Liberty, MO โ€” City Data, Demographics & Statistics

Clay County ยท Missouri

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City DNA

A unique fingerprint for Liberty based on 8 key metrics โ€” compared to averages.

PopulationIncomeHome ValueSafetyEducationMedian AgeClimateCost of Living
Liberty
National Avg
Missouri Avg
Population: 65Income: 64Home Value: 27Safety: 100Education: 38Median Age: 62Climate: 50Cost of Living: 64

Quick Stats

Population

30,446

2023 ACS

Median Income

$95,425

2023

Median Home Value

$267,900

2023

Median Rent

$1,164

2023

Median Age

37.3

Unemployment

4.1%

Cost of Living Index

127.9

100 = national avg

Liberty is a city in Clay County, Missouri, with a population of 30,446 according to the 2023 American Community Survey. Liberty is one of the communities in Missouri.

The median household income in Liberty is $95,425, and the median home value is $267,900. The cost of living index is 127.9 (where 100 = national average), and the median rent is $1,164 per month. The unemployment rate is 4.1%, and the median age is 37.3 years.

People & Demographics

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Population

Total Population

30,446

Male

15,158

49.8%

Female

15,288

50.2%

Median Age

37.3

Education & Household

Bachelor's or Higher

26.3%

High School or Higher

43.5%

Foreign Born

2.4%

Veterans

6.1%

Married

45.6%

Avg Household Size

2.6

Marital Status by Age

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

0.247

Simpson's Index (0-1)

Largest Group

White

86.3%

Foreign Born

2.4%

White
86.3%
Black
4.6%
Asian
1.7%
Native American
0.4%
Pacific Islander
0.1%
Two or More
5.3%
Other
1.7%

Hispanic/Latino Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. People of any race can identify as Hispanic. This percentage overlaps with the racial categories above.

Hispanic/Latino

5.2%

1,568 people

Not Hispanic/Latino

94.8%

Hispanic/Latino Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Mexican
888 (56.6%)
Puerto Rican
33 (2.1%)
Cuban
17 (1.1%)
Other Hispanic
631 (40.2%)

Asian Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Asian Indian
54 (10.5%)
Chinese
135 (26.2%)
Filipino
8 (1.6%)
Vietnamese
135 (26.2%)
Korean
4 (0.8%)
Japanese
178 (34.6%)

Native Hawaiian & Pacific Islander Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Native Hawaiian
4 (22.2%)
Samoan
7 (38.9%)
Other Pacific Islander
8 (44.4%)

American Indian & Alaska Native Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Cherokee
8 (7.1%)
Chippewa
10 (8.8%)
Other Native American
94 (83.2%)

Languages Spoken

Total Speakers (5+)

28,294

English Only

97.5%

#1 Non-English Language

Spanish

379 speakers

Limited English

0.8%

Language Distribution

Spanish
379 (1.3%)
Korean
65 (0.2%)
Other Asian
56 (0.2%)
Vietnamese
54 (0.2%)
French/Haitian/Cajun
38 (0.1%)
Slavic Languages
34 (0.1%)
Other Indo-European
23 (0.1%)
German
22 (0.1%)
Chinese
18 (0.1%)
Other Languages
15 (0.1%)

English Proficiency

Speaks English Very Well

99.2%

Limited English Proficiency

0.8%

Spanish
37.5% limited English
Other Asian
73.2% limited English
Vietnamese
81.5% limited English
Slavic Languages
23.5% limited English

Veterans & Military

Total Veterans

1,850

6.1% of population

Disability Rate

26.5%

491 with disability

Veteran Median Income

$53,670

Unemployment Rate

7.6%

Period of Service

Gulf War (2001+)
33.8%
Gulf War (1990-2001)
19.8%
Vietnam
36.4%
Korea
2.8%

Veteran Age Distribution

18-34
11.5%
35-54
24.5%
55-64
18.4%
65-74
22.6%
75+
22.9%

Male Veterans

1,737

93.9%

Female Veterans

113

6.1%

Veteran vs Non-Veteran Income

Veteran Income

$53,670

Non-Veteran Income

$47,703

Difference

$5,967

12.5% higher

Disability Status

With Disability

491

Without Disability

1,359

Disability Rate

26.5%

Ancestry & Heritage

Total Reporting Ancestry

28,214

#1 Ancestry

German

27.2% (8,282)

#2 Ancestry

English

19.4% (5,903)

