Liberal, KS

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Liberal Overview

19,099
TOTAL POPULATION
9,936
MALE POPULATION
9,163
FEMALE POPULATION
108.44
MALES / 100 FEMALES
92.22
FEMALES / 100 MALES
30.4
MEDIAN AGE
3.8
AVG FAMILY SIZE
3.0
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$25,078
PER CAPITA INCOME
$68,688
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$55,602
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
30.5%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
69.5¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
$10,252
FAMILY INCOME DEFICIT
0.40
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
9,583
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
70.5%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
2.7%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Liberal Zip Codes

Liberal Area Codes

Race in Liberal

The most populous races in Liberal are Hispanic or Latino (12,649 | 66.2%), White / Caucasian (8,466 | 44.3%), and Some other Race (5,174 | 27.1%).
Race in Liberal
Race# Population% Population
Asian5072.6%
Black / African American6493.4%
Hawaiian / Pacific420.2%
Hispanic or Latino12,64966.2%
Native / Alaskan2381.3%
White / Caucasian8,46644.3%
Two or more Races4,02321.1%
Some other Race5,17427.1%
Total19,099100.0%

Ancestry in Liberal

The most populous ancestries reported in Liberal are Mexican (10,679 | 55.9%), Central American (1,489 | 7.8%), German (1,431 | 7.5%), Guatemalan (1,324 | 6.9%), and American (940 | 4.9%), together accounting for 83.1% of all Liberal residents.
Ancestry in Liberal
Ancestry# Population% Population
African430.2%
American9404.9%
Arab50.0%
Austrian50.0%
Bhutanese590.3%
Brazilian60.0%
Burmese110.1%
Central American1,4897.8%
Central American Indian1570.8%
Cherokee200.1%
Choctaw130.1%
Croatian60.0%
Cuban2381.3%
Czechoslovakian140.1%
Danish60.0%
Dominican250.1%
Dutch630.3%
Eastern European150.1%
English6733.5%
European1260.7%
Finnish200.1%
French220.1%
French Canadian560.3%
German1,4317.5%
Guatemalan1,3246.9%
Haitian150.1%
Honduran970.5%
Irish7063.7%
Italian760.4%
Japanese410.2%
Lebanese50.0%
Malaysian520.3%
Mexican10,67955.9%
Nicaraguan320.2%
Norwegian1020.5%
Polish250.1%
Portuguese70.0%
Puerto Rican1060.6%
Russian280.2%
Salvadoran360.2%
Samoan420.2%
Scandinavian280.2%
Scotch-Irish780.4%
Scottish1390.7%
South American390.2%
Spaniard100.1%
Spanish10.0%
Sri Lankan3191.7%
Subsaharan African1340.7%
Swedish670.4%
Swiss670.4%
Thai840.4%
Venezuelan390.2%
Welsh250.1%
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Immigrants in Liberal

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Liberal came from Latin America (5,070 | 26.6%), Central America (4,916 | 25.7%), Mexico (3,895 | 20.4%), Guatemala (841 | 4.4%), and Asia (332 | 1.7%), together accounting for 78.8% of all Liberal residents.
Immigrants in Liberal
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Africa1310.7%
Asia3321.7%
Brazil60.0%
Cambodia160.1%
Canada290.2%
Caribbean1090.6%
Central America4,91625.7%
Cuba950.5%
Eastern Africa430.2%
Eastern Asia90.1%
Eastern Europe110.1%
El Salvador460.2%
Eritrea430.2%
Europe210.1%
Guatemala8414.4%
Honduras1020.5%
India600.3%
Korea90.1%
Laos170.1%
Latin America5,07026.6%
Mexico3,89520.4%
Nicaragua320.2%
Poland110.1%
South America450.2%
South Central Asia610.3%
South Eastern Asia2621.4%
Southern Europe100.1%
Spain100.1%
Sri Lanka10.0%
Venezuela390.2%
Vietnam2291.2%
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Sex and Age in Liberal

Sex and Age in Liberal

The most populous age groups in Liberal are 5 to 9 Years (1,031 | 10.4%) for men and 10 to 14 Years (868 | 9.5%) for women.
Sex and Age in Liberal
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years869 (8.7%)817 (8.9%)
5 to 9 Years1,031 (10.4%)762 (8.3%)
10 to 14 Years690 (6.9%)868 (9.5%)
15 to 19 Years836 (8.4%)602 (6.6%)
20 to 24 Years804 (8.1%)731 (8.0%)
25 to 29 Years698 (7.0%)701 (7.6%)
30 to 34 Years759 (7.6%)693 (7.6%)
35 to 39 Years745 (7.5%)349 (3.8%)
40 to 44 Years570 (5.7%)722 (7.9%)
45 to 49 Years606 (6.1%)501 (5.5%)
50 to 54 Years526 (5.3%)460 (5.0%)
55 to 59 Years276 (2.8%)306 (3.3%)
60 to 64 Years759 (7.6%)598 (6.5%)
65 to 69 Years277 (2.8%)281 (3.1%)
70 to 74 Years206 (2.1%)234 (2.5%)
75 to 79 Years131 (1.3%)125 (1.4%)
80 to 84 Years136 (1.4%)145 (1.6%)
85 Years and over17 (0.2%)268 (2.9%)
Total9,936 (100.0%)9,163 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Liberal

