City profile · Mississippi · Census ACS 2023

Liberty, MS

Population, income, housing, safety, climate and schools for Liberty - drawn straight from Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA, NCES, HUD and FEMA, refreshed on the 2024–2025 release cycle.

845
Residents
$42,829
Median income
$104,300
Median home
$855
Median rent (state)

Liberty - the verdict

Out of every US city with 1,000+ residents, Liberty places in the 10th percentile for household income. Source: Census ACS.

10th
percentile, household income
11th
percentile, home value
1st
percentile, median rent
📝 How we sourced this

Population, income, and housing-cost figures come from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-year estimates (B-series tables). Crime data uses FBI UCR; climate uses NOAA Climate Normals; school counts come from NCES Common Core of Data; permits use the Census Building Permits Survey (BPS). See our methodology page for the full ETL pipeline and OMB / FIPS join keys.

Data Snapshot: Liberty, MS

Liberty is a small town in Mississippi, home to 845 residents per U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. Median household income here is $42,829 per year, in the lower quartile of U.S. cities for household income, with a poverty rate of 14.4%. Home values in Liberty run a median of $104,300, and the median resident age is 50.0 years. About 16.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, while 38.3% of working-age residents are in the labor force.

Housing supply pressure shows in Census Building Permit Survey data: 0 residential units were authorized in 2024 (No Permits). The annual average temperature per NOAA climate normals runs 65.2°F with 61.7 inches of precipitation per year.

Living costs in Mississippi run below the national norm: BEA Regional Price Parities 2024 puts Mississippi at 87.0 on a 100-equals-national-average scale (Well Below Average). HUD Fair Market Rent for a typical two-bedroom in this state is $855 per month. Statewide, average monthly utility bills in Mississippi run around $223, per EIA 2023 residential energy data. On FEMA's National Risk Index, this area rates 48.2 out of 100 for natural-hazard exposure (Low).

Population

845 residents

Census ACS 2023 - Mississippi

Median Household Income

$42,829 /yr

Poverty 14.4%

Cost of Living Index (state)

87.0 (US=100)

Well Below Average - BEA RPP 2024, Mississippi average

How does Liberty compare to other US cities?

Where Liberty sits among all US cities (population 1,000+) on each measure, computed live from Census and FBI data.

Household income 10% higher than other cities
Home value 11% pricier than other cities
Median rent 1% pricier than other cities

"Safer than" reflects total crime rate from FBI UCR; the others use Census ACS estimates.

How we calculate these percentiles & ranks

Each percentile compares Liberty against every qualifying US city; each in-state rank narrows that to Mississippi only. Full formula and direction notes: methodology.

Mississippi-relative analysis

Median Home Value sits close to the middle of Mississippi's city distribution

Among the 348 Mississippi cities PlainCities tracks with reported median home value data, Liberty ranks #191 - the 45th percentile within the state. This is a different, narrower cut than the nationwide percentiles above: it compares Liberty only against its own state's cities, not the full US field.

Median Household Income
#194 of 345
44th percentile in Mississippi
Median Gross Rent
#202 of 395
49th percentile in Mississippi
Median Home Value
#191 of 348
45th percentile in Mississippi
Poverty Rate
#212 of 393
46th percentile in Mississippi
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
#208 of 394
46th percentile in Mississippi

Ranked by raw value (highest first); a higher rank is not automatically "better" for every measure, see each metric's own context above. This is a comparison within Mississippi only, not a livability score. See the methodology for the source and calculation.

10thIncome percentile

10th percentile nationally for median household income. Source: Census ACS 2023 / FBI UCR 2023.

