Liberty, NY

Census Place

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    2024 Population
    5,142
    US Senator
    Chuck Schumer
    Democratic Party
    US Senator
    Kirsten Gillibrand
    Democratic Party
    2024 Median Age
    34.2
    3.01% 1-year increase
    2024 Poverty Rate
    14.6%
    17.9% 1-year decrease
    2024 Median Household Income
    $64,913
    32.1% 1-year growth
    2024 Median Property Value
    $181,900
    20.9% 1-year growth
    2024 Employed Population
    2,206
    1.61% 1-year growth

    About

    None of the households in Liberty, NY reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

    72.8% of the residents in Liberty, NY are U.S. citizens.

    In 2024, the median property value in Liberty, NY was $181,900, and the homeownership rate was 36.8%.

    Most people in Liberty, NY drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 21.2 minutes. The average car ownership in Liberty, NY was 2 cars per household.

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    Population & Diversity

    Liberty, NY is home to a population of 5.14k people, from which 72.8% are citizens. As of 2024, 38% of Liberty, NY residents were born outside of the country (1.95k people).

    In 2024, there were 1.35 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (1.97k people) in Liberty, NY than any other race or ethnicity. There were 1.45k Other (Hispanic) and 418 Black or African American (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    Population & Diversity

    Citizenship

    72.8%
    2024 Citizenship
    76.1%
    2023 Citizenship

    As of 2024, 72.8% of Liberty, NY residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Liberty, NY was 76.1%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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    Diversity

    Race and Ethnicity

    The 3 largest ethnic groups in Liberty, NY
    1. White (Non-Hispanic)
      1.97k ± 491
    2. Other (Hispanic)
      1.45k ± 527
    3. Black or African American (Hispanic)
      418 ± 370
    54.4%
    Hispanic Population
    2.8k people

    In 2024, there were 1.35 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (1.97k people) in Liberty, NY than any other race or ethnicity. There were 1.45k Other (Hispanic) and 418 Black or African American (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    54.4% of the people in Liberty, NY are hispanic (2.8k people).

    The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Liberty, NY as a share of the total population.

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    Global Diversity

    The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for New York.
    Most Common Origin
    1. Dominican Republic
      492,198 ± 17,010 people
    2. China
      414,597 ± 15,642 people
    3. Jamaica
      229,554 ± 11,695 people

    In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of New York was Dominican Republic, the natal country of 492,198 New York residents, followed by China with 414,597 and Jamaica with 229,554.

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    Foreign-Born Population

    38%
    2024 Foreign-Born Population
    1.95k people
    33.9%
    2023 Foreign-Born Population
    1.72k people

    As of 2024, 38% of Liberty, NY residents (1.95k people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Liberty, NY was 33.9%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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    Military

    Veterans

    Most Common Service Period
    1. Gulf War (2001-)
      134 ± 120
    2. Gulf War (1990s)
      38 ± 58
    3. Vietnam
      7 ± 29

    Liberty, NY has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 3.53 times greater than any other conflict.

    The chart shows the distribution of veterans by conflict in Liberty, NY.

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    Health

    79.5% of the population of Liberty, NY has health coverage, with 26.4% on employee plans, 29.1% on Medicaid, 11.8% on Medicare, 10% on non-group plans, and 2.31% on military or VA plans.

    Primary care physicians in New York see 1,245 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,245 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1205 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 265 patients per year.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.4% were men and 50.6% were women.

    Coverage

    Health Care Diversity

    In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 32.6% under 18 years, 20.2% between 18 and 34 years, 32.9% between 35 and 64 years, and 14.4% over 64 years.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.4% were men and 50.6% were women.

    The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

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    Uninsured People

    20.5%
    Uninsured
    26.4%
    Employer Coverage
    29.1%
    Medicaid
    11.8%
    Medicare
    10%
    Non-Group
    2.31%
    Military or VA

    Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Liberty, NY declined by 0.163% from 20.5% to 20.5%.

    The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Liberty, NY changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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    Economy

    The economy of Liberty, NY employs 2.21k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Liberty, NY were Health Care & Social Assistance (431 people), Manufacturing (371 people), and Educational Services (216 people), and the highest paying industries were Educational Services ($250,001), Information ($126,295), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($100,486).

    Employment

    Occupations

    2.21k
    2024 Value
    ± 436
    1.61%
    1 Year growth
    ± 26.8%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Liberty, NY grew at a rate of 1.61%, from 2.17k employees to 2.21k employees.

    The most common job groups, by number of people living in Liberty, NY, are Production Occupations (303 people), Management Occupations (287 people), and Personal Care & Service Occupations (245 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Liberty, NY.