#3 Ancestry

Irish

15.0% (4,568)

Top 20 Ancestries

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
German
27.2%
English
19.4%
Irish
15.0%
American
5.8%
Italian
4.6%
Swedish
2.9%
French
2.8%
Scottish
2.8%
European
2.7%
Welsh
1.5%
Polish
1.5%
Norwegian
1.3%
Scotch-Irish
1.1%
Dutch
0.8%
Sub-Saharan African
0.5%
British
0.5%
Danish
0.5%
Czech
0.4%
Lithuanian
0.2%
West Indian
0.2%

Families & Households

Total Households

11,240

Family Households

7,748

68.9%

Married Couples

6,302

56.1%

Non-Family Households

3,492

31.1%

Single Mother Households

1,022

9.1%

Single Father Households

424

3.8%

Living Alone

3,022

26.9%

Children Under 18

Total Children

7,079

In Married Couple

5,161

72.9%

With Single Mother

1,609

22.7%

With Single Father

309

4.4%

Family Income

Median Family Income

$112,397

Married Couple Income

$121,883

Single Mother Income

$60,066

Single Father Income

$75,676

Avg Family Size

2.6

Avg Non-Family Size

2.0

Grandparents w/ Grandchildren

523

Grandparents Responsible

338

Economy

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Income Overview

Median Household Income

$95,425

+30% vs national

Per Capita Income

$39,181

+5% vs national

Poverty Rate

7.3%

-47% vs national

Gini Index

0.3724

0 = perfect equality

Unemployment

4.1%

-22% vs national

SNAP Recipients

5.4%

of households

How Liberty Compares

Liberty vs Similar Cities

Compared to cities with 25,000 - 50,000 residents. Liberty is highlighted.

Median Household Income

Per Capita Income

Poverty Rate

Unemployment Rate

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Where Do You Stack Up?

Enter your household income to see how you compare to other households in Liberty. The median household income here is $95,425.

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Income Distribution

<$25K
9.9%
$25-50K
14.7%
$50-75K
17.4%
$75-100K
10.9%
$100-150K
27.7%
$150-200K
11.8%
$200K+
7.5%

Employment Snapshot

Unemployment Rate

4.1%

-13% vs MO avg

Labor Force

15,651

Employed

14,986

Mean Commute

20 min

How People Get to Work

Employment by Sector

Education & Workforce

Bachelor's Degree+

26.3%

of adults 25+

High School Diploma+

43.5%

of adults 25+

Median Age

37.3

Work from Home

13.5%

of workers

Cost of Living

Overall Index

127.9

100 = national avg

+27.9 vs national average

Living Wage (1 Adult)

$56,255

per year

Living Wage (Family of 4)

$132,967

per year

Cost Index by Category

Housing
133.9
Food
122.9
Transportation
111.9
Healthcare
118.3
Utilities
120.5

100 = national average. Higher = more expensive.

Fair Market Rent

Source: HUD

1 Bedroom

$1,197

per month

2 Bedroom

$1,358

per month

The median household income in Liberty, MO is $95,425, which is 30.3% above the national average of $73,224. Per capita income is $39,181. The poverty rate of 7.3% is lower than the MO state average of 16.6%. The Gini index of income inequality is 0.3724, where 0 represents perfect equality and 1 represents maximum inequality. The unemployment rate is 4.1%, compared to the state average of 4.7%. The labor force is 15,651. 26.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The average commute time is 20 minutes, with 13.5% working from home. About 79.5% of workers drive alone to work. The overall cost of living index is 127.9, which is 27.9% above the national average. Housing costs are above the national average at an index of 133.9. A single adult needs to earn approximately $56,255 per year to cover basic expenses.