How Liberty's home value compares nationally

Median home value vs. every US city (population 1,000+)

$104,300 Among the most affordable more affordable than 89% of 15,600 US cities

$0–$25,000: 5 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $25,000–$50,000: 54 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $50,000–$75,000: 352 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $75,000–$100,000: 1,086 US cities (7%). Below this entry. $100,000–$125,000: 1,516 US cities (10%). This entry sits in this band. $125,000–$150,000: 1,170 US cities (8%). Above this entry. $150,000–$175,000: 1,278 US cities (8%). Above this entry. $175,000–$200,000: 1,229 US cities (8%). Above this entry. $200,000–$225,000: 1,035 US cities (7%). Above this entry. $225,000–$250,000: 976 US cities (6%). Above this entry. $250,000–$275,000: 754 US cities (5%). Above this entry. $275,000–$300,000: 712 US cities (5%). Above this entry. $300,000–$325,000: 521 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $325,000–$350,000: 526 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $350,000–$375,000: 465 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $375,000–$400,000: 393 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $400,000–$425,000: 317 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $425,000–$450,000: 300 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $450,000–$475,000: 307 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $475,000–$500,000: 250 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $500,000–$525,000: 160 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $525,000–$550,000: 156 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $550,000–$575,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $575,000–$600,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $600,000–$625,000: 163 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $625,000–$650,000: 167 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $650,000–$675,000: 135 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $675,000–$700,000: 101 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $700,000–$725,000: 95 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $725,000–$750,000: 71 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $750,000–$775,000: 65 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $775,000–$800,000: 70 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $800,000–$825,000: 57 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $825,000–$850,000: 67 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $850,000–$875,000: 60 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $875,000–$900,000: 58 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $900,000–$925,000: 47 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $925,000–$950,000: 37 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $950,000–$975,000: 31 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $975,000–$1,000,000: 470 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $1,000,000–$1,025,000: 0 US cities (0%). Above this entry. Liberty $0 $1,025,000 every US city, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $25K-wide band; taller bars hold more US cities. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2023

Income distribution context

Household income distribution - Liberty, MS Liberty, MS's reported median household income shown against the U.S. national quintile-share pattern (not Liberty, MS-specific quintile data). The Lorenz curve traces the national cumulative income share against cumulative population share, perfect equality is the diagonal; observed inequality bows below. $ Household Income Distribution Liberty, MS median $42,829/yr, vs. U.S. national quintile pattern QUINTILE SHARE OF AGGREGATE INCOME Lowest 20% 3.4% Second 20% 9.2% Middle 20% 15.1% Fourth 20% 23.2% Top 20% 49.1% LORENZ CURVE cumulative income vs. population 100% 0% 100% pop. 0%
Liberty, MS's median household income (Census ACS 5-year estimate) plotted against the U.S. national income-quintile distribution pattern for context; the quintile shares and Lorenz curve are national figures, not computed specifically for Liberty, MS. Diagonal = perfect equality.

Key socioeconomic indicators

Bachelor's degree or higher (adults 25+) 16.0%

Census ACS S1501, educational attainment

Poverty rate (households below FPL) 14.4%

Census ACS S1701, poverty status

Labor force participation (adults 16+) 38.3%

Census ACS S2301, share of working-age residents in the labor force

Population
845
Median Income
$42,829
Median Home Value
$104,300
Median Age
50.0
Poverty Rate
14.4%
Labor force participation
38.3%
Bachelor's Degree+
16.0%

Climate

Avg Temperature
65.2°F
Annual Precipitation
61.7"
Annual Snowfall
N/A

Schools

Total Schools
3
Public schools in this city

Population Change

Annual U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP) estimates, 2020–2025

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520 residents530 residents540 residents550 residents560 residents570 residents 202020212022202320242025 559 residents 532 residents ▼ -4.8%
Liberty's Census PEP population estimates, 2020–2025.

Housing Supply

Census Bureau Building Permits Survey (BPS) - annual residential permits authorized

Total Permits (2024)
0
housing units authorized
Single-Family
0
detached homes
Multifamily
0
apartments & condos

5-Year Permit Trend (2019–2024)

Year Total
2019 0
2020 0
2021 0
2022 0
2023 0
2024 0

Commute Patterns

How workers travel to work, Census ACS 2023

Drive Alone
81.2%
Carpool
7.6%
Public Transit
0.0%
Walk
7.2%
Work from Home
2.5%
Other
1.5%

Based on 277 workers 16 and over.