Median Family Size in Liberal

The median family size in Liberal is 3.80 persons per family, with married-couple families (2,800 | 69.0%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.95 persons per family. On the other hand, single female/mother families (892 | 22.0%) represent the smallest median family size with 3.35 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Liberal
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple2,800 (69.0%)3.95
Single Male/Father364 (9.0%)3.72
Single Female/Mother892 (22.0%)3.35
Total Families4,056 (100.0%)3.80

Median Household Size in Liberal

The median household size in Liberal is 3.00 persons per household, with single male/father households (364 | 5.9%) accounting for the largest median household size of 4.23 persons per household. non-family households (2,168 | 34.8%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.19 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Liberal
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple2,800 (45.0%)4.01
Single Male/Father364 (5.9%)4.23
Single Female/Mother892 (14.3%)3.74
Non-family2,168 (34.8%)1.19
Total Households6,224 (100.0%)3.00

Household Size by Marriage Status in Liberal

Out of a total of 6,224 households in Liberal, 4,056 (65.2%) are family households, while 2,168 (34.8%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 3-person households, comprising 1,125, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 1,881.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Liberal
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-1,881 (30.2%)
2-Person Households1,039 (16.7%)265 (4.3%)
3-Person Households1,125 (18.1%)0 (0.0%)
4-Person Households806 (13.0%)22 (0.4%)
5-Person Households803 (12.9%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households235 (3.8%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households48 (0.8%)0 (0.0%)
Total4,056 (65.2%)2,168 (34.8%)

Female Fertility in Liberal

Fertility by Age in Liberal

Average fertility rate in Liberal is 86.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 142.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 78.8% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Liberal
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years54 (14.1%)90.0
20 to 34 years301 (78.8%)142.0
35 to 50 years27 (7.1%)16.0
Total382 (100.0%)86.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Liberal

44.5% of women with births (382) in Liberal are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 15 to 19 years age bracket with 75.9% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 35 to 50 years age bracket with 0.0% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Liberal
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years13 (24.1%)41 (75.9%)
20 to 34 years130 (43.2%)171 (56.8%)
35 to 50 years27 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total170 (44.5%)212 (55.5%)

Fertility by Education in Liberal

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Liberal
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School86 (22.5%)62.0
High School Diploma170 (44.5%)153.0
College or Associate's Degree101 (26.4%)70.0
Bachelor's Degree25 (6.5%)64.0
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Total382 (100.0%)86.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Liberal

55.5% of women with births in Liberal are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree are most likely to be married with 100.0% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of high school diploma are least likely to be married with 85.3% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Liberal
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School26 (30.2%)60 (69.8%)
High School Diploma25 (14.7%)145 (85.3%)
College or Associate's Degree94 (93.1%)7 (6.9%)
Bachelor's Degree25 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total170 (44.5%)212 (55.5%)

Income in Liberal

Income Overview in Liberal

Per Capita Income in Liberal is $25,078, while median incomes of families and households are $68,688 and $55,602 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income19,099$25,078
Median Family Income4,056$68,688
Mean Family Income4,056$81,074
Median Household Income6,224$55,602
Mean Household Income6,224$70,357
Income Deficit4,056$10,252
Wage / Income Gap (%)19,09930.54%
Wage / Income Gap ($)19,09969.46¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index19,0990.40

Earnings by Sex in Liberal

Average Earnings in Liberal are $35,274, $41,145 for men and $28,578 for women, a difference of 30.5%.
Earnings by Sex in Liberal
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male5,607 (55.3%)$41,145
Female4,527 (44.7%)$28,578
Total10,134 (100.0%)$35,274

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Liberal

The most common earnings brackets in Liberal are $55,000 to $64,999 for men (604 | 10.8%) and $25,000 to $29,999 for women (763 | 16.9%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Liberal
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less170 (3.0%)213 (4.7%)
$2,500 to $4,999161 (2.9%)258 (5.7%)
$5,000 to $7,499330 (5.9%)193 (4.3%)
$7,500 to $9,999166 (3.0%)121 (2.7%)
$10,000 to $12,499153 (2.7%)171 (3.8%)
$12,500 to $14,99997 (1.7%)93 (2.1%)
$15,000 to $17,499181 (3.2%)183 (4.0%)
$17,500 to $19,99940 (0.7%)181 (4.0%)
$20,000 to $22,499160 (2.9%)107 (2.4%)
$22,500 to $24,999162 (2.9%)162 (3.6%)
$25,000 to $29,999389 (6.9%)763 (16.9%)
$30,000 to $34,999324 (5.8%)244 (5.4%)
$35,000 to $39,999296 (5.3%)335 (7.4%)
$40,000 to $44,999454 (8.1%)450 (9.9%)
$45,000 to $49,999459 (8.2%)301 (6.7%)
$50,000 to $54,999416 (7.4%)123 (2.7%)
$55,000 to $64,999604 (10.8%)312 (6.9%)
$65,000 to $74,999374 (6.7%)102 (2.2%)
$75,000 to $99,999281 (5.0%)150 (3.3%)
$100,000+390 (7.0%)65 (1.4%)
Total5,607 (100.0%)4,527 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Liberal

Average earnings in Liberal are $45,945 for men and $29,813 for women, a difference of 35.1%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $98,235, while those with high school diploma education earn the least with $44,712. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $80,290, while those with less than high school education have the smallest earnings of $27,701.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Liberal
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$45,187$27,701
High School Diploma$44,712$28,036
College or Associate's Degree$49,219$30,897
Bachelor's Degree$52,250$47,368
Graduate Degree$98,235$80,290
Total$45,945$29,813

