Liberal, MO

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Liberal Overview

794
TOTAL POPULATION
384
MALE POPULATION
410
FEMALE POPULATION
93.66
MALES / 100 FEMALES
106.77
FEMALES / 100 MALES
40.8
MEDIAN AGE
3.2
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.5
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$24,697
PER CAPITA INCOME
$68,594
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$49,464
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
32.2%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
67.8¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
0.43
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
347
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
56.6%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
14.2%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Liberal Zip Codes

Liberal Area Codes

Race in Liberal

The most populous races in Liberal are White / Caucasian (705 | 88.8%), Two or more Races (59 | 7.4%), and Native / Alaskan (28 | 3.5%).
Race in Liberal
Race# Population% Population
Asian00.0%
Black / African American00.0%
Hawaiian / Pacific00.0%
Hispanic or Latino192.4%
Native / Alaskan283.5%
White / Caucasian70588.8%
Two or more Races597.4%
Some other Race20.3%
Total794100.0%

Ancestry in Liberal

The most populous ancestries reported in Liberal are German (141 | 17.8%), English (139 | 17.5%), Irish (99 | 12.5%), American (60 | 7.6%), and European (35 | 4.4%), together accounting for 59.7% of all Liberal residents.
Ancestry in Liberal
Ancestry# Population% Population
American607.6%
British50.6%
Central American121.5%
Cherokee172.1%
Chippewa91.1%
Choctaw50.6%
Croatian20.3%
Danish20.3%
Eastern European10.1%
English13917.5%
European354.4%
French182.3%
German14117.8%
Irish9912.5%
Italian151.9%
Mexican70.9%
Mexican American Indian70.9%
Norwegian70.9%
Polish40.5%
Romanian20.3%
Russian40.5%
Salvadoran121.5%
Scotch-Irish50.6%
Scottish111.4%
Welsh91.1%
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Immigrants in Liberal

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Liberal came from Europe (5 | 0.6%), Germany (3 | 0.4%), Western Europe (3 | 0.4%), Eastern Europe (2 | 0.3%), and Romania (2 | 0.3%), together accounting for 1.9% of all Liberal residents.
Immigrants in Liberal
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Eastern Europe20.3%
Europe50.6%
Germany30.4%
Romania20.3%
Western Europe30.4%
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Sex and Age in Liberal

Sex and Age in Liberal

The most populous age groups in Liberal are 25 to 29 Years (47 | 12.2%) for men and 45 to 49 Years (53 | 12.9%) for women.
Sex and Age in Liberal
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years20 (5.2%)30 (7.3%)
5 to 9 Years22 (5.7%)23 (5.6%)
10 to 14 Years36 (9.4%)42 (10.2%)
15 to 19 Years28 (7.3%)23 (5.6%)
20 to 24 Years18 (4.7%)23 (5.6%)
25 to 29 Years47 (12.2%)25 (6.1%)
30 to 34 Years12 (3.1%)12 (2.9%)
35 to 39 Years10 (2.6%)17 (4.2%)
40 to 44 Years11 (2.9%)17 (4.2%)
45 to 49 Years41 (10.7%)53 (12.9%)
50 to 54 Years28 (7.3%)19 (4.6%)
55 to 59 Years20 (5.2%)24 (5.9%)
60 to 64 Years20 (5.2%)43 (10.5%)
65 to 69 Years22 (5.7%)22 (5.4%)
70 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)20 (4.9%)
75 to 79 Years14 (3.6%)8 (1.9%)
80 to 84 Years2 (0.5%)0 (0.0%)
85 Years and over33 (8.6%)9 (2.2%)
Total384 (100.0%)410 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Liberal

Median Family Size in Liberal

The median family size in Liberal is 3.20 persons per family, with single male/father families (21 | 10.9%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.95 persons per family. On the other hand, single female/mother families (28 | 14.5%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.75 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Liberal
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple144 (74.6%)3.17
Single Male/Father21 (10.9%)3.95
Single Female/Mother28 (14.5%)2.75
Total Families193 (100.0%)3.20

Median Household Size in Liberal

The median household size in Liberal is 2.49 persons per household, with single male/father households (21 | 6.6%) accounting for the largest median household size of 5 persons per household. non-family households (126 | 39.5%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.14 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Liberal
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple144 (45.1%)3.25
Single Male/Father21 (6.6%)5.00
Single Female/Mother28 (8.8%)2.75
Non-family126 (39.5%)1.14
Total Households319 (100.0%)2.49

