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.

West Liberty, OH Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

1,494

Median Agei

40.3

Race & Ethnicityi

White

94.4%1,410

Black

2.3%34

Hispanic/Latino

1.9%28

Two or More

1.2%18

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.3%4

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

6%61

High School Diploma

32.8%336

Some College (<1 yr)

6.3%64

Some College (1+ yr)

13.8%141

Associate's Degree

8.9%91

Bachelor's Degree

17.6%180

Master's Degree

5.9%60

Professional Degree

0.8%8

Doctorate

0.5%5

HS or Higher

92.5%

BA or Higher

24.7%

Graduate+

7.1%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$173,700

Median Renti

$638

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

53.5%325

Renter-Occupied

46.5%282

Total Units

754

Homeownership

53.5%

Vacancy Rate

19.5%

Home Values

Under $50K

2.2%7

$50K–$100K

8%26

$100K–$150K

20.3%66

$150K–$200K

33.5%109

$200K–$300K

28.3%92

$300K–$500K

4.6%15

$500K–$1M

3.1%10

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$2,000+

Year Built

2010–2019

0.9%7

2000–2009

15.1%114

1990–1999

8%60

1980–1989

6.9%52

1970–1979

9.4%71

1960–1969

10.7%81

1950–1959

10.9%82

1940–1949

2.8%21

1939 or earlier

35.3%266

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

62.9%382

Electricity

34.4%209

Bottled/LP Gas

1.8%11

Other

0.8%5

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$52,031

Mean Household Incomei

$68,056

Per Capita Incomei

$28,298

Poverty Ratei

10%

Unemploymenti

2.1%

Labor Forcei

573

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

4.3%26

$10K–$15K

5.4%33

$15K–$20K

8.6%52

$20K–$25K

7.9%48

$25K–$30K

6.9%42

$30K–$35K

4.4%27

$35K–$40K

3.8%23

$40K–$45K

1.8%11

$45K–$50K

3.6%22

$50K–$60K

5.9%36

$60K–$75K

10.9%66

$75K–$100K

10.4%63

$100K–$125K

12.5%76

$125K–$150K

3.5%21

$150K–$200K

7.2%44

$200K+

2.8%17

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

531

Avg. Commutei

19.1 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

561

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

30(2.7% of civilian adults)