty's White Population

16,739 residents of North Liberty, or 79.2% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in North Liberty is slightly lower than in Iowa overall, where 82.3% of the population is White. North Liberty ranks 965th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,026 places.

Since the 2020 Census, North Liberty's White population has grown by an estimated 2.6%. White residents' share of North Liberty's population has decreased from 79.7% to 79.2%.

North Liberty is more White than neighboring Coralville (66.7% White), and Iowa City (70.4% White). North Liberty is less White than neighboring Tiffin (80.7% White), University Heights (84.6% White), and Shueyville (83.1% White).

North Liberty's Black Population

852 residents of North Liberty, or 4.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in North Liberty is comparable to the share in Iowa overall, where 3.8% of the population is Black. North Liberty ranks 13th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,026 places.

Since the 2020 Census, North Liberty's Black population has declined by an estimated 33.6%. Black residents' share of North Liberty's population has decreased from 6.3% to 4.0%.

North Liberty is more Black than neighboring University Heights (1.7% Black), and Shueyville (0% Black). North Liberty is less Black than neighboring Coralville (13.4% Black), Tiffin (4.1% Black), and Iowa City (9.4% Black).

North Liberty's Asian Population

886 residents of North Liberty, or 4.2% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in North Liberty is comparable to the share in Iowa overall, where 2.5% of the population is Asian. North Liberty ranks 42nd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,026 places.

Since the 2020 Census, North Liberty's Asian population has grown by an estimated 45.5%. Asian residents' share of North Liberty's population has increased from 3.0% to 4.2%.

North Liberty is more Asian than neighboring Tiffin (2.4% Asian). North Liberty is less Asian than neighboring Coralville (8.5% Asian), University Heights (5.3% Asian), Shueyville (13.1% Asian), and Iowa City (7.1% Asian).

North Liberty's Hispanic Population

1,378 residents of North Liberty, or 6.5% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in North Liberty is comparable to the share in Iowa overall, where 7.3% of the population is Hispanic. North Liberty ranks 183rd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,026 places.

Since the 2020 Census, North Liberty's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 12.9%. Hispanic residents' share of North Liberty's population has increased from 6.0% to 6.5%.

North Liberty is more Hispanic than neighboring Coralville (5.4% Hispanic), Tiffin (3.4% Hispanic), University Heights (5.4% Hispanic), and Shueyville (0.3% Hispanic). North Liberty is less Hispanic than neighboring Iowa City (8.1% Hispanic).

North Liberty's Native American/Other Population

30 residents of North Liberty, or 0.1% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in North Liberty is comparable to the share in Iowa overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. North Liberty ranks 408th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,026 places.

Since the 2020 Census, North Liberty's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 64.3%. Native American/Other residents' share of North Liberty's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.1%.

North Liberty is less Native American/Other than neighboring Coralville (0.5% Native American/Other), Tiffin (3.1% Native American/Other), University Heights (0.2% Native American/Other), Shueyville (0.3% Native American/Other), and Iowa City (0.7% Native American/Other).

North Liberty's Multiracial Population

1,240 residents of North Liberty, or 5.9% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in North Liberty is slightly higher than in Iowa overall, where 3.5% of the population is Multiracial. North Liberty ranks 140th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,026 places.

Since the 2020 Census, North Liberty's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 28.2%. Multiracial residents' share of North Liberty's population has increased from 4.7% to 5.9%.

North Liberty is more Multiracial than neighboring Coralville (5.4% Multiracial), University Heights (2.7% Multiracial), Shueyville (3.2% Multiracial), and Iowa City (4.3% Multiracial). North Liberty is less Multiracial than neighboring Tiffin (6.3% 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.