Household Size by Marriage Status in Liberal

Out of a total of 319 households in Liberal, 193 (60.5%) are family households, while 126 (39.5%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 81, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 114.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Liberal
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-114 (35.7%)
2-Person Households81 (25.4%)10 (3.1%)
3-Person Households51 (16.0%)2 (0.6%)
4-Person Households43 (13.5%)0 (0.0%)
5-Person Households8 (2.5%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households4 (1.3%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households6 (1.9%)0 (0.0%)
Total193 (60.5%)126 (39.5%)

Female Fertility in Liberal

Fertility by Age in Liberal

Average fertility rate in Liberal is 69.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 200.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 100.0% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Liberal
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years12 (100.0%)200.0
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0.0
Total12 (100.0%)69.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Liberal

Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Liberal
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years12 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total12 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Fertility by Education in Liberal

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Liberal
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0.0
High School Diploma9 (75.0%)167.0
College or Associate's Degree3 (25.0%)45.0
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Total12 (100.0%)69.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Liberal

Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Liberal
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma9 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
College or Associate's Degree3 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total12 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Income in Liberal

Income Overview in Liberal

Per Capita Income in Liberal is $24,697, while median incomes of families and households are $68,594 and $49,464 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income794$24,697
Median Family Income193$68,594
Mean Family Income193$79,973
Median Household Income319$49,464
Mean Household Income319$61,071
Income Deficit193$0
Wage / Income Gap (%)79432.24%
Wage / Income Gap ($)79467.76¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index7940.43

Earnings by Sex in Liberal

Average Earnings in Liberal are $33,900, $42,125 for men and $28,542 for women, a difference of 32.2%.
Earnings by Sex in Liberal
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male189 (52.2%)$42,125
Female173 (47.8%)$28,542
Total362 (100.0%)$33,900

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Liberal

The most common earnings brackets in Liberal are $100,000+ for men (40 | 21.2%) and $35,000 to $39,999 for women (32 | 18.5%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Liberal
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less11 (5.8%)18 (10.4%)
$2,500 to $4,9993 (1.6%)15 (8.7%)
$5,000 to $7,49910 (5.3%)6 (3.5%)
$7,500 to $9,9990 (0.0%)1 (0.6%)
$10,000 to $12,4992 (1.1%)11 (6.4%)
$12,500 to $14,9994 (2.1%)6 (3.5%)
$15,000 to $17,4995 (2.6%)6 (3.5%)
$17,500 to $19,9992 (1.1%)9 (5.2%)
$20,000 to $22,4992 (1.1%)0 (0.0%)
$22,500 to $24,9991 (0.5%)9 (5.2%)
$25,000 to $29,9995 (2.6%)9 (5.2%)
$30,000 to $34,99936 (19.1%)21 (12.1%)
$35,000 to $39,9995 (2.6%)32 (18.5%)
$40,000 to $44,99910 (5.3%)13 (7.5%)
$45,000 to $49,99916 (8.5%)11 (6.4%)
$50,000 to $54,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$55,000 to $64,99919 (10.1%)2 (1.2%)
$65,000 to $74,99913 (6.9%)4 (2.3%)
$75,000 to $99,9995 (2.6%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000+40 (21.2%)0 (0.0%)
Total189 (100.0%)173 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Liberal

Average earnings in Liberal are $46,719 for men and $31,944 for women, a difference of 31.6%. Men with an educational attainment of bachelor's degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $107,083, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $2,499. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $48,333, while those with high school diploma education have the smallest earnings of $31,806.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Liberal
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$2,499$43,036
High School Diploma$45,313$31,806
College or Associate's Degree$41,500$0
Bachelor's Degree$107,083$38,646
Graduate Degree--
Total$46,719$31,944

Family Income in Liberal

Family Income Brackets in Liberal

According to the Liberal family income data, there are 48 families falling into the $100,000 to $149,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 24.9% of all families. Conversely, the less than $10,000 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 3 families (1.5%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in Liberal
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,00031.6%
$10,000 to $14,99942.1%
$15,000 to $24,99994.7%
$25,000 to $34,9993015.5%
$35,000 to $49,999189.3%
$50,000 to $74,9994121.2%
$75,000 to $99,9992915.0%
$100,000 to $149,9994824.9%
$150,000 to $199,99963.1%
$200,000+52.6%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Liberal

3-person families (59 | 30.6%) account for the highest median family income in Liberal with $119,583 per family, while 3-person families (59 | 30.6%) have the highest median income of $39,861 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Liberal
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families88 (45.6%)$50,500
3-Person Families59 (30.6%)$119,583
4-Person Families28 (14.5%)$100,625
5-Person Families11 (5.7%)$64,464
6-Person Families3 (1.5%)$0
7+ Person Families4 (2.1%)$0
Total193 (100.0%)$68,594

