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Liberal, KS


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Liberal, Kansas

Liberal, Kansas, in Seward county, is 135 miles N of Amarillo, Texas (center to center) and 202 miles W of Wichita, Kansas. The city has a population of 19,666.

The People and Families of Liberal

In Liberal, about 56% of adults are married. "Full house" describes much of the households in Liberal, with the many large families there. The city is a good place to find playdates for your kids, as the city is full of young ones.

Approximately 36% of Liberal is non-white. You'll see a variety of faces on the diverse streets of the city.

Among adults, males are better represented than women in Liberal.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Liberal had a median family income of $41,134.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 Presidential fund-raising sweepstakes, George W. Bush came out ahead among Liberal residents, with $4,090. Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Liberal Housing

In Liberal, 63% of the houses and apartments are occupied by the owners, not rented out.

Commuting

In Liberal, 95% of commuters drive to work. Most residents would agree that driving around the city is a bit easier than around other cities of its size.

High Points

Liberal strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Kansas):

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 1%trophyLiberal Racial Diversity
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 5%trophyLiberal Short Commute Times

Comparative Profile of Liberal, KS

Comparing Liberal to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Kansas (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old1010
Male Share of the Population1010
Racial Diversity1010
Well-Paid Single Men34
Senior Citizens21
Age of the Population11
Female Share of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size910
Portion of People Married78

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income45
College Educated Adults34
People Above Poverty31
People in Middle Class or Better21

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times109
Walking and Biking to Work78
Working at Home42
Public Transportation Use38

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals810
Affordability of Property Taxes84
Affordability of Rents73
Housing Recently Built68
Seasonal and Vacation Housing34
People Living Alone32

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