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West Liberty, KY


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West Liberty, Kentucky

West Liberty, Kentucky, in Morgan county, is 56 miles SW of Huntington, West Virginia (center to center) and 66 miles E of Lexington, Kentucky. About 3,277 people people live in West Liberty.

The People and Families of West Liberty

In West Liberty, about 23% of adults are married. Single people feel welcome in West Liberty, and many people make their homes without family or roommates living with them.

Approximately 21% of West Liberty is non-white. In West Liberty you'll find a lively diversity of people.

The city is a good place to find men, since there are so many of them in the city.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, West Liberty had a median family income of $30,875. It turns out that West Liberty is home to a lot of successful single people.

Political Inclinations

In 2004, John Kerry garnered more political contributions ($700) in West Liberty than did the other Presidential candidates. The Democratic party was the top fund-raiser among political parties in the city.

West Liberty Housing

Of the houses, apartments, etc. in West Liberty, about 57% are lived in by their owners, not renters. If you're looking for affordable rentals, the city is one place with an advantage over most places in Kentucky.

Commuting

In West Liberty, 91% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

West Liberty strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Kentucky):

CategoryTrophy
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 6%West Liberty Well-Paid Single Men
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 10%West Liberty Affordability of Rents
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 12%West Liberty Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of West Liberty, KY

Comparing West Liberty to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Kentucky (State):

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Male Share of the Population1010
Well-Paid Single Men1010
Racial Diversity99
Age of the Population44
Senior Citizens32
Children Under 5 Years Old11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married35
Average Household Size12

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better23
College Educated Adults23
Median Family Income23
People Above Poverty12

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times77
Walking and Biking to Work54
Public Transportation Use43
Working at Home46

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents109
People Living Alone98
Housing Recently Built88
Affordability of Property Taxes86
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals75
Seasonal and Vacation Housing67
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