Family Income by Number of Earners in Liberal

Family Income by Number of Earners in Liberal
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners22 (11.4%)$36,250
1 Earner58 (30.0%)$0
2 Earners101 (52.3%)$87,188
3+ Earners12 (6.2%)$0
Total193 (100.0%)$68,594

Household Income in Liberal

Household Income Brackets in Liberal

With 61 households falling in the category, the $50,000 to $74,999 income range is the most frequent in Liberal, accounting for 19.1% of all households. In contrast, only 5 households (1.6%) fall into the $200,000+ income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Liberal
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,00061.9%
$10,000 to $14,9993912.2%
$15,000 to $24,9995015.7%
$25,000 to $34,9993410.7%
$35,000 to $49,9993210.0%
$50,000 to $74,9996119.1%
$75,000 to $99,9993310.3%
$100,000 to $149,9995316.6%
$150,000 to $199,99961.9%
$200,000+51.6%

Household Income by Householder Age in Liberal

The median household income in Liberal is $49,464, with the highest median household income of $78,750 found in the 25 to 44 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 67 households (21.0%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 65+ years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $19,357, with 94 households (29.5%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Liberal
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years10 (3.1%)$47,917
25 to 44 Years67 (21.0%)$78,750
45 to 64 Years148 (46.4%)$54,643
65+ Years94 (29.5%)$19,357
Total319 (100.0%)$49,464

Poverty in Liberal

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Liberal

With 14.3% poverty level for males and 18.8% for females among the residents of Liberal, 16 and 17 year old males and 55 to 64 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 4 males (44.4%) and 26 females (38.8%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Liberal
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)6 (20.0%)
5 Years3 (37.5%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years8 (40.0%)5 (27.8%)
12 to 14 Years3 (10.0%)3 (8.1%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years4 (44.4%)2 (28.6%)
18 to 24 Years11 (33.3%)13 (37.1%)
25 to 34 Years4 (6.8%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years8 (38.1%)7 (20.6%)
45 to 54 Years2 (2.9%)8 (11.1%)
55 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)26 (38.8%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)6 (14.3%)
75 Years and over12 (24.5%)0 (0.0%)
Total55 (14.3%)76 (18.8%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Liberal

According to the poverty statistics in Liberal, males aged under 5 years and females aged 5 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 100.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Liberal
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years20 (100.0%)24 (80.0%)
5 Years5 (62.5%)5 (100.0%)
6 to 11 Years12 (60.0%)13 (72.2%)
12 to 14 Years27 (90.0%)34 (91.9%)
15 Years4 (100.0%)4 (100.0%)
16 and 17 Years5 (55.6%)5 (71.4%)
18 to 24 Years22 (66.7%)22 (62.9%)
25 to 34 Years55 (93.2%)37 (100.0%)
35 to 44 Years13 (61.9%)27 (79.4%)
45 to 54 Years67 (97.1%)64 (88.9%)
55 to 64 Years40 (100.0%)41 (61.2%)
65 to 74 Years22 (100.0%)36 (85.7%)
75 Years and over37 (75.5%)17 (100.0%)
Total329 (85.7%)329 (81.2%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Liberal

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Liberal show that 6.2% or 9 of the total 144 families live below the poverty line. Families with no children have the highest poverty rate of 7.5%, comprising of 5 families. On the other hand, families with 3 or 4 children have the lowest poverty rate of 0.0%, which includes 0 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Liberal
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children62 (92.5%)5 (7.5%)
1 or 2 Children68 (94.4%)4 (5.6%)
3 or 4 Children3 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children2 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total135 (93.8%)9 (6.2%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Liberal

According to the poverty data in Liberal, 9.5% or 2 single-father households and 17.9% or 5 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 2 households (100.0%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with no children have the highest poverty rate, with 5 households (33.3%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Liberal
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children0 (0.0%)5 (33.3%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children2 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total2 (9.5%)5 (17.9%)

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

The poverty data for Liberal shows that 9 of the married-couple family households (6.2%) and 7 of the single-parent households (14.3%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with no children have the highest poverty rate, with 5 households (7.5%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 2 household (100.0%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Liberal
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children5 (7.5%)5 (33.3%)
1 or 2 Children4 (5.6%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)2 (100.0%)
Total9 (6.2%)7 (14.3%)

