City

Liberal, KS

2 ZIP codes  ·  Seward County  ·  Kansas

👥20,754Population
💰$62,222Median HH Income▼ 18% below avg
🎂30.6Median Age
🏠$130,600Median Home Value▼ 53% below avg
🎓27.6%College Grads▼ 29% below avg
📊4.4%Unemployment▼ 9% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 52.8% Female 47.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 24%Hispanic: 68.5%Black: 2.6%Asian: 2.4%Other: 2.3%Race
White24.0%
Hispanic68.5%
Black2.6%
Asian2.4%
Other2.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
9%
5–17
23%
18–24
10%
25–44
28%
45–64
20%
65+
4%

Key Indicators

Median Age30.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.99
Below Poverty13.0% ▲ 30% above avg
College Grads27.6% ▼ 29% below avg
Unemployment4.4% ▼ 9% below avg
No HS Diploma698 (7.3%)
HS Graduate2,952 (30.8%)
Some College1,501 (15.7%)
Associates1,795 (18.7%)
Bachelors1,256 (13.1%)
Graduate Degree1,387 (14.5%)

Education

No HS: 7.3%HS Grad: 30.8%Some College: 15.7%Associates: 18.7%Bachelors: 13.1%Graduate: 14.5%Edu
No HS7.3%
HS Grad30.8%
Some College15.7%
Associates18.7%
Bachelors13.1%
Graduate14.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 60.1%Renter: 40%Tenure
Owner60.1%
Renter40.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
16%
$50k–$100k
18%
$100k–$150k
23%
$150k–$200k
28%
$200k–$300k
12%
$300k–$500k
3%
Over $500k
0%

Financials

Median HH Income$62,222 ▼ 18% below avg
Median Home Value$130,600 ▼ 53% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$926/mo
Total Housing Units7,838
Vacant Units1,010

Income Distribution

Under $25k
16%
$25k–$50k
24%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
94%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
4%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
64%
15–30 min
25%
30–45 min
6%
Over 45 min
5%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
19%
1960s–1970s
20%
1980s–1990s
5%
2000+
54%
About Liberal, KS

Liberal is a city in Kansas, located in Seward County. The city spans 2 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 20,754 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 30.6 years.

Economically, Liberal is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $62,222 is below the national average. Approximately 13.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.4%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Liberal is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $130,600, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $926 per month. Homeownership is high at 60.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Liberal is moderately educated. 27.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is majority Hispanic (68.46%).

Liberal, KS offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Kansas. Spread across 2 ZIP codes, the city's neighborhoods vary in character, density, and demographics — explore each ZIP code below for a detailed breakdown.

ZIP Codes in Liberal
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
67901 20,754 $62,222 $130,600 $926 4.4% 27.6% 60.1%

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