Monthly Utility Costs

State-average estimates for Mississippi - EIA 2023 residential energy data

Electricity
$135
avg/month
Natural Gas
$50
avg/month
Water & Sewer
$38
avg/month
Total Utilities
$223
estimated/month

Estimates reflect Mississippi state averages. Actual costs vary by home size, usage, and local rates. Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023.

Living Costs & Risk

Cost of living is a Mississippi state average from BEA; rent and hazard risk are county-level figures from HUD and FEMA for the county Liberty sits in

Cost of Living Index
87.0
Well Below Average
US average = 100 · BEA RPP 2024
Typical 2-BR Rent
$855/mo
HUD Fair Market Rent
County-level FMR estimate
Natural Hazard Risk
48.2 / 100
Low
FEMA NRI composite score (county)

Similar Cities in Mississippi

Isola
844 people
Mathiston
842 people
State Line
853 people
Derma
855 people
Helena
856 people
Big Point
860 people

Cities of a Similar Size Nationwide

Population-matched peers from other states, closest to Liberty's 845 residents (Census ACS 5-Year 2023).

Grand Ridge, FL
845 people
Matlacha, FL
845 people
Southwest City, MO
845 people
Carlls Corner, NJ
845 people
Edgemont, SD
845 people
Upton, WY
845 people

Cities with a Similar Household Income Nationwide

Median-household-income-matched peers from other states, closest to Liberty's $42,829 (Census ACS 5-Year 2023, table B19013).

Pocahontas, AR
$42,829 median income
Montpelier, IN
$42,833 median income
Bovina, TX
$42,833 median income
Payne Springs, TX
$42,841 median income
Napaskiak, AK
$42,813 median income
Casa Loma, CA
$42,813 median income

Race & Ethnicity Composition

Race and ethnicity - Liberty, MS Race categories sum to one hundred percent per Census methodology. Hispanic or Latino is shown separately as an ethnicity overlay; it cuts across all race categories per OMB Directive 15. Race & Ethnicity Composition Liberty, MS - Census ACS, OMB race + ethnicity categories RACE, sums to 100% 74.6% 22.1% ETHNICITY, Hispanic or Latino (any race) 0.2% White 74.6% Black or African American 22.1% Asian 0.0% American Indian 1.4% Native Hawaiian 0.0% Some other race 0.2% Two or more races 1.7% Per OMB Directive 15: Hispanic/Latino ethnicity is reported separately from the race categories.
Race categories sum to 100%. Hispanic or Latino ethnicity is reported separately and cuts across race per Census/OMB methodology.

City-level race and ethnicity, Census ACS 5-year 2023 (tables B02001, B03001), OMB Directive 15 categories.

How Liberty compares to nearby Mississippi cities

Population + median household income, sourced from Census Bureau ACS 5-year B01001 (population) and B19013 (median household income).

City Population Median Household Income
Liberty (this city) 845 $42,829
Isola 844 $40,313
Mathiston 842 $59,514
State Line 853 N/A
Census ACS 5-year FIPS MS NOAA Normals NCES CCD Census BPS 2024 OMB Bulletin 23-01

What do people ask about Liberty, MS?

What is the population of Liberty, MS? +

845 people live in Liberty, MS according to U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the median household income in Liberty, MS? +

The median household income in Liberty is $42,829 per year, based on Census ACS 2023 data.

What is the cost of living in Liberty? +

BEA does not publish a city-level cost-of-living figure for Liberty; the closest available measure is the Mississippi state average, a cost of living index of 87.0 (U.S. average = 100), rated "Well Below Average" based on BEA Regional Price Parities 2024 data. Costs within Mississippi vary by metro area.

What is the median home value in Liberty, MS? +

The median home value in Liberty is $104,300, according to Census ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the climate like in Liberty? +

Liberty has an average annual temperature of 65.2°F, 61.7 inches of precipitation. Source: NOAA Climate Normals.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year 2023, NOAA Climate Normals, NCES CCD, Census BPS 2024, Census ACS B08301/B08136, U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023, BEA Regional Price Parities 2024, HUD Fair Market Rents 2026, FEMA National Risk Index.

Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.

Primary sources: Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA Climate Normals, NCES.

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