Family Income in Liberal

Family Income Brackets in Liberal

According to the Liberal family income data, there are 896 families falling into the $50,000 to $74,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 22.1% of all families. Conversely, the $10,000 to $14,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 89 families (2.2%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in Liberal
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,0002115.2%
$10,000 to $14,999892.2%
$15,000 to $24,9993248.0%
$25,000 to $34,9992075.1%
$35,000 to $49,99953113.1%
$50,000 to $74,99989622.1%
$75,000 to $99,99974618.4%
$100,000 to $149,99964115.8%
$150,000 to $199,9992566.3%
$200,000+1543.8%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Liberal

6-person families (176 | 4.3%) account for the highest median family income in Liberal with $132,931 per family, while 2-person families (1,261 | 31.1%) have the highest median income of $25,272 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Liberal
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families1,261 (31.1%)$50,545
3-Person Families982 (24.2%)$71,293
4-Person Families875 (21.6%)$75,759
5-Person Families714 (17.6%)$75,632
6-Person Families176 (4.3%)$132,931
7+ Person Families48 (1.2%)$130,208
Total4,056 (100.0%)$68,688

Family Income by Number of Earners in Liberal

The median family income in Liberal is $68,688, with families comprising 3+ earners (643) having the highest median family income of $134,468, while families with no earners (179) have the lowest median family income of $18,750, accounting for 15.9% and 4.4% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Liberal
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners179 (4.4%)$18,750
1 Earner1,500 (37.0%)$41,701
2 Earners1,734 (42.7%)$84,479
3+ Earners643 (15.9%)$134,468
Total4,056 (100.0%)$68,688

Household Income in Liberal

Household Income Brackets in Liberal

With 1,232 households falling in the category, the $50,000 to $74,999 income range is the most frequent in Liberal, accounting for 19.8% of all households. In contrast, only 180 households (2.9%) fall into the $200,000+ income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Liberal
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,0001873.0%
$10,000 to $14,9993365.4%
$15,000 to $24,9995669.1%
$25,000 to $34,9995609.0%
$35,000 to $49,9991,18319.0%
$50,000 to $74,9991,23219.8%
$75,000 to $99,99994615.2%
$100,000 to $149,99975912.2%
$150,000 to $199,9992744.4%
$200,000+1802.9%

Household Income by Householder Age in Liberal

The median household income in Liberal is $55,602, with the highest median household income of $64,135 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 2,231 households (35.8%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $28,456, with 497 households (8.0%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Liberal
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years497 (8.0%)$28,456
25 to 44 Years2,430 (39.0%)$63,442
45 to 64 Years2,231 (35.8%)$64,135
65+ Years1,066 (17.1%)$43,411
Total6,224 (100.0%)$55,602

Poverty in Liberal

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Liberal

With 14.0% poverty level for males and 15.7% for females among the residents of Liberal, 5 year old males and 5 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 68 males (38.6%) and 26 females (34.2%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Liberal
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years169 (19.5%)251 (31.9%)
5 Years68 (38.6%)26 (34.2%)
6 to 11 Years176 (15.9%)94 (8.6%)
12 to 14 Years92 (21.4%)73 (15.8%)
15 Years73 (28.5%)27 (12.7%)
16 and 17 Years28 (9.4%)43 (25.8%)
18 to 24 Years56 (6.0%)236 (26.6%)
25 to 34 Years165 (11.5%)207 (14.8%)
35 to 44 Years172 (13.3%)137 (12.8%)
45 to 54 Years81 (7.3%)87 (9.1%)
55 to 64 Years177 (17.2%)67 (7.4%)
65 to 74 Years59 (12.9%)61 (11.9%)
75 Years and over33 (12.0%)101 (20.6%)
Total1,349 (14.0%)1,410 (15.7%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Liberal

According to the poverty statistics in Liberal, males aged 18 to 24 years and females aged 55 to 64 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 94.0% of males and 92.6% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Liberal
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years700 (80.5%)535 (68.1%)
5 Years108 (61.4%)50 (65.8%)
6 to 11 Years929 (84.1%)998 (91.4%)
12 to 14 Years338 (78.6%)389 (84.2%)
15 Years183 (71.5%)186 (87.3%)
16 and 17 Years270 (90.6%)124 (74.3%)
18 to 24 Years881 (94.0%)653 (73.5%)
25 to 34 Years1,268 (88.5%)1,187 (85.2%)
35 to 44 Years1,117 (86.7%)934 (87.2%)
45 to 54 Years1,035 (92.7%)869 (90.9%)
55 to 64 Years855 (82.9%)837 (92.6%)
65 to 74 Years399 (87.1%)451 (88.1%)
75 Years and over241 (88.0%)388 (79.3%)
Total8,324 (86.1%)7,601 (84.4%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Liberal

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Liberal show that 7.5% or 209 of the total 2,800 families live below the poverty line. Families with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate of 16.2%, comprising of 130 families. On the other hand, families with no children have the lowest poverty rate of 2.1%, which includes 27 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Liberal
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children1,240 (97.9%)27 (2.1%)
1 or 2 Children672 (83.8%)130 (16.2%)
3 or 4 Children679 (92.9%)52 (7.1%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total2,591 (92.5%)209 (7.5%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Liberal

