Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Liberal, MO Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

747

Median Agei

45.8

Race & Ethnicityi

White

88.8%663

Two or More

8.3%62

Hispanic/Latino

2.7%20

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.3%2

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

10.2%53

High School Diploma

31.8%166

Some College (<1 yr)

7.3%38

Some College (1+ yr)

19.5%102

Associate's Degree

3.3%17

Bachelor's Degree

12.1%63

Master's Degree

5%26

Professional Degree

1.3%7

HS or Higher

90.4%

BA or Higher

18.4%

Graduate+

6.3%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$77,000

Median Renti

$650

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

68.1%201

Renter-Occupied

31.9%94

Total Units

386

Homeownership

68.1%

Vacancy Rate

23.6%

Home Values

Under $50K

30.3%61

$50K–$100K

31.3%63

$100K–$150K

13.9%28

$150K–$200K

6.5%13

$200K–$300K

10%20

$300K–$500K

4.5%9

$500K–$1M

2.5%5

$1M+

1%2

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$1,500–$2,000

Year Built

2020 or later

0.5%2

2010–2019

5.2%20

2000–2009

4.9%19

1990–1999

5.4%21

1980–1989

11.4%44

1970–1979

7%27

1960–1969

11.9%46

1950–1959

6%23

1940–1949

13.2%51

1939 or earlier

34.5%133

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

49.8%147

Electricity

27.8%82

Bottled/LP Gas

11.2%33

Fuel Oil

7.1%21

Wood

3.4%10

Other

0.7%2

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$65,250

Mean Household Incomei

$81,103

Per Capita Incomei

$30,057

Poverty Ratei

14.1%

Unemploymenti

12.9%

Labor Forcei

365

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

1.4%4

$10K–$15K

9.5%28

$15K–$20K

8.5%25

$20K–$25K

2.7%8

$25K–$30K

4.4%13

$30K–$35K

2.7%8

$35K–$40K

7.1%21

$40K–$45K

2.4%7

$45K–$50K

2.7%8

$50K–$60K

6.1%18

$60K–$75K

9.5%28

$75K–$100K

14.2%42

$100K–$125K

4.4%13

$125K–$150K

4.1%12

$150K–$200K

16.9%50

$200K+

3.4%10

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers2 homes

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

30.4%

By Region

Top Countries

Germany

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

70(11.5% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

91.7%Insured

8.3%Uninsured