West Liberty, KY Demographics

A map of West Liberty's Population by Race

West Liberty, Kentucky has an estimated population of 3,295, a slight increase from the 3,215 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 75.7% White, 17.1% Black, 3.1% Multiracial, 2.5% Hispanic, 1.6% Asian, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of West Liberty, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

West Liberty has become considerably less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably more 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 West Liberty, that probability was 44.8% in 2020 and 39.6% in the most recent ACS estimates.

West Liberty is ranked the 113th 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). West Liberty was ranked the 118th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

West Liberty's White Population

2,494 residents of West Liberty, or 75.7% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in West Liberty is lower than in Kentucky overall, where 81.5% of the population is White. West Liberty ranks 517th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 554 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Liberty's White population has grown by an estimated 7.7%. White residents' share of West Liberty's population has increased from 72.0% to 75.7%.

West Liberty is less White than neighboring Ezel (80.8% White), Hazel Green (100% White), Sandy Hook (90.8% White), Salyersville (91.6% White), and Morehead (90.3% White).

West Liberty's Black Population

565 residents of West Liberty, or 17.1% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in West Liberty is higher than in Kentucky overall, where 7.6% of the population is Black. West Liberty ranks 34th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 554 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Liberty's Black population has grown by an estimated 21.5%. Black residents' share of West Liberty's population has increased from 14.5% to 17.1%.

West Liberty is more Black than neighboring Ezel (0% Black), Hazel Green (0% Black), Sandy Hook (0% Black), Salyersville (0.7% Black), and Morehead (3.2% Black).

West Liberty's Asian Population

53 residents of West Liberty, or 1.6% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in West Liberty is comparable to the share in Kentucky overall, where 1.6% of the population is Asian. West Liberty ranks 302nd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 554 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Liberty's Asian population has grown by an estimated 381.8%. Asian residents' share of West Liberty's population has increased from 0.3% to 1.6%.

West Liberty is more Asian than neighboring Ezel (0% Asian), Hazel Green (0% Asian), Sandy Hook (0% Asian), and Salyersville (0% Asian). West Liberty is less Asian than neighboring Morehead (2% Asian).

West Liberty's Hispanic Population

81 residents of West Liberty, or 2.5% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in West Liberty is slightly lower than in Kentucky overall, where 5% of the population is Hispanic. West Liberty ranks 15th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 554 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Liberty's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 76.9%. Hispanic residents' share of West Liberty's population has decreased from 10.9% to 2.5%.

West Liberty is more Hispanic than neighboring Hazel Green (0% Hispanic), Sandy Hook (0% Hispanic), and Morehead (2.2% Hispanic). West Liberty is less Hispanic than neighboring Ezel (19.2% Hispanic), and Salyersville (3.3% Hispanic).

West Liberty's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of West 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 West Liberty is comparable to the share in Kentucky overall, where 0.4% of the population is Native American/Other. West Liberty ranks 230th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 554 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Liberty's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of West Liberty's population has decreased from 0.5% to 0.0%.

West Liberty is less Native American/Other than neighboring Sandy Hook (3.3% Native American/Other), Salyersville (1.3% Native American/Other), and Morehead (0.2% Native American/Other).

West Liberty's Multiracial Population

102 residents of West Liberty, or 3.1% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in West Liberty is comparable to the share in Kentucky overall, where 3.9% of the population is Multiracial. West Liberty ranks 491st statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 554 places.

Since the 2020 Census, West Liberty's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 82.1%. Multiracial residents' share of West Liberty's population has increased from 1.7% to 3.1%.

West Liberty is more Multiracial than neighboring Ezel (0% Multiracial), Hazel Green (0% Multiracial), Salyersville (3% Multiracial), and Morehead (2.1% Multiracial). West Liberty is less Multiracial than neighboring Sandy Hook (5.9% 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.