According to the poverty data in Liberal, 34.6% or 126 single-father households and 24.0% or 214 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 78 households (66.7%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 171 households (27.3%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Liberal
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children0 (0.0%)11 (8.5%)
1 or 2 Children48 (52.7%)171 (27.3%)
3 or 4 Children78 (66.7%)32 (23.5%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total126 (34.6%)214 (24.0%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Liberal

The poverty data for Liberal shows that 209 of the married-couple family households (7.5%) and 340 of the single-parent households (27.1%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 130 households (16.2%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 110 household (43.5%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Liberal
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children27 (2.1%)11 (3.8%)
1 or 2 Children130 (16.2%)219 (30.5%)
3 or 4 Children52 (7.1%)110 (43.5%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total209 (7.5%)340 (27.1%)

Employment Characteristics in Liberal

Employment by Class of Employer in Liberal

Among the 9,055 employed individuals in Liberal, private company employees (6,628 | 73.2%), local government employees (849 | 9.4%), and self-employed (not incorporated) (527 | 5.8%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Liberal
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees6,62873.2%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)560.6%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)5275.8%
Not-for-profit Organizations5235.8%
Local Government Employees8499.4%
State Government Employees3814.2%
Federal Government Employees911.0%
Unpaid Family Workers00.0%
Total9,055100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Liberal

According to the labor force statistics for Liberal, out of the total population over 16 years of age (13,593), 70.5% or 9,583 individuals are in the labor force, with 2.7% or 259 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 45 to 54 years, with 91.0% or 1,905 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 16 to 19 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 10.8% or 60 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Liberal
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years556 (57.4%)60 (10.8%)
20 to 24 Years1,203 (78.4%)46 (3.8%)
25 to 29 Years1,112 (79.5%)10 (0.9%)
30 to 34 Years1,272 (87.6%)47 (3.7%)
35 to 44 Years1,854 (77.7%)39 (2.1%)
45 to 54 Years1,905 (91.0%)36 (1.9%)
55 to 59 Years421 (72.3%)24 (5.7%)
60 to 64 Years849 (62.6%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years326 (32.7%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over79 (9.6%)0 (0.0%)
Total9,583 (70.5%)259 (2.7%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Liberal

According to labor force statistics for Liberal, 80.0% of individuals (7,415) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (9,269) are in the labor force, with 2.1% or 156 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of college / associate degree, with 84.1% or 2,102 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with less than high school education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 5.1% or 114 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Liberal
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School2,232 (77.7%)147 (5.1%)
High School Diploma2,374 (78.7%)18 (0.6%)
College / Associate Degree2,102 (84.1%)30 (1.2%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher706 (80.2%)4 (0.4%)
Total7,415 (80.0%)195 (2.1%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Liberal

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Liberal are Community & Social Service (940 | 10.1%), Education Instruction & Library (518 | 5.6%), Management (444 | 4.8%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (253 | 2.7%), and Education, Arts & Media (234 | 2.5%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Liberal

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Liberal, the most male-oriented occupations are Legal Services & Support (100.0%), Computers & Mathematics (65.8%), and Health Technologists (55.9%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Education, Arts & Media (94.4%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (75.1%), and Community & Social Service (69.4%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Liberal
OccupationMaleFemale
Management213 (48.0%)231 (52.0%)
Business & Financial69 (45.1%)84 (54.9%)
Computers, Engineering & Science59 (53.1%)52 (46.9%)
Computers & Mathematics25 (65.8%)13 (34.2%)
Architecture & Engineering34 (46.6%)39 (53.4%)
Life, Physical & Social Science0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Community & Social Service 288 (30.6%)652 (69.4%)
Education, Arts & Media13 (5.6%)221 (94.4%)
Legal Services & Support11 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Education Instruction & Library179 (34.6%)339 (65.4%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment85 (48.0%)92 (52.0%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating63 (24.9%)190 (75.1%)
Health Technologists38 (55.9%)30 (44.1%)
Total (Category)692 (36.4%)1,209 (63.6%)
Total (Overall)5,175 (55.6%)4,140 (44.4%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Liberal are Cleaning & Maintenance (417 | 4.5%), Food Preparation & Serving (386 | 4.1%), Healthcare Support (325 | 3.5%), Personal Care & Service (126 | 1.3%), and Security & Protection (36 | 0.4%).
Services Occupations in Liberal

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Liberal, the most male-oriented occupations are Food Preparation & Serving (36.0%), Security & Protection (27.8%), and Firefighting & Prevention (27.8%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (82.5%), Cleaning & Maintenance (79.4%), and Personal Care & Service (77.0%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Liberal
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support57 (17.5%)268 (82.5%)
Security & Protection10 (27.8%)26 (72.2%)
Firefighting & Prevention10 (27.8%)26 (72.2%)
Law Enforcement0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving139 (36.0%)247 (64.0%)
Cleaning & Maintenance86 (20.6%)331 (79.4%)
Personal Care & Service29 (23.0%)97 (77.0%)
Total (Category)321 (24.9%)969 (75.1%)
Total (Overall)5,175 (55.6%)4,140 (44.4%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Liberal are Office & Administration (820 | 8.8%), and Sales & Related (706 | 7.6%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Liberal