Employment Characteristics in Liberal

Employment by Class of Employer in Liberal

Among the 296 employed individuals in Liberal, private company employees (187 | 63.2%), local government employees (34 | 11.5%), and self-employed (incorporated) (29 | 9.8%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Liberal
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees18763.2%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)299.8%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)51.7%
Not-for-profit Organizations134.4%
Local Government Employees3411.5%
State Government Employees175.7%
Federal Government Employees113.7%
Unpaid Family Workers00.0%
Total296100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Liberal

According to the labor force statistics for Liberal, out of the total population over 16 years of age (613), 56.6% or 347 individuals are in the labor force, with 14.2% or 49 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 25 to 29 years, with 95.8% or 69 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 25 to 29 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 21.7% or 15 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Liberal
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years23 (53.5%)3 (13.0%)
20 to 24 Years23 (56.1%)3 (13.0%)
25 to 29 Years69 (95.8%)15 (21.7%)
30 to 34 Years21 (87.5%)4 (19.0%)
35 to 44 Years44 (80.0%)6 (14.3%)
45 to 54 Years110 (78.0%)15 (13.6%)
55 to 59 Years21 (47.7%)3 (14.3%)
60 to 64 Years21 (33.3%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years10 (15.6%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over5 (7.6%)0 (0.0%)
Total347 (56.6%)49 (14.2%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Liberal

According to labor force statistics for Liberal, 71.7% of individuals (286) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (399) are in the labor force, with 15.1% or 43 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 93.2% or 69 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with college / associate degree education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 24.1% or 20 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Liberal
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School14 (29.2%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma122 (80.8%)30 (19.7%)
College / Associate Degree81 (64.3%)30 (24.1%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher69 (93.2%)0 (0.0%)
Total286 (71.7%)60 (15.1%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Liberal

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Liberal are Management (35 | 11.8%), Business & Financial (30 | 10.1%), Computers, Engineering & Science (21 | 7.1%), Computers & Mathematics (18 | 6.1%), and Community & Social Service (16 | 5.4%).
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 Computers, Engineering & Science (100.0%), Computers & Mathematics (100.0%), and Architecture & Engineering (100.0%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Education, Arts & Media (100.0%), Community & Social Service (93.8%), and Education Instruction & Library (90.9%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Liberal
OccupationMaleFemale
Management17 (48.6%)18 (51.4%)
Business & Financial4 (13.3%)26 (86.7%)
Computers, Engineering & Science21 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Computers & Mathematics18 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Architecture & Engineering3 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Community & Social Service 1 (6.2%)15 (93.8%)
Education, Arts & Media0 (0.0%)5 (100.0%)
Legal Services & Support0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Education Instruction & Library1 (9.1%)10 (90.9%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating7 (58.3%)5 (41.7%)
Health Technologists4 (44.4%)5 (55.6%)
Total (Category)50 (43.9%)64 (56.1%)
Total (Overall)150 (50.7%)146 (49.3%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Liberal are Cleaning & Maintenance (10 | 3.4%), Food Preparation & Serving (9 | 3.0%), Healthcare Support (7 | 2.4%), Personal Care & Service (6 | 2.0%), and Security & Protection (1 | 0.3%).
Services Occupations in Liberal

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Liberal, the most male-oriented occupations are Security & Protection (100.0%), Law Enforcement (100.0%), and Personal Care & Service (50.0%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (100.0%), Cleaning & Maintenance (100.0%), and Food Preparation & Serving (66.7%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Liberal
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support0 (0.0%)7 (100.0%)
Security & Protection1 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Firefighting & Prevention0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Law Enforcement1 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving3 (33.3%)6 (66.7%)
Cleaning & Maintenance0 (0.0%)10 (100.0%)
Personal Care & Service3 (50.0%)3 (50.0%)
Total (Category)7 (21.2%)26 (78.8%)
Total (Overall)150 (50.7%)146 (49.3%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Liberal are Office & Administration (49 | 16.6%), and Sales & Related (37 | 12.5%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Liberal

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Liberal
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related30 (81.1%)7 (18.9%)
Office & Administration3 (6.1%)46 (93.9%)
Total (Category)33 (38.4%)53 (61.6%)
Total (Overall)150 (50.7%)146 (49.3%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Liberal are Construction & Extraction (15 | 5.1%), Installation, Maintenance & Repair (7 | 2.4%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (3 | 1.0%).
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 & Forestry3 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction & Extraction15 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair7 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)25 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Overall)150 (50.7%)146 (49.3%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Liberal are Production (20 | 6.8%), Transportation (10 | 3.4%), and Material Moving (8 | 2.7%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Liberal