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    Unemployment Insurance Claims

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    Industries

    Employment by Industries

    2.21k
    2024 Value
    ± 436
    1.61%
    1 Year growth
    ± 26.8%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Liberty, NY grew at a rate of 1.61%, from 2.17k employees to 2.21k employees.

    The most common employment sectors for those who live in Liberty, NY, are Health Care & Social Assistance (431 people), Manufacturing (371 people), and Educational Services (216 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Liberty, NY, though some of these residents may live in Liberty, NY and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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    Median Earnings by Industry

    $41,066
    Median earning men ± $13,770
    $35,986
    Median earning women ± $4,924

    The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Public Administration ($93,512), Construction ($65,188), and Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($51,000).

    The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Public Administration ($81,250), Manufacturing ($36,875), and Other Services Except Public Administration ($36,105).

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    Employment by Industry Sector

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    2.74%
    Year-over-year growth
    Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

    As of February 2023, there are 9.56M people employed in New York. This represents a 2.74% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

    Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 19.7%.

    The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in New York.

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    Civics

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in New York went to Kamala Harris with 55.9% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (43.3%), followed by Jill Stein (0.565%).

    Chuck Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand are the senators currently representing the state of New York. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

    New York is currently represented by 26 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

    Presidential Elections

    Voting results are not available for Liberty, NY. Showing the available data for New York.
    2024 Election Results
    1. Kamala Harris (55.9%)
      Democratic Party
    2. Donald J. Trump (43.3%)
      Republican Party
    3. Jill Stein (0.565%)
      Green Party

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in New York went to Kamala Harris with 55.9% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (43.3%), followed by Jill Stein (0.565%).

    The following chart shows the popular vote results in New York for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

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    Senator Elections

    US Senators from New York

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    Chuck Schumer
    Senator from New York3
    Assumed office on January 3, 1999
    Kirsten Gillibrand
    Senator from New York1
    Assumed office on January 26, 2009
    Appointed to the seat following the resignation of Hillary Clinton, who had become Secretary of State.

    Chuck Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand are the senators currently representing New York.

    In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

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    Housing & Living

    The median property value in Liberty, NY was $181,900 in 2024, which is 0.547 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $150,500 to $181,900, a 20.9% increase. The homeownership rate in Liberty, NY is 36.8%, which is lower than the national average of 65.2%.

    People in Liberty, NY have an average commute time of 21.2 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Liberty, NY is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

    Housing

    Property

    $181,900
    Median Property Value 2024
    ±$46,293
    $592
    Median Property Taxes
    ±$174

    The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Liberty, NY the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

    The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Liberty, NY compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

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    Rent vs Own

    36.8%
    Homeownership
    2024
    64.5%
    Homeowners with Mortgage
    2024

    In 2024, 36.8% of the housing units in Liberty, NY were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 34.3%.

    This chart shows the percentage of owner in Liberty, NY compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

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    Equity

    Household Income

    Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
    $64,913
    Median Household Income
    ± $11,771
    1.61k
    Number of Households
    ± 324

    In 2024, the median household income of the 1.61k households in Liberty, NY grew to $64,913 from the previous year's value of $49,125.

    The following chart displays the households in Liberty, NY distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

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    Wage Distribution

    The closest comparable wage GINI for Liberty, NY is from New York.
    0.492
    2024 Wage GINI in New York
    0.493
    2023 Wage GINI in New York

    In 2024, the income inequality in New York was 0.492 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.301% decline from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for New York was higher than than the national average of 0.474. In other words, wages are distributed less evenly in New York in comparison to the national average.

    This chart shows the number of workers in New York across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

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    Transportation

    Commuter Transportation

    Most Common Commute in 2024
    1. Drove Alone (66.9%)
    2. Carpooled (20.8%)
    3. Worked At Home (4.8%)

    In 2024, 66.9% of workers in Liberty, NY drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (20.8%) and those who worked at home (4.8%).

    The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

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    Commute Time

    21.2 minutes
    Average Travel Time

    Using averages, employees in Liberty, NY have a shorter commute time (21.2 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 1.9% of the workforce in Liberty, NY have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

    The chart below shows how the median household income in Liberty, NY compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

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    Car Ownership

    2 cars
    Average Number

    The following chart displays the households in Liberty, NY distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Liberty, NY have 2 cars.

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    Poverty

    Poverty & Diversity

    14.6% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Liberty, NY (731 out of 5.02k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 65 - 74, followed by Females < 5 and then Females 25 - 34.

    The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Liberty, NY is Hispanic, followed by White and Other.

    The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

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