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Liberal
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related425 (60.2%)281 (39.8%)
Office & Administration167 (20.4%)653 (79.6%)
Total (Category)592 (38.8%)934 (61.2%)
Total (Overall)5,175 (55.6%)4,140 (44.4%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Liberal are Construction & Extraction (723 | 7.8%), Installation, Maintenance & Repair (543 | 5.8%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (479 | 5.1%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Liberal

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Liberal
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry326 (68.1%)153 (31.9%)
Construction & Extraction723 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair543 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)1,592 (91.2%)153 (8.8%)
Total (Overall)5,175 (55.6%)4,140 (44.4%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Liberal are Production (1,914 | 20.5%), Transportation (498 | 5.3%), and Material Moving (441 | 4.7%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Liberal

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Liberal
OccupationMaleFemale
Production1,240 (64.8%)674 (35.2%)
Transportation486 (97.6%)12 (2.4%)
Material Moving252 (57.1%)189 (42.9%)
Total (Category)1,978 (69.3%)875 (30.7%)
Total (Overall)5,175 (55.6%)4,140 (44.4%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Liberal

Employment Industries in Liberal

The major employment industries in Liberal include Manufacturing (2,597 | 27.9%), Health Care & Social Assistance (1,062 | 11.4%), Retail Trade (949 | 10.2%), Educational Services (930 | 10.0%), and Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (586 | 6.3%).
Employment Industries in Liberal

Employment Industries by Sex in Liberal

The Liberal industries that see more men than women are Construction (100.0%), Transportation & Warehousing (97.4%), and Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction (87.8%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Health Care & Social Assistance (83.4%), Professional & Scientific (78.6%), and Public Administration (77.1%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Liberal
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting410 (70.0%)176 (30.0%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction282 (87.8%)39 (12.1%)
Construction514 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Manufacturing1,642 (63.2%)955 (36.8%)
Wholesale Trade81 (44.8%)100 (55.2%)
Retail Trade585 (61.6%)364 (38.4%)
Transportation & Warehousing300 (97.4%)8 (2.6%)
Utilities44 (83.0%)9 (17.0%)
Information24 (43.6%)31 (56.4%)
Finance & Insurance98 (51.0%)94 (49.0%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing57 (82.6%)12 (17.4%)
Professional & Scientific22 (21.4%)81 (78.6%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support23 (45.1%)28 (54.9%)
Educational Services281 (30.2%)649 (69.8%)
Health Care & Social Assistance176 (16.6%)886 (83.4%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation16 (24.6%)49 (75.4%)
Accommodation & Food Services327 (58.7%)230 (41.3%)
Public Administration84 (22.9%)283 (77.1%)
Total5,175 (55.6%)4,140 (44.4%)

Education in Liberal

School Enrollment in Liberal

The most common levels of schooling among the 5,388 students in Liberal are elementary school (1,420 | 26.4%), middle school (1,327 | 24.6%), and high school (944 | 17.5%).
School Enrollment in Liberal
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool2985.5%
Kindergarten4147.7%
Elementary School1,42026.4%
Middle School1,32724.6%
High School94417.5%
College / Undergraduate88316.4%
Graduate / Professional1021.9%
Total5,388100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Liberal

Out of a total of 5,388 students who are enrolled in schools in Liberal, 113 (2.1%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 5,275 (97.9%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 25 to 34 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 41 (25.3% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 230 (100.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Liberal
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds230 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Year Old1,676 (99.0%)17 (1.0%)
10 to 14 Year Olds1,558 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
15 to 17 Year Olds917 (99.7%)3 (0.3%)
18 to 19 Year Olds302 (95.6%)14 (4.4%)
20 to 24 Year Olds398 (92.3%)33 (7.7%)
25 to 34 Year Olds121 (74.7%)41 (25.3%)
35 Years and over71 (91.0%)7 (9.0%)
Total5,275 (97.9%)113 (2.1%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Liberal

Education (224 | 20.9%), social sciences (180 | 16.8%), business (168 | 15.7%), literature & languages (114 | 10.7%), and science & technology (107 | 10.0%) are the most common fields of study among 1,069 individuals in Liberal who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Liberal
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics00.0%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural635.9%
Physical & Health Sciences403.7%
Psychology464.3%
Social Sciences18016.8%
Engineering535.0%
Multidisciplinary Studies00.0%
Science & Technology10710.0%
Business16815.7%
Education22420.9%
Literature & Languages11410.7%
Liberal Arts & History111.0%
Visual & Performing Arts90.8%
Communications333.1%
Arts & Humanities212.0%
Total1,069100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Liberal

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Liberal

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Liberal are males with 2 vehicles (1,804, accounting for 35.8%) and females with 2 vehicles (1,343, making up 46.5%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Liberal
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle115 (2.3%)158 (4.1%)
1 Vehicle988 (19.6%)990 (25.5%)
2 Vehicles1,804 (35.8%)1,343 (34.6%)
3 Vehicles1,163 (23.1%)836 (21.6%)
4 Vehicles750 (14.9%)394 (10.2%)
5 or more Vehicles221 (4.4%)155 (4.0%)
Total5,041 (100.0%)3,876 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Liberal

