City · South Carolina
Liberty, South Carolina
Liberty, city, in Pickens County, South Carolina. Liberty had 3,344 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 1.4% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 3,366 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 3,350 (±17). GEOID 4541380.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
3,344
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 3,366 · ACS 2020-2024: 3,350 ±17
Median household income
$42,206
±$9,288 (90% margin)
South Carolina: $69,324
Median home value
$174,300
±$18,828 (90% margin)
South Carolina: $259,000
Median gross rent
$687
±$257 (90% margin)
South Carolina: $1,180
Where is Liberty and what county is it in?
Liberty is a city in Pickens County, South Carolina. It covers 4.9 square miles of land, 684 residents per square mile in 2020.
Liberty is in the Greenville-Anderson-Greer, SC metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 4 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Liberty, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 3,344 people lived in Liberty on July 1, 2025, down 1.4% since 2020, while South Carolina grew 8.8%. The 2020 Census counted 3,366 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 3,350 (±17).
| Measure | Liberty | Pickens County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 3,350 ±17 | 134,629 | +173 |
| Households | 1,332 ±171 | 52,414 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.51 ±0.32 | 2.41 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 1,390 ±170 | 58,677 | no clear change |
Liberty's population since 2000
From 3,009 in 2000 to 3,344 in 2025: up 11.1%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Liberty 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?
The median resident of Liberty is 39.3 years old; 29.6% are under 18 and 20.8% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 71.2%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 12.5%.
| Measure | Liberty | Pickens County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 39.3 ±6.9 | 36.2 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 29.6% ±5.9 pts | 18.6% | – |
| 65 years and over | 20.8% ±6.2 pts | 17.3% | – |
| Male | 49.7% ±4.6 pts | 49.9% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 9.5% ±6.6 pts | 5.4% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 71.2% ±10.4 pts | 82.7% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 12.5% ±6.0 pts | 5.7% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 1.5% ±2.4 pts | 1.6% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.3 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.3 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 5.3% ±5.2 pts | 4.0% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.3 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 4.5% ±3.9 pts | 3.5% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 11.0% ±7.4 pts | 5.6% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 10.0% ±5.0 pts | 5.9% | – |
| With a disability | 26.1% ±5.6 pts | 15.4% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 7.3% ±4.9 pts | 8.6% | – |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 86.0% ±5.9 pts | 87.8% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 19.2% ±6.4 pts | 28.5% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 5.6% ±3.2 pts | 12.5% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 89.5% ±5.1 pts | 82.9% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 2.7% ±2.8 pts | 4.7% | – |
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 earn?
Half of Liberty's 1,332 households earn less than $42,206 a year (±$9,288), against $61,064 in Pickens County and $69,324 in South Carolina. In 2015-2019 the median was $62,201 in 2024 dollars, so it fell by $19,995 after inflation. 21.5% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Liberty | Pickens County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $42,206 ±$9,288 | $61,064 | −$19,995 |
| Mean household income | $59,581 ±$8,943 | $86,979 | – |
| Per capita income | $25,638 ±$3,614 | $34,724 | −$12,278 |
| People below the poverty line | 21.5% ±10.9 pts | 17.2% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 36.3% ±21.7 pts | 15.7% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 18.5% ±7.9 pts | 8.3% | – |
| Households with a computer | 97.2% ±2.5 pts | 93.6% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 87.8% ±8.8 pts | 87.3% | – |
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?
Owners occupy 78.8% of Liberty's occupied homes and renters 21.2%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $174,300 by its owner (±$18,828). The median renter pays $687 a month including utilities, and 64.9% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Liberty | Pickens County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $174,300 ±$18,828 | $231,900 | +$55,169 |
| Median gross rent | $687 ±$257 | $972 | −$310 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 64.9% ±25.4 pts | 49.3% | – |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,225 ±$144 | $1,391 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 78.8% ±8.8 pts | 70.9% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 21.2% ±8.8 pts | 29.1% | – |
| Housing units | 1,390 ±170 | 58,677 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0% ±4.2 pts | 1.4% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 0.0% ±14.7 pts | 7.0% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 84.1% ±7.9 pts | 63.1% | – |
| Mobile homes | 8.5% ±6.8 pts | 16.2% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.0% ±3.2 pts | 3.2% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 7.2% ±4.2 pts | 10.7% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 17.1% ±7.7 pts | 4.1% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 2.4% ±2.4 pts | 6.4% | – |
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 many new homes is Liberty building?
Builders took permits for 13 new housing units in Liberty in 2025 (11 in single-family houses), 3.9 per 1,000 residents against 8.2 across South Carolina.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Liberty work and get to work?
85.0% of Liberty's workers drive alone. The average trip to work takes 25.4 minutes.
| Measure | Liberty | Pickens County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 57.4% ±8.0 pts | 57.1% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 2.1% ±2.4 pts | 3.6% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 85.0% ±8.6 pts | 78.6% | – |
| Carpooled | 7.4% ±6.6 pts | 7.8% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±3.3 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Walked | 0.0% ±3.3 pts | 1.9% | – |
| Worked from home | 6.8% ±5.8 pts | 10.1% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 25.4 min ±3.3 | 26.4 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?
1 census tract lies mostly in Liberty, and 2 more reach into it (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 110.04Pickens County | 4,555 | $68,600 |
| Tract 110.05Pickens County | 2,744 | $53,068 |
| Tract 110.01Pickens County | 3,616 | $68,797 |
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) · Census block assignment files
How does Liberty compare with other places in South Carolina?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Liberty is the 6,000th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 84th-most populous of 271 in South Carolina.
Liberty ranks 188th of 248 places in South Carolina with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 84th | 271 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 123rd | 149 |
| Residents per square mile | 182nd | 261 |
| Median household income | 188th | 248 |
| Per capita income | 172nd | 259 |
| Median home value | 149th | 248 |
| Median gross rent | 210th | 235 |
| Poverty rate | 98th | 214 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 146th | 226 |
| Median age | 127th | 261 |
| Owner-occupied share | 67th | 258 |
| Travel time to work | 115th | 261 |
Liberty's figures with every place in South Carolina (CSV)
Every place in South Carolina, sortable · Compare Liberty with other places
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?
20 of the 57 figures for Liberty 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 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' public schools in Liberty.