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Liberal
OccupationMaleFemale
Production17 (85.0%)3 (15.0%)
Transportation10 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Material Moving8 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)35 (92.1%)3 (7.9%)
Total (Overall)150 (50.7%)146 (49.3%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Liberal

Employment Industries in Liberal

The major employment industries in Liberal include Finance & Insurance (53 | 17.9%), Health Care & Social Assistance (35 | 11.8%), Retail Trade (32 | 10.8%), Manufacturing (26 | 8.8%), and Transportation & Warehousing (21 | 7.1%).
Employment Industries in Liberal

Employment Industries by Sex in Liberal

The Liberal industries that see more men than women are Wholesale Trade (100.0%), Administrative & Support (100.0%), and Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (85.7%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Real Estate, Rental & Leasing (100.0%), Professional & Scientific (100.0%), and Arts, Entertainment & Recreation (100.0%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Liberal
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting6 (85.7%)1 (14.3%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction17 (85.0%)3 (15.0%)
Manufacturing22 (84.6%)4 (15.4%)
Wholesale Trade8 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Retail Trade27 (84.4%)5 (15.6%)
Transportation & Warehousing7 (33.3%)14 (66.7%)
Utilities0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Information1 (25.0%)3 (75.0%)
Finance & Insurance16 (30.2%)37 (69.8%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing0 (0.0%)3 (100.0%)
Professional & Scientific0 (0.0%)12 (100.0%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support7 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Educational Services2 (11.1%)16 (88.9%)
Health Care & Social Assistance6 (17.1%)29 (82.9%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation0 (0.0%)2 (100.0%)
Accommodation & Food Services6 (31.6%)13 (68.4%)
Public Administration16 (84.2%)3 (15.8%)
Total150 (50.7%)146 (49.3%)

Education in Liberal

School Enrollment in Liberal

The most common levels of schooling among the 190 students in Liberal are middle school (72 | 37.9%), elementary school (32 | 16.8%), and high school (31 | 16.3%).
School Enrollment in Liberal
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool105.3%
Kindergarten136.8%
Elementary School3216.8%
Middle School7237.9%
High School3116.3%
College / Undergraduate2714.2%
Graduate / Professional52.6%
Total190100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Liberal

Out of a total of 190 students who are enrolled in schools in Liberal, 30 (15.8%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 160 (84.2%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 10 to 14 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 20 (25.6% 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 10 (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 Olds10 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Year Old35 (81.4%)8 (18.6%)
10 to 14 Year Olds58 (74.4%)20 (25.6%)
15 to 17 Year Olds22 (91.7%)2 (8.3%)
18 to 19 Year Olds10 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Year Olds5 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Year Olds12 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 Years and over8 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total160 (84.2%)30 (15.8%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Liberal

Education (26 | 26.5%), business (19 | 19.4%), communications (14 | 14.3%), physical & health sciences (12 | 12.2%), and science & technology (7 | 7.1%) are the most common fields of study among 98 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 & Agricultural00.0%
Physical & Health Sciences1212.2%
Psychology55.1%
Social Sciences11.0%
Engineering33.1%
Multidisciplinary Studies00.0%
Science & Technology77.1%
Business1919.4%
Education2626.5%
Literature & Languages00.0%
Liberal Arts & History44.1%
Visual & Performing Arts44.1%
Communications1414.3%
Arts & Humanities33.1%
Total98100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Liberal

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Liberal

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Liberal are males with 2 vehicles (72, accounting for 48.0%) and females with 2 vehicles (53, making up 49.3%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Liberal
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle2 (1.3%)3 (2.1%)
1 Vehicle14 (9.3%)21 (14.4%)
2 Vehicles72 (48.0%)53 (36.3%)
3 Vehicles48 (32.0%)38 (26.0%)
4 Vehicles5 (3.3%)17 (11.6%)
5 or more Vehicles9 (6.0%)14 (9.6%)
Total150 (100.0%)146 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Liberal

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Liberal are 30 to 34 minutes (81 commuters, 27.7%), less than 5 minutes (42 commuters, 14.3%), and 20 to 24 minutes (32 commuters, 10.9%).
Commute Time in Liberal
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes4214.3%
5 to 9 Minutes268.9%
10 to 14 Minutes41.4%
15 to 19 Minutes144.8%
20 to 24 Minutes3210.9%
25 to 29 Minutes227.5%
30 to 34 Minutes8127.7%
35 to 39 Minutes93.1%
40 to 44 Minutes155.1%
45 to 59 Minutes248.2%
60 to 89 Minutes248.2%
90 or more Minutes00.0%

