Township · Missouri
Liberty Township, Stoddard County, Missouri
Liberty Township, Stoddard County, township, in Stoddard County, Missouri. Liberty Township, Stoddard County had 14,741 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 1.4% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 14,988 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 14,846 (±25). GEOID 2920742356.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
14,741
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 14,988 · ACS 2020-2024: 14,846 ±25
Median household income
$57,847
±$4,794 (90% margin)
Missouri: $70,702
Median home value
$156,900
±$10,463 (90% margin)
Missouri: $230,300
Median gross rent
$807
±$56 (90% margin)
Missouri: $1,033
Where is Liberty Township, Stoddard County and what county is it in?
Liberty Township, Stoddard County is a township in Stoddard County, Missouri. It covers 149.7 square miles of land, 100 residents per square mile in 2020.
2 places lie inside Liberty Township (Stoddard County): Dexter (city, 7,927 in 2020) and Bernie (city, 1,859 in 2020).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Liberty Township, Stoddard County, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 14,741 people lived in Liberty Township, Stoddard County on July 1, 2025, down 1.4% since 2020, while Missouri grew 1.9%. The 2020 Census counted 14,988 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 14,846 (±25).
| Measure | Liberty Township, Stoddard County | Stoddard County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 14,846±25 | 28,470 | +298 |
| Households | 6,191±266 | 11,585 | +414 |
| Average household size | 2.36±0.10 | 2.42 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 6,938±227 | 13,400 | no clear change |
Liberty Township, Stoddard County's population since 2000
From 14,388 in 2000 to 14,741 in 2025: up 2.5%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Liberty Township, Stoddard County as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Liberty Township, Stoddard County?
The median resident of Liberty Township, Stoddard County is 42.0 years old; 22.8% are under 18 and 21.9% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 91.7%, then non-Hispanic residents of two or more races at 4.1%.
| Measure | Liberty Township, Stoddard County | Stoddard County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 42.0±1.5 | 42.0 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 22.8%±1.7 pts | 22.1% | – |
| 65 years and over | 21.9%±1.3 pts | 20.6% | – |
| Male | 49.7%±1.3 pts | 49.5% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 3.4%±0.5 pts | 2.2% | +1.5 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 91.7%±2.1 pts | 92.7% | −2.9 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.3%±0.3 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.2%±0.3 pts | 0.1% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.2 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 4.1%±1.9 pts | 3.6% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.2 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 0.5%±0.4 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 1.4%±0.8 pts | 1.2% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 10.2%±2.0 pts | 9.1% | – |
| With a disability | 20.7%±3.1 pts | 20.8% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 8.5%±1.8 pts | 11.2% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 85.5%±2.8 pts | 83.7% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 18.6%±2.9 pts | 16.7% | +5.8 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 7.1%±2.1 pts | 5.8% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 85.7%±2.8 pts | 87.0% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 2.0%±1.3 pts | 1.4% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Liberty Township, Stoddard County earn?
Half of Liberty Township, Stoddard County's 6,191 households earn less than $57,847 a year (±$4,794), against $57,957 in Stoddard County and $70,702 in Missouri. In 2015-2019 the median was $48,559 in 2024 dollars, so it rose by $9,288 after inflation. 14.0% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Liberty Township, Stoddard County | Stoddard County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $57,847±$4,794 | $57,957 | +$9,288 |
| Mean household income | $75,434±$6,118 | $72,528 | – |
| Per capita income | $31,560±$2,820 | $30,101 | +$5,834 |
| People below the poverty line | 14.0%±3.7 pts | 15.1% | −5.3 pts |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 17.9%±8.9 pts | 17.8% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 16.2%±3.8 pts | 15.2% | – |
| Households with a computer | 91.0%±3.4 pts | 91.0% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 88.3%±3.3 pts | 86.9% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Liberty Township, Stoddard County?
Owners occupy 68.5% of Liberty Township, Stoddard County's occupied homes and renters 31.5%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $156,900 by its owner (±$10,463). The median renter pays $807 a month including utilities, and 15.6% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Liberty Township, Stoddard County | Stoddard County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $156,900±$10,463 | $143,300 | +$22,262 |
| Median gross rent | $807±$56 | $760 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 15.6%±6.4 pts | 21.0% | −24.4 pts |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,102±$44 | $1,110 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 68.5%±4.2 pts | 71.8% | +6.9 pts |
| Renter-occupied homes | 31.5%±4.2 pts | 28.2% | – |
| Housing units | 6,938±227 | 13,400 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.3%±0.6 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 8.1%±4.9 pts | 6.7% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 83.2%±3.3 pts | 80.9% | – |
| Mobile homes | 2.0%±1.6 pts | 7.4% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.0%±0.8 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 6.4%±2.0 pts | 6.9% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 6.9%±2.2 pts | 8.1% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 3.1%±1.3 pts | 3.6% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How do people in Liberty Township, Stoddard County work and get to work?
89.2% of Liberty Township, Stoddard County's workers drive alone and 2.7% work from home. The average trip to work takes 20.8 minutes.
| Measure | Liberty Township, Stoddard County | Stoddard County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 55.6%±3.0 pts | 56.7% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 2.5%±1.7 pts | 3.7% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 89.2%±3.3 pts | 87.4% | – |
| Carpooled | 6.6%±2.6 pts | 7.2% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.1%±0.2 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Walked | 0.7%±0.6 pts | 1.3% | – |
| Worked from home | 2.7%±1.7 pts | 3.0% | no clear change |
| Mean travel time to work | 20.8 min±1.6 | 23.1 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Liberty Township, Stoddard County?
4 census tracts lie mostly in Liberty Township, Stoddard County, and 3 more reach into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $47,446 (Tract 4705) to $78,333 (Tract 4708).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 4706Stoddard County | 5,129 | $56,719 |
| Tract 4705Stoddard County | 3,550 | $47,446 |
| Tract 4708Stoddard County | 2,888 | $78,333 |
| Tract 4707Stoddard County | 2,377 | $59,896 |
| Tract 4703Stoddard County | 4,392 | $62,852 |
| Tract 4704Stoddard County | 2,651 | $61,471 |
| Tract 4702Stoddard County | 3,869 | $52,177 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Liberty Township, Stoddard County) · Census block assignment files
How does Liberty Township, Stoddard County compare with other places in Missouri?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Liberty Township, Stoddard County is the 862nd-most populous of the 16,079 U.S. towns and townships that have one and the most populous of 280 in Missouri.
Liberty Township, Stoddard County ranks 205th of 416 places in Missouri with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 1st | 280 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 291st | 394 |
| Residents per square mile | 373rd | 420 |
| Median household income | 205th | 416 |
| Per capita income | 178th | 420 |
| Median home value | 216th | 416 |
| Median gross rent | 233rd | 398 |
| Poverty rate | 222nd | 373 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 235th | 404 |
| Median age | 99th | 420 |
| Owner-occupied share | 185th | 418 |
| Work from home | 269th | 270 |
| Travel time to work | 271st | 420 |
Liberty Township, Stoddard County's figures with every place in Missouri (CSV)
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Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Liberty Township, Stoddard County?
12 of the 57 figures for Liberty Township, Stoddard County on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Liberty Township, Stoddard County are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' school search.