Liberal, Missouri
Liberal: city in Missouri
About
Liberal is a city located in the county of Barton in the U.S. state of Missouri. Its population at the 2010 census was 759 and a population density of 350 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 702 inhabitants.
The city was created 146 years ago in 1879.
Quick Facts about Liberal
| Population | 702 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Missouri (United States) |
| County | Barton County |
| Postal code | 64762 |
| Phone Area Codes | 417 |
| Area | 2.17 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 37.5581,-94.5200 |
| Altitude | 902 feet / 275 meters |
| Establishment | January 01, 1880 (146 years ago) |
| Time Zone | America/Chicago |
| Local time | 05:58:19 (23rd April 2026) |
| Density | 323 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -8.12% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 79℉ Chance Showers And Thunderstorms 7-days weather |
Geography
Liberal is located at 37°33'29"N 94°31'12"W (37.5581000, -94.5199600).
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Weather
79°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
14 to 20 mph S
Thursday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 79.
7-Day ForecastDemographics
According to census records, the population of Liberal decreased by 8.12% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 759 | - | census |
| 2011 | 755 | -0.53% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 752 | -0.4% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 745 | -0.94% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 733 | -1.64% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 723 | -1.38% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 724 | 0.14% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 722 | -0.28% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 722 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 721 | -0.14% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 702 | -2.71% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 6,094 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 5,921 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | 2.9% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 6,687 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 5,916 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 10.0% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 30.5% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 13.9% |
| Female persons, % : | 53.3% |
| White only, percent : | 97.1% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 0.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.0% |
| Asians alone % : | 0.4% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.0% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 2.3% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 1.2% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 96.7% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 275 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 0.6% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 77.2% |
Liberal zip code is 64762.
County name: Barton, County
fips: 29011
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Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 77.2% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $178,700 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,391 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $482 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $859 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 2,412 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.50 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 86.8% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 2.1% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 88.6% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 82.3% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 94.5% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 27.7% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 5.5% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 2.3% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 74.4% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 72.4% |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 87,348 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $14,580 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 20.7 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $63,566 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $29,785 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 4.9% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 512 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 228 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 210 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | F |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 494 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 52 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 445 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 1,946.2 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 3.04 |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 63.6% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $135,700 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $984 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $460 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $693 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 4,050 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.11 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 88.4% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 7.0% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 86.1% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 77.3% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 92.3% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 19.7% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 9.7% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 2.4% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 67.7% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 63.0% |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 226,316 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $26,130 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 11.8 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $49,790 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $29,477 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 13.5% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 753 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 441 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 195 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | F |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 685 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 96 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 603 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 1,707.2 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 5.02 |
Services and Civic Places in Liberal
1Liberal City Hall
209 S Main St, Liberal, MO 64762 View details
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Liberal, MO. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 155681 | Pittsburg State University | Pittsburg (KS) | 66762 |
Closest post offices linked to Liberal.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Post Office | Liberal (MO) | 64762 |
Other places with the same name (1)
- Liberal, Kansas city in Kansas with a population of 493 people.
Other cities in Barton County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Barton County , MO.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Lamar | 4,233 | City in Missouri |
| Golden City | 710 | City in Barton County, Missouri, United States |
| Nashville | 363 | Township in Barton County, Missouri |
| Mindenmines | 342 | City in Barton County, Missouri, United States |
| Newport | 315 | Unincorporated community in Missouri |
| Lamar Heights | 173 | Human settlement in Barton County, Missouri, United States of America |
| Milford | 23 | Village in Barton County, Missouri, United States of America |