Housing & Real Estate

Market SnapshotRedfin โ€” January 2026

Median Sale Price

$390,000

Median List Price

$375,000

Price Per Sq Ft

$150

Days on Market

36

Active Inventory

N/A

Months of Supply

3.6

Seller's market

Zillow Home Value

$315,725

ZHVI โ€” January 2026

Zillow Rent Index

$1,406

ZORI โ€” January 2026

Market CompetitivenessRedfin

Off Market in 2 Weeks

44.1%

Under Contract in 2 Wks
44.1%
Listings with Price Drops
33.7%

Price TrendsRedfin

Sale Price โ†‘ 28.9%List Price โ†‘ 5.6%Mar 24 โ†’ Jan 26

Market ActivityRedfin

Homes Sold

23

New Listings

28

Homes Sold โ†“ 28.1%New Listings โ†“ 31.7%Mar 24 โ†’ Jan 26

Price Per Square FootRedfin

Median Sale $/SF

$150

Median List $/SF

$163

Sale $/SF โ†“ 9.6%List $/SF โ†‘ 0.6%Mar 24 โ†’ Jan 26

House Price IndexFHFA

How much have housing prices increased in Liberty, MO? According to the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index for the Kansas City, MO-KS metro area, home prices have risen 366.7% over the past 40 years. Over 20 years, prices grew 112.2%. The 10-year growth rate is 109.0%. Over the last 5 years, prices increased 51.8%. In the most recent 2-year period, the index rose 10.1%. The FHFA HPI tracks average price changes in repeat sales or refinancings of single-family properties with conforming mortgages. Because this is a metro-level index, it reflects the broader Kansas City, MO-KS housing market rather than Liberty alone.

40yr โ†‘ 366.7%20yr โ†‘ 112.2%10yr โ†‘ 109%5yr โ†‘ 51.8%2yr โ†‘ 10.1%Q1 1976 โ†’ Q4 2025

Metro area: Kansas City, MO-KS

Liberty vs Similar CitiesCensus ACS / Redfin

Compared to cities with 25,000 - 50,000 residents. Liberty is highlighted.

Median Home Value

Median Rent

Median Price Per Sq Ft

Rent Burden

Census Housing DataU.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023

Median Home Value

$267,900

Median Rent

$1,164

Total Housing Units

11,887

Vacancy Rate

5.4%

Owner Occupied

72.0%

Renter Occupied

28.0%

Median Property Tax

$3,069

per year

Monthly Cost (w/ Mortgage)

$1,412

Housing Types

Single Family
76.5%
Multi-Family
19.6%
Mobile Home
4.0%

Property TaxU.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023

Median Property Tax

$3,069

per year

Effective Tax Rate

1.15%

of home value

Median Home Value

$267,900

Estimated Mean Tax

$3,120

The effective property tax rate is calculated by dividing the median annual property tax ($3,069) by the median home value ($267,900). In Liberty, MO, this works out to an effective rate of 1.15%. This is above the national average of approximately 1.1%.

The current median sale price in Liberty, MO is $390,000 according to Redfin data. Homes spend a median of 36 days on the market. The market has 3.6 months of supply. The median price per square foot is $150. Zillow's observed rent index is $1,406/month. About 72.0% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median year homes were built is 1986. There are 11,887 total housing units. Homeowners pay a median annual property tax of $3,069. The effective tax rate is 1.15%, above the national average.

Crime Overview

Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer (2024)

Violent Crime Rate

2.03

per 1,000 residents

-22% vs national

Property Crime Rate

15.72

per 1,000 residents

-9% vs national

Total Crimes

550

2024

Violent Clearance

30%

cases solved

Property Clearance

11%

cases solved

YoY Change

+31.6%

violent crime rate

worsening vs 2023

How Liberty Compares

Source: FBI (2024)

Liberty vs Similar Cities

Source: FBI (2024)

Compared to cities with 25,000 - 50,000 residents. Liberty is highlighted in green.

Violent Crime Rate (per 1,000)

Property Crime Rate (per 1,000)

Murder Rate (per 1,000)

Crime Rate Trends

Source: FBI
Violent โ†“ 2.6%Property โ†“ 19.1%2015 โ†’ 2024

Crime Composition

Source: FBI (2024)

Violent Crime Breakdown

Property Crime Breakdown

Crime Clearance (Solve) Rates

Source: FBI (2024)

Liberty police solve 36% of aggravated assault cases but only 0% of robbery cases.

Weapon Used in Violent Crime

Source: FBI (2024)

Crime Breakdown

Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer (2024)
Crime TypeCategoryCountRate per 1KClearance %
MurderViolent00.00N/A
RapeViolent120.3916.7%
RobberyViolent40.130.0%
Aggravated AssaultViolent471.5236.2%
BurglaryProperty240.774.2%
Larceny/TheftProperty40913.2012.5%
Motor Vehicle TheftProperty541.743.7%

Liberty, MO reported 63 violent crimes and 487 property crimes in 2024. The violent crime rate of 2.03 per 1,000 residents is 21.8% below the national average of 2.60 per 1,000. Law enforcement cleared 