Commute Time by Sex in Liberal

The most common commute times in Liberal are 30 to 34 minutes (43 commuters, 28.7%) for males and 30 to 34 minutes (38 commuters, 26.6%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Liberal
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes17 (11.3%)25 (17.5%)
5 to 9 Minutes11 (7.3%)15 (10.5%)
10 to 14 Minutes3 (2.0%)1 (0.7%)
15 to 19 Minutes11 (7.3%)3 (2.1%)
20 to 24 Minutes19 (12.7%)13 (9.1%)
25 to 29 Minutes3 (2.0%)19 (13.3%)
30 to 34 Minutes43 (28.7%)38 (26.6%)
35 to 39 Minutes9 (6.0%)0 (0.0%)
40 to 44 Minutes2 (1.3%)13 (9.1%)
45 to 59 Minutes17 (11.3%)7 (4.9%)
60 to 89 Minutes15 (10.0%)9 (6.3%)
90 or more Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Liberal

The most frequent times of departure to work in Liberal are 6:30 AM to 6:59 AM (41, 27.3%) for males and 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM (39, 27.3%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Liberal
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM11 (7.3%)9 (6.3%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM10 (6.7%)3 (2.1%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM8 (5.3%)8 (5.6%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM11 (7.3%)4 (2.8%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM41 (27.3%)26 (18.2%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM38 (25.3%)4 (2.8%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM21 (14.0%)39 (27.3%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM3 (2.0%)21 (14.7%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM0 (0.0%)6 (4.2%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM3 (2.0%)0 (0.0%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM0 (0.0%)3 (2.1%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM2 (1.3%)0 (0.0%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM0 (0.0%)13 (9.1%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM2 (1.3%)7 (4.9%)
Total150 (100.0%)143 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Liberal

Occupancy by Ownership in Liberal

Of the total 319 dwellings in Liberal, owner-occupied units account for 216 (67.7%), while renter-occupied units make up 103 (32.3%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Liberal
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units21667.7%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units10332.3%
Total Occupied Housing Units319100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Liberal

Occupancy by Household Size in Liberal
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household11435.7%
2-Person Household9128.5%
3-Person Household5316.6%
4+ Person Household6119.1%
Total Housing Units319100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Liberal

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Liberal
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household67 (58.8%)47 (41.2%)
2-Person Household56 (61.5%)35 (38.5%)
3-Person Household47 (88.7%)6 (11.3%)
4+ Person Household46 (75.4%)15 (24.6%)
Total Housing Units216 (67.7%)103 (32.3%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Liberal

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Liberal
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School19 (57.6%)14 (42.4%)
High School Diploma60 (50.0%)60 (50.0%)
College/Associate Degree100 (80.6%)24 (19.4%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher37 (88.1%)5 (11.9%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Liberal

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Liberal
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years4413.8%
35 to 44 Years3310.3%
45 to 54 Years8125.4%
55 to 64 Years6721.0%
65 to 74 Years4213.2%
75 to 84 Years175.3%
85 Years and Over3511.0%
Total319100.0%

Housing Finances in Liberal

Median Income by Occupancy in Liberal

Median Income by Occupancy in Liberal
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied216 (67.7%)$57,500
Renter-Occupied103 (32.3%)$30,625
Average319 (100.0%)$49,464

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Liberal

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Liberal
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,0000 (0.0%)5 (4.9%)
$5,000 to $9,9990 (0.0%)1 (1.0%)
$10,000 to $14,99914 (6.5%)25 (24.3%)
$15,000 to $19,99933 (15.3%)12 (11.7%)
$20,000 to $24,9992 (0.9%)3 (2.9%)
$25,000 to $34,99912 (5.6%)22 (21.4%)
$35,000 to $49,99924 (11.1%)8 (7.8%)
$50,000 to $74,99947 (21.8%)14 (13.6%)
$75,000 to $99,99932 (14.8%)1 (1.0%)
$100,000 to $149,99941 (19.0%)12 (11.7%)
$150,000 or more11 (5.1%)0 (0.0%)
Total216 (100.0%)103 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Liberal

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Liberal
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $30054 (25.0%)15 (14.6%)
$300 to $49943 (19.9%)16 (15.5%)
$500 to $79959 (27.3%)50 (48.5%)
$800 to $99925 (11.6%)8 (7.8%)
$1,000 to $1,49922 (10.2%)9 (8.7%)
$1,500 to $1,99913 (6.0%)0 (0.0%)
$2,000 to $2,4990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$2,500 to $2,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$3,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total216 (100.0%)103 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Liberal

