Liberty, Illinois
Liberty: village in Illinois, United States
About
Liberty is a village located in the county of Adams in the U.S. state of Illinois. Its population at the 2010 census was 516 and a population density of 1,358 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 500 inhabitants.
The village was created 204 years ago in 1821.
Quick Facts about Liberty
| Population | 500 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Illinois (United States) |
| County | Adams County |
| Postal code | 62347 |
| Plate code | 217 |
| Area | 0.38 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 39.8795,-91.1079 |
| Establishment | January 01, 1822 (204 years ago) |
| Time Zone | America/Chicago |
| Local time | 22:03:07 (17th April 2026) |
| Density | 1,316 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -3.2% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 83℉ Mostly Sunny then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms 7-days weather |
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Geography
Liberty is located at 39°52'46"N 91°6'29"W (39.8794900, -91.1079200).
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Weather
83°F
Mostly Sunny then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms
8 to 18 mph S
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7-Day ForecastDemographics
According to census records, the population of Liberty decreased by 3.2% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 516 | - | census |
| 2011 | 521 | 0.96% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 521 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 519 | -0.39% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 519 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 518 | -0.19% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 515 | -0.58% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 511 | -0.78% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 507 | -0.79% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 503 | -0.8% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 500 | -0.6% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 7,827 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 7,342 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | 6.6% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 8,298 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 7,291 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 11.1% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 31.7% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 12.6% |
| Female persons, % : | 50.8% |
| White only, percent : | 86.2% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 0.0% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 2.0% |
| Asians alone % : | 1.7% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.0% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 1.1% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 50.9% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 46.1% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 390 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 22.3% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 51.5% |
Liberty zip code is 62347.
County name: Adams, County
fips: 17001
Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 51.5% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $208,200 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,236 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $347 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $910 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 2,552 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.98 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 92.0% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 44.2% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 89.8% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 75.7% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 70.5% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 10.0% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 6.9% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 12.4% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 58.4% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 48.0% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 9,813 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 100,101 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $13,534 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 27.5 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $44,046 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $17,858 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 25.8% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 478 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 232 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 160 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 198 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 256 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 38 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 335 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 2,453.8 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 2.97 |
People born in Liberty (1)
former CIA agent George A. Doole Jr. was born in Liberty
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Liberty, IL. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 146278 | John Wood Community College | Quincy (IL) | 62305-8736 |
Nearby Transit Stations (5)
Rail and bus stations connected to Liberty, IL. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| QCY | Quincy | North 30th St. and Wisman Lane | RAIL |
| MAC | Macomb | 120 East Calhoun Street | RAIL |
| FMD | Fort Madison station | 1601 20th Street | RAIL |
| BRL | Burlington | 300 South Main Street | RAIL |
| LAP | La Plata | 535 N. Owensby St. | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to Liberty.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Liberty Post Office | Liberty (IL) | 62347 |
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Other cities in Adams County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Adams County , IL. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Quincy | 39,589 | County seat of Adams County, Illinois, United States |
| Spring Valley | 5,065 | City in Illinois, United States |
| Adams | 1,536 | Civil town in Adams County, Wisconsin |
| Kingston | 1,160 | Village in Illinois, USA |
| Camp Point | 1,080 | Village in Adams County, Illinois, United States |
| Payson | 980 | Village in Illinois, United States |
| Mendon | 948 | Village in Illinois |
| Burton | 862 | Human settlement in United States of America |
| Clayton | 668 | City in Illinois, United States of America |
| Golden | 611 | City in Illinois, United States of America |
| Ursa | 596 | Village in Adams County, Illinois, United States |
| Fall Creek | 513 | Unincorporated community in Illinois, United States |
| Beverly | 390 | Unincorporated community in Illinois |
| Richfield | 389 | Township in Adams County, Illinois |
| Loraine | 278 | Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America |
| Plainville | 253 | Village in the United States |