City

Liberty, MS

1 ZIP code  ·  Amite County  ·  Mississippi

👥3,744Population
💰$37,750Median HH Income▼ 51% below avg
🎂51.3Median Age
🏠$94,800Median Home Value▼ 66% below avg
🎓18.1%College Grads▼ 53% below avg
📊5.8%Unemployment▲ 18% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.9% Female 49.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 58.1%Hispanic: 0.1%Black: 39.9%Other: 1.6%Race
White58.1%
Hispanic0.1%
Black39.9%
Other1.6%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
13%
18–24
10%
25–44
18%
45–64
26%
65+
16%

Key Indicators

Median Age51.3 yrs
Avg HH Size1.93
Below Poverty17.8% ▲ 78% above avg
College Grads18.1% ▼ 53% below avg
Unemployment5.8% ▲ 18% above avg
No HS Diploma17 (0.7%)
HS Graduate1,325 (52.6%)
Some College359 (14.2%)
Associates364 (14.4%)
Bachelors242 (9.6%)
Graduate Degree213 (8.5%)

Education

No HS: 0.7%HS Grad: 52.6%Some College: 14.2%Associates: 14.4%Bachelors: 9.6%Graduate: 8.5%Edu
No HS0.7%
HS Grad52.6%
Some College14.2%
Associates14.4%
Bachelors9.6%
Graduate8.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 84.6%Renter: 15.4%Tenure
Owner84.6%
Renter15.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
18%
$50k–$100k
36%
$100k–$150k
10%
$150k–$200k
16%
$200k–$300k
15%
$300k–$500k
5%
Over $500k
0%

Financials

Median HH Income$37,750 ▼ 51% below avg
Median Home Value$94,800 ▼ 66% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$773/mo
Total Housing Units2,516
Vacant Units635

Income Distribution

Under $25k
36%
$25k–$50k
26%
$50k–$75k
15%
$75k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
6%
$150k–$200k
2%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
88%
Walked
4%
Work From Home
9%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
23%
15–30 min
34%
30–45 min
17%
Over 45 min
26%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
8%
1960s–1970s
24%
1980s–1990s
12%
2000+
55%
About Liberty, MS

Liberty is a city in Mississippi, located in Amite County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 3,744 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 51.3 years.

Economically, Liberty is a lower-income community. The median household income of $37,750 is well below the national average. Approximately 17.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.8%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Liberty is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $94,800, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $773 per month. Homeownership is high at 84.6%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Liberty is less-educated. 18.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is majority White (58.07%).

Liberty, MS offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Mississippi.

ZIP Codes in Liberty
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
39645 3,744 $37,750 $94,800 $773 5.8% 18.1% 84.6%