Housing Structures in Liberal

Housing Structures in Liberal
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached25279.0%
Single Unit, Attached00.0%
2 Unit Apartments113.5%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments4112.9%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments00.0%
10 or more Apartments00.0%
Mobile Home / Other154.7%
Total319100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Liberal

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Liberal
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached197 (78.2%)55 (21.8%)
Single Unit, Attached0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
2 Unit Apartments3 (27.3%)8 (72.7%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments2 (4.9%)39 (95.1%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
10 or more Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mobile Home / Other14 (93.3%)1 (6.7%)
Total216 (67.7%)103 (32.3%)

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%)0 (0.0%)
2 or 3 Rooms30 (13.9%)45 (43.7%)
4 or 5 Rooms53 (24.5%)25 (24.3%)
6 or 7 Rooms92 (42.6%)26 (25.2%)
8 or more Rooms41 (19.0%)7 (6.8%)
Total216 (100.0%)103 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Liberal

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Liberal
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas134 (62.0%)33 (32.0%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas24 (11.1%)1 (1.0%)
Electricity15 (6.9%)69 (67.0%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene28 (13.0%)0 (0.0%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels15 (6.9%)0 (0.0%)
No Fuel Used0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total216 (100.0%)103 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Liberal

Household Vehicle Usage in Liberal
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle11 (5.1%)20 (19.4%)
1 Vehicle60 (27.8%)39 (37.9%)
2 Vehicles83 (38.4%)32 (31.1%)
3 or more Vehicles62 (28.7%)12 (11.7%)
Total216 (100.0%)103 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Liberal

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Liberal

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units12393
Median Property Value$38,400$91,300
Median Household Income$36,875$11
Monthly Housing Costs$321$0
Real Estate Taxes$272$4

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Liberal

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Liberal
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,00078 (63.4%)4 (4.3%)
$50,000 to $99,99928 (22.8%)60 (64.5%)
$100,000 to $299,99912 (9.8%)26 (28.0%)
$300,000 to $499,9990 (0.0%)3 (3.2%)
$500,000 to $749,9992 (1.6%)0 (0.0%)
$750,000 to $999,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$1,000,000 or more3 (2.4%)0 (0.0%)
Total123 (100.0%)93 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Liberal

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Liberal
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,0000 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $24,99942 (34.2%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $34,99912 (9.8%)7 (7.5%)
$35,000 to $49,99913 (10.6%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $74,99939 (31.7%)11 (11.8%)
$75,000 to $99,99914 (11.4%)8 (8.6%)
$100,000 to $149,9993 (2.4%)18 (19.4%)
$150,000 or more0 (0.0%)38 (40.9%)
Total123 (100.0%)93 (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 2.0x103 (83.7%)101,563 (109,207.5%)
2.0x to 2.9x7 (5.7%)78 (83.9%)
3.0x to 3.9x3 (2.4%)5 (5.4%)
4.0x or more10 (8.1%)5 (5.4%)
Total123 (100.0%)93 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Liberal

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Liberal
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $80099 (80.5%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,49918 (14.6%)62 (66.7%)
$800 to $1,4994 (3.3%)16 (17.2%)
Total123 (100.0%)93 (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 Years63 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 18 Years142 (97.3%)4 (2.7%)
19 to 25 Years60 (83.3%)12 (16.7%)
26 to 34 Years65 (81.2%)15 (18.8%)
35 to 44 Years47 (88.7%)6 (11.3%)
45 to 54 Years133 (94.3%)8 (5.7%)
55 to 64 Years93 (86.9%)14 (13.1%)
65 to 74 Years64 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and older66 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total733 (92.5%)59 (7.4%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Liberal

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Liberal
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born63 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, Citizen142 (97.3%)4 (2.7%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen60 (83.3%)12 (16.7%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Liberal

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Liberal
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,000107 (93.9%)7 (6.1%)
$25,000 to $49,999130 (87.3%)19 (12.8%)
$50,000 to $74,999208 (92.9%)16 (7.1%)
$75,000 to $99,99979 (90.8%)8 (9.2%)
$100,000 and over209 (95.9%)9 (4.1%)

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 636 (57.1%)35 (55.6%)
6 to 18 Years86 (58.9%)68 (46.6%)
19 to 25 Years18 (25.0%)42 (58.3%)
25 to 34 Years16 (20.0%)58 (72.5%)
35 to 44 Years16 (30.2%)34 (64.1%)
45 to 54 Years23 (16.3%)126 (89.4%)
55 to 64 Years43 (40.2%)53 (49.5%)
65 to 74 Years62 (96.9%)19 (29.7%)
75 Years and over66 (100.0%)26 (39.4%)
Total366 (46.2%)461 (58.2%)

