Liberty County, Georgia

GA · FIPS 13179 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

Metric Value vs National Rank Percentile
Total Population 67,397 #812 / 3,222
75th
Median Household Income $60,456 -19.6% #2,046 / 3,222
36th
Median Age 29.0 years -25.4% #3,188 / 3,222
1th
Median Home Value $201,500 -28.5% #1,387 / 3,222
57th
Median Gross Rent $1,246 +7.1% #481 / 3,222
85th
Poverty Rate 15.3% +21.6% #2,002 / 3,222
38th

Demographics

Liberty County has a population of 67,397, making it the #812 most populous county in the US. The median age is 29.0 years, which is 25.4% below the national median.

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Age & Sex Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Nativity

93.7%
Native Born
6.3%
Foreign Born

Household Type

Economy

The median household income in Liberty County is $60,456, ranking #2,046 out of 3,222 counties — 19.6% below the national median. The poverty rate is 15.3% and unemployment stands at 6.2%.

Median Household Income
$60,456 −19.6% vs nat'l
Rank #2,046 of 3,222
36th percentile
Per Capita Income
$28,215 −31.6% vs nat'l
Rank #2,683 of 3,222
17th percentile
Poverty Rate
15.3% +21.6% vs nat'l
Rank #2,002 of 3,222
38th percentile
Unemployment Rate
6.2% +16.2% vs nat'l
Rank #2,583 of 3,222
20th percentile
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
20.5% −39.3% vs nat'l
Rank #1,920 of 3,222
40th percentile
Mean Commute Time
27.0 min −2.1% vs nat'l
Rank #1,479 of 3,222
54th percentile

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Housing

The median home value in Liberty County is $201,500 (-28.5% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,246/mo and the homeownership rate is 50.9%.

Median Home Value
$201,500 −28.5% vs nat'l
Rank #1,387 of 3,222
57th percentile
Median Gross Rent
$1,246 +7.1% vs nat'l
Rank #481 of 3,222
85th percentile
Homeownership Rate
50.9% −21.0% vs nat'l
Rank #3,168 of 3,222
2th percentile
50.9% Homeownership

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Health

89.2% of residents in Liberty County have health insurance coverage, which is 2.7% below the national rate.

89.2% Health Insurance
Health Insurance Coverage
89.2% −2.7% vs nat'l
Rank #2,326 of 3,222
28th percentile

About Liberty County, Georgia

Liberty County, Georgia has a total population of 67,397, making it the 812th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Liberty County is 29.0 years, which is 25.4% below the national median of 38.9 years.

The median household income in Liberty County is $60,456, which ranks #2,046 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 19.6% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 15.3%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 6.2%.

The median home value in Liberty County is $201,500, 28.5% below the national median. Renters in Liberty County pay a median gross rent of $1,246 per month. The homeownership rate is 50.9%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.

In Liberty County, 20.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 39.3% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 89.2% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 27.0 min.

Liberty County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is Black (non-Hispanic) at 40.8% of the population, followed by White (non-Hispanic) (36.5%) and Hispanic or Latino (12.7%).

All data for Liberty County, Georgia comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.