West Liberty, Kentucky
West Liberty: City in Morgan County, Kentucky
About
West Liberty is a city located in the county of Morgan in the U.S. state of Kentucky. Its population at the 2010 census was 3,435 and a population density of 269 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 3,407 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about West Liberty
| Population : | 3,407 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Kentucky (United States) |
| County : | Morgan County |
| Postal code : | 41472 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 606 |
| Area : | 12.79 km2 |
| Altitude : | 817 feet / 249 meters |
| Capital city : | West Liberty is capital of Morgan County |
| Time Zone : | America/New_York |
| Local time : | 16:10:05 (6th December 2025) |
| Density : | 266 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -0.82% (2010-2020) |
Geography
West Liberty is located at 37°55'17"N 83°15'35"W (37.9214800, -83.2596200).
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of West Liberty decreased by 0.82% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 3,435 | - | census |
| 2011 | 3,306 | -3.9% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 3,229 | -2.38% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 3,253 | 0.74% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 3,270 | 0.52% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 3,277 | 0.21% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 3,315 | 1.15% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 3,306 | -0.27% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 3,495 | 5.41% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 3,520 | 0.71% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 3,407 | -3.32% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 7,988 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 6,369 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | 25.4% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 8,516 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 6,350 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 10.3% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 25.4% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 14.8% |
| Female persons, % : | 50.2% |
| White only, percent : | 76.5% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 17.6% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 1.6% |
| Asians alone % : | 0.0% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.0% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 3.7% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 6.0% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 71.1% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 829 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 2.2% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 59.1% |
West Liberty zip code is 41472.
County name: Morgan, County
fips: 21175
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Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 59.1% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $202,100 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,461 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $425 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $815 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 2,891 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.56 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 85.8% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 6.8% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 89.4% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 88.9% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 92.1% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 35.2% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 6.5% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 10.0% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 60.6% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 55.1% |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 150,307 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 307,220 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $46,115 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 22.4 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $54,597 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $24,909 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 8.9% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 698 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 361 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 159 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 175 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 447 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 55 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 519 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 746.2 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 8.51 |
Best Things to Do in West Liberty
1 Treadway Memorial Park
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Where to Stay in West Liberty
1 Buckeye Corner
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Other Places in West Liberty
1 US Agricultural Department
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People born in West Liberty (2)
People born in West Liberty, including skeptical investigator Joe Nickell, politician Joseph M. Kendall, .
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Schools in West Liberty
College & universities near West Liberty, KY
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 157386 | Morehead State University | Morehead (KY) | 40351 |
| 157030 | Kentucky Mountain Bible College | Jackson (KY) | 41339 |
| 157553 | Big Sandy Community and Technical College | Prestonsburg (KY) | 41653 |
| 157100 | Kentucky Christian University | Grayson (KY) | 41143-1199 |
Stations (4)
Amtrak & bus stations near West Liberty, KY
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AKY | Ashland Transportation Center | 99 15th Street | RAIL |
| HUN | Huntington | 1050 8th Avenue | RAIL |
| MAY | Maysville | West Front St & Rosemary Clooney St | RAIL |
| SPM | South Portsmouth–South Shore station | Main St & US 23 | RAIL |
Post offices near West Liberty
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| West Liberty Post Office | West Liberty (KY) | 41472 |
| Malon Post Office | Malone (KY) | 41451 |
| Miz Post Office | Mize (KY) | 41352 |
| Cannel City Post Office | Cannel City (KY) | 41408 |
| Crock Post Office | Crockett (KY) | 41413 |
Other places with the same name (5)
- West Liberty , Iowa city in Morgan County, Kentucky with a population of 3,734 people.
- West Liberty , Ohio city in Logan County, Ohio, United States of America with a population of 1,785 people.
- West Liberty , West Virginia town in Ohio County, West Virginia with a population of 1,443 people.
- West Liberty , Pennsylvania former borough in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania with a population of 328 people.
Distance to Other Cities
West Liberty distances to largest Kentucky cities
