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Liberty, Missouri, in Clay county, is 10 miles N of Independence, Missouri (center to center) and 13 miles NE of Kansas City, Missouri. The people of the city are in the Kansas City metropolitan area. Liberty has a population of 26,232.
In Liberty, about 59% of adults are married.
In 2000, Liberty had a median family income of $61,273. Liberty is full of successful families and individuals. The city has a large middle class. Liberty isn't a place with a large population of people in poverty. The city benefits from its educated workforce.
In the 2004 Presidential fund-raising sweepstakes, George W. Bush came out ahead among Liberty residents, with $7,523. Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.
In Liberty, 73% of the houses and apartments are occupied by the owners, not rented out. If you prefer houses that are on the new side, the city may be the place for you - the average age of homes here is quite young. Liberty has higher property taxes than most places in Missouri, which provides more money for local schools and services.
In Liberty, 94% of commuters drive to work. In the city, people are more dependent on their automobiles than usual.
Liberty strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Missouri):
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| Median Family Income (vs. State) | Top 10% |  |
| College Educated Adults (vs. State) | Top 11% | |
| Well-Paid Single Women (vs. State) | Top 12% | |
| Well-Paid Single Men (vs. State) | Top 13% | |
| People in Middle Class or Better (vs. State) | Top 13% | |
| Low Rate of Poverty (vs. State) | Top 15% | |
Comparing Liberty to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Missouri (State):
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Detailed pages on related topics: Liberty colleges • Liberty travel • Liberty apartments and mortgage.
 | Liberty Colleges Liberty colleges and trade schools. |
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