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Liberal are 5 to 9 minutes (2,920 commuters, 33.3%), 10 to 14 minutes (2,593 commuters, 29.5%), and 15 to 19 minutes (1,421 commuters, 16.2%).
Commute Time in Liberal
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes6086.9%
5 to 9 Minutes2,92033.3%
10 to 14 Minutes2,59329.5%
15 to 19 Minutes1,42116.2%
20 to 24 Minutes1591.8%
25 to 29 Minutes550.6%
30 to 34 Minutes5656.4%
35 to 39 Minutes00.0%
40 to 44 Minutes820.9%
45 to 59 Minutes1331.5%
60 to 89 Minutes1351.5%
90 or more Minutes1071.2%

Commute Time by Sex in Liberal

The most common commute times in Liberal are 10 to 14 minutes (1,510 commuters, 29.7%) for males and 5 to 9 minutes (1,558 commuters, 42.1%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Liberal
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes251 (5.0%)357 (9.6%)
5 to 9 Minutes1,362 (26.8%)1,558 (42.1%)
10 to 14 Minutes1,510 (29.7%)1,083 (29.2%)
15 to 19 Minutes1,036 (20.4%)385 (10.4%)
20 to 24 Minutes104 (2.1%)55 (1.5%)
25 to 29 Minutes24 (0.5%)31 (0.8%)
30 to 34 Minutes421 (8.3%)144 (3.9%)
35 to 39 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
40 to 44 Minutes82 (1.6%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 59 Minutes105 (2.1%)28 (0.8%)
60 to 89 Minutes73 (1.4%)62 (1.7%)
90 or more Minutes107 (2.1%)0 (0.0%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Liberal

The most frequent times of departure to work in Liberal are 6:00 AM to 6:29 AM (694, 13.7%) for males and 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM (714, 19.3%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Liberal
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM377 (7.4%)542 (14.6%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM569 (11.2%)110 (3.0%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM310 (6.1%)244 (6.6%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM694 (13.7%)197 (5.3%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM586 (11.6%)192 (5.2%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM453 (8.9%)543 (14.7%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM454 (8.9%)714 (19.3%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM258 (5.1%)246 (6.6%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM14 (0.3%)97 (2.6%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM279 (5.5%)110 (3.0%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM45 (0.9%)126 (3.4%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM51 (1.0%)1 (0.0%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM542 (10.7%)342 (9.2%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM443 (8.7%)239 (6.5%)
Total5,075 (100.0%)3,703 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Liberal

Occupancy by Ownership in Liberal

Of the total 6,224 dwellings in Liberal, owner-occupied units account for 3,891 (62.5%), while renter-occupied units make up 2,333 (37.5%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Liberal
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units3,89162.5%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units2,33337.5%
Total Occupied Housing Units6,224100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Liberal

Occupancy by Household Size in Liberal
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household1,88130.2%
2-Person Household1,30420.9%
3-Person Household1,12518.1%
4+ Person Household1,91430.7%
Total Housing Units6,224100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Liberal

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Liberal
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household634 (33.7%)1,247 (66.3%)
2-Person Household872 (66.9%)432 (33.1%)
3-Person Household854 (75.9%)271 (24.1%)
4+ Person Household1,531 (80.0%)383 (20.0%)
Total Housing Units3,891 (62.5%)2,333 (37.5%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Liberal

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Liberal
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School1,217 (71.6%)484 (28.4%)
High School Diploma1,045 (59.2%)719 (40.8%)
College/Associate Degree1,271 (61.1%)808 (38.9%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher358 (52.6%)322 (47.3%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Liberal

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Liberal
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years1,70727.4%
35 to 44 Years1,22019.6%
45 to 54 Years1,07017.2%
55 to 64 Years1,16118.6%
65 to 74 Years5839.4%
75 to 84 Years3705.9%
85 Years and Over1131.8%
Total6,224100.0%

Housing Finances in Liberal

Median Income by Occupancy in Liberal

Median Income by Occupancy in Liberal
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied3,891 (62.5%)$70,041
Renter-Occupied2,333 (37.5%)$45,012
Average6,224 (100.0%)$55,602

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Liberal

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Liberal
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,00048 (1.2%)19 (0.8%)
$5,000 to $9,99950 (1.3%)68 (2.9%)
$10,000 to $14,99989 (2.3%)250 (10.7%)
$15,000 to $19,999156 (4.0%)158 (6.8%)
$20,000 to $24,999121 (3.1%)132 (5.7%)
$25,000 to $34,999210 (5.4%)348 (14.9%)
$35,000 to $49,999647 (16.6%)535 (22.9%)
$50,000 to $74,999847 (21.8%)385 (16.5%)
$75,000 to $99,999737 (18.9%)207 (8.9%)
$100,000 to $149,999555 (14.3%)207 (8.9%)
$150,000 or more431 (11.1%)24 (1.0%)
Total3,891 (100.0%)2,333 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Liberal

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Liberal
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $300127 (3.3%)24 (1.0%)
$300 to $499613 (15.8%)148 (6.3%)
$500 to $7991,059 (27.2%)873 (37.4%)
$800 to $999439 (11.3%)584 (25.0%)
$1,000 to $1,499794 (20.4%)589 (25.3%)
$1,500 to $1,999500 (12.9%)19 (0.8%)
$2,000 to $2,499238 (6.1%)0 (0.0%)
$2,500 to $2,99934 (0.9%)0 (0.0%)
$3,000 or more87 (2.2%)0 (0.0%)
Total3,891 (100.0%)2,333 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Liberal

Housing Structures in Liberal

Housing Structures in Liberal
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached4,19367.4%
Single Unit, Attached991.6%
2 Unit Apartments2353.8%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments4216.8%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments1692.7%
10 or more Apartments5058.1%
Mobile Home / Other6029.7%
Total6,224100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Liberal