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 Years9 (12.7%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years6 (6.5%)4 (5.6%)
35 to 64 Years33 (25.8%)32 (18.5%)
65 to 74 Years14 (63.6%)15 (35.7%)
75 Years and over40 (81.6%)9 (52.9%)

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 Years7 (5.5%)4 (2.3%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)2 (4.8%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)2 (11.8%)

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%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years7 (5.5%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years3 (13.6%)9 (21.4%)
75 Years and over33 (67.3%)2 (11.8%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Liberal: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years9 (12.7%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years6 (6.5%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years11 (8.6%)6 (3.5%)
65 to 74 Years2 (9.1%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over28 (57.1%)0 (0.0%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Liberal: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years33 (25.8%)32 (18.5%)
65 to 74 Years12 (54.5%)15 (35.7%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)9 (52.9%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Liberal: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years3 (4.2%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years3 (3.3%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years19 (14.8%)2 (1.2%)
65 to 74 Years9 (40.9%)9 (21.4%)
75 Years and over28 (57.1%)0 (0.0%)

Technology Access in Liberal

Computing Device Access in Liberal

Computing Device Access in Liberal
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop22269.6%
Smartphone22269.6%
Tablet17454.5%
No Computing Device3511.0%
Total319100.0%

Internet Access in Liberal

Internet Access in Liberal
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet00.0%
Broadband Home20965.5%
Cellular Data Only3410.7%
Satellite Internet288.8%
No Internet5717.9%
Total319100.0%

Liberal Summary

Liberal is a city located in the southwestern corner of Missouri, in Barton County. It is situated on the banks of the Marmaton River, and is the county seat of Barton County. The city has a population of approximately 1,400 people, and is part of the Joplin, Missouri Metropolitan Statistical Area.

History

The area that is now Liberal was first settled in the late 1800s, when a group of settlers from Kentucky and Tennessee arrived in the area. The settlement was originally known as “Marmaton”, after the nearby river. In 1887, the town was officially incorporated as “Liberal”, and the name was chosen to reflect the liberal views of the settlers.
In the early 1900s, Liberal experienced a period of growth and prosperity. The town was home to several businesses, including a flour mill, a sawmill, a blacksmith shop, and a general store. The town also had a school, a post office, and a newspaper.
In the 1920s, Liberal experienced a period of decline. The Great Depression caused many of the businesses in the town to close, and the population began to decline. However, the town was able to survive, and in the 1950s, the population began to grow again.

Geography

Liberal is located in the southwestern corner of Missouri, in Barton County. The city is situated on the banks of the Marmaton River, and is surrounded by rolling hills and farmland. The city is located approximately 30 miles south of Joplin, Missouri, and is part of the Joplin, Missouri Metropolitan Statistical Area.

Economy

The economy of Liberal is largely based on agriculture. The city is home to several farms, and the surrounding area is known for its production of corn, soybeans, and wheat. The city is also home to several small businesses, including a grocery store, a hardware store, and a restaurant.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, the population of Liberal was 1,400. The racial makeup of the city was 95.3% White, 0.7% African American, 0.7% Native American, 0.3% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, and 2.0% from other races. The median household income in Liberal was $35,000, and the median age was 40.5 years.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Liberal?
Total Population of Liberal is 794.
What is the Total Male Population of Liberal?
Total Male Population of Liberal is 384.
What is the Total Female Population of Liberal?
Total Female Population of Liberal is 410.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Liberal?
There are 93.66 Males per 100 Females in Liberal.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Liberal?
There are 106.77 Females per 100 Males in Liberal.
What is the Median Population Age in Liberal?
Median Population Age in Liberal is 40.8 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Liberal
Average Family Size in Liberal is 3.2 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Liberal
Average Household Size in Liberal is 2.5 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Liberal?
Per Capita income in Liberal is $24,697.
What is the Median Family Income in Liberal?
Median Family Income in Liberal is $68,594.
What is the Median Household income in Liberal?
Median Household Income in Liberal is $49,464.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Liberal?
Income or Wage Gap in Liberal is 32.2%.
Women in Liberal earn 67.8 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Liberal?
Inequality or Gini Index in Liberal is 0.43.
How Large is the Labor Force in Liberal?
There are 347 People in the Labor Forcein in Liberal.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Liberal?
56.6% of People are in the Labor Force in Liberal.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Liberal?
Unemployment Rate in Liberal is 14.2%.