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Liberal
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached3,232 (77.1%)961 (22.9%)
Single Unit, Attached78 (78.8%)21 (21.2%)
2 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)235 (100.0%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments19 (4.5%)402 (95.5%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)169 (100.0%)
10 or more Apartments0 (0.0%)505 (100.0%)
Mobile Home / Other562 (93.4%)40 (6.6%)
Total3,891 (62.5%)2,333 (37.5%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Liberal

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Liberal
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room0 (0.0%)115 (4.9%)
2 or 3 Rooms0 (0.0%)476 (20.4%)
4 or 5 Rooms1,782 (45.8%)1,242 (53.2%)
6 or 7 Rooms1,019 (26.2%)358 (15.3%)
8 or more Rooms1,090 (28.0%)142 (6.1%)
Total3,891 (100.0%)2,333 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Liberal

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Liberal
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas3,429 (88.1%)1,339 (57.4%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas31 (0.8%)15 (0.6%)
Electricity414 (10.6%)979 (42.0%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels17 (0.4%)0 (0.0%)
No Fuel Used0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total3,891 (100.0%)2,333 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Liberal

Household Vehicle Usage in Liberal
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle119 (3.1%)343 (14.7%)
1 Vehicle693 (17.8%)1,414 (60.6%)
2 Vehicles1,560 (40.1%)489 (21.0%)
3 or more Vehicles1,519 (39.0%)87 (3.7%)
Total3,891 (100.0%)2,333 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Liberal

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Liberal

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units2,0781,813
Median Property Value$102,700$155,700
Median Household Income$62,581$230
Monthly Housing Costs$564$87
Real Estate Taxes$1,862$36

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Liberal

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Liberal
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,000601 (28.9%)106 (5.9%)
$50,000 to $99,999405 (19.5%)284 (15.7%)
$100,000 to $299,9991,010 (48.6%)1,358 (74.9%)
$300,000 to $499,99949 (2.4%)56 (3.1%)
$500,000 to $749,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$750,000 to $999,99913 (0.6%)0 (0.0%)
$1,000,000 or more0 (0.0%)9 (0.5%)
Total2,078 (100.0%)1,813 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Liberal

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Liberal
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,00064 (3.1%)8 (0.4%)
$10,000 to $24,999295 (14.2%)34 (1.9%)
$25,000 to $34,999121 (5.8%)71 (3.9%)
$35,000 to $49,999377 (18.1%)89 (4.9%)
$50,000 to $74,999477 (23.0%)270 (14.9%)
$75,000 to $99,999365 (17.6%)370 (20.4%)
$100,000 to $149,999178 (8.6%)372 (20.5%)
$150,000 or more201 (9.7%)377 (20.8%)
Total2,078 (100.0%)1,813 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Liberal

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Liberal
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x1,517 (73.0%)79,375 (4,378.1%)
2.0x to 2.9x257 (12.4%)1,013 (55.9%)
3.0x to 3.9x45 (2.2%)415 (22.9%)
4.0x or more236 (11.4%)101 (5.6%)
Total2,078 (100.0%)1,813 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Liberal

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Liberal
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $800610 (29.4%)1 (0.1%)
$800 to $1,499184 (8.8%)40 (2.2%)
$800 to $1,4991,257 (60.5%)132 (7.3%)
Total2,078 (100.0%)1,813 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Liberal

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Liberal

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Liberal
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years1,843 (94.6%)105 (5.4%)
6 to 18 Years3,991 (94.4%)239 (5.7%)
19 to 25 Years1,528 (71.7%)602 (28.3%)
26 to 34 Years1,879 (75.0%)626 (25.0%)
35 to 44 Years1,631 (69.0%)733 (31.0%)
45 to 54 Years1,760 (84.7%)319 (15.3%)
55 to 64 Years1,779 (91.9%)157 (8.1%)
65 to 74 Years970 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and older763 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total16,144 (85.3%)2,781 (14.7%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Liberal

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Liberal
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born1,843 (94.6%)105 (5.4%)
Foreign Born, Citizen3,991 (94.4%)239 (5.7%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen1,528 (71.7%)602 (28.3%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Liberal

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Liberal
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,0001,859 (79.4%)483 (20.6%)
$25,000 to $49,9993,427 (81.3%)790 (18.7%)
$50,000 to $74,9992,965 (87.3%)430 (12.7%)
$75,000 to $99,9993,289 (86.1%)532 (13.9%)
$100,000 and over4,374 (89.2%)530 (10.8%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Liberal

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Liberal
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 6819 (42.0%)1,049 (53.8%)
6 to 18 Years1,524 (36.0%)2,467 (58.3%)
19 to 25 Years187 (8.8%)1,415 (66.4%)
25 to 34 Years146 (5.8%)1,769 (70.6%)
35 to 44 Years196 (8.3%)1,476 (62.4%)
45 to 54 Years103 (5.0%)1,667 (80.2%)
55 to 64 Years465 (24.0%)1,492 (77.1%)
65 to 74 Years957 (98.7%)677 (69.8%)
75 Years and over751 (98.4%)387 (50.7%)
Total5,148 (27.2%)12,399 (65.5%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Liberal

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Liberal
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years27 (1.2%)29 (1.4%)
18 to 34 Years81 (3.2%)220 (9.4%)
35 to 64 Years470 (13.7%)240 (8.2%)
65 to 74 Years142 (31.0%)66 (12.9%)
75 Years and over125 (45.6%)87 (17.8%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Liberal

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Liberal: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years24 (0.7%)35 (1.2%)
65 to 74 Years11 (2.4%)6 (1.2%)
75 Years and over80 (29.2%)23 (4.7%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Liberal: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)29 (1.4%)
18 to 34 Years26 (1.0%)42 (1.8%)
35 to 64 Years41 (1.2%)33 (1.1%)
65 to 74 Years20 (4.4%)13 (2.5%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)8 (1.6%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Liberal: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years27 (1.2%)29 (1.4%)
18 to 34 Years57 (2.3%)75 (3.2%)
35 to 64 Years338 (9.8%)67 (2.3%)
65 to 74 Years11 (2.4%)34 (6.6%)
75 Years and over9 (3.3%)0 (0.0%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Liberal: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)29 (1.4%)
18 to 34 Years12 (0.5%)94 (4.0%)
35 to 64 Years356 (10.3%)212 (7.2%)
65 to 74 Years79 (17.2%)49 (9.6%)
75 Years and over102 (37.2%)60 (12.3%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Liberal: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years2 (0.1%)29 (1.4%)
18 to 34 Years21 (0.8%)116 (5.0%)
35 to 64 Years280 (8.1%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years32 (7.0%)16 (3.1%)
75 Years and over25 (9.1%)19 (3.9%)

Technology Access in Liberal

Computing Device Access in Liberal

Computing Device Access in Liberal
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop4,05265.1%
Smartphone5,56389.4%
Tablet3,16050.8%
No Computing Device4927.9%
Total6,224100.0%

Internet Access in Liberal

Internet Access in Liberal
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet80.1%
Broadband Home3,81061.2%
Cellular Data Only1,27820.5%
Satellite Internet75612.1%
No Internet72011.6%
Total6,224100.0%

Liberal Summary

Liberal, Kansas is a city located in the southwestern corner of the state, in Seward County. It is the county seat and the most populous city in the county, with a population of 20,525 as of the 2010 census. The city is located on the Arkansas River and is part of the High Plains region of the Great Plains.

History

The area that is now Liberal was first settled in 1872, when the Santa Fe Railroad built a station there. The town was originally named "Gosnell" after the railroad's superintendent, but was later renamed "Liberal" in 1885, after the railroad's president, William B. Liberal. The town was incorporated in 1887 and was designated as the county seat of Seward County in 1888.
In the early 1900s, Liberal experienced a period of rapid growth, due in part to the discovery of oil in the area. The city was also a major stop on the Santa Fe Trail, and was home to a number of businesses, including a flour mill, a creamery, and a brick factory.

Geography

Liberal is located in the southwestern corner of Kansas, in Seward County. It is situated on the Arkansas River, at an elevation of 2,845 feet (867 m). The city has a total area of 8.3 square miles (21.5 km2), of which 8.2 square miles (21.3 km2) is land and 0.1 square miles (0.2 km2) is water.

Climate

Liberal has a semi-arid climate, with hot summers and cold winters. The average annual temperature is 56.2 °F (13.4 °C), and the average annual precipitation is 20.2 inches (51.3 cm).

Economy

Liberal's economy is largely based on agriculture and oil production. The city is home to a number of agricultural businesses, including a grain elevator, a feed mill, and a fertilizer plant. The city is also home to a number of oil and gas production companies, as well as a number of manufacturing companies.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, there were 20,525 people, 7,845 households, and 5,072 families residing in the city. The population density was 2,485.3 people per square mile (959.7/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 68.2% White, 0.9% African American, 1.2% Native American, 0.7% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 25.7% from other races, and 3.2% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 44.3% of the population.
The median income for a household in the city was $31,945, and the median income for a family was $37,945. The per capita income for the city was $16,845. About 18.2% of families and 22.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 33.2% of those under age 18 and 11.2% of those age 65 or over.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Liberal?
Total Population of Liberal is 19,099.
What is the Total Male Population of Liberal?
Total Male Population of Liberal is 9,936.
What is the Total Female Population of Liberal?
Total Female Population of Liberal is 9,163.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Liberal?
There are 108.44 Males per 100 Females in Liberal.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Liberal?
There are 92.22 Females per 100 Males in Liberal.
What is the Median Population Age in Liberal?
Median Population Age in Liberal is 30.4 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Liberal
Average Family Size in Liberal is 3.8 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Liberal
Average Household Size in Liberal is 3.0 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Liberal?
Per Capita income in Liberal is $25,078.
What is the Median Family Income in Liberal?
Median Family Income in Liberal is $68,688.
What is the Median Household income in Liberal?
Median Household Income in Liberal is $55,602.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Liberal?
Income or Wage Gap in Liberal is 30.5%.
Women in Liberal earn 69.5 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Family Income Deficit in Liberal?
Family Income Deficit in Liberal is $10,252.
Families that are below poverty line in Liberal earn $10,252 less on average than the poverty threshold level.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Liberal?
Inequality or Gini Index in Liberal is 0.40.
How Large is the Labor Force in Liberal?
There are 9,583 People in the Labor Forcein in Liberal.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Liberal?
70.5% of People are in the Labor Force in Liberal.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Liberal?
Unemployment Rate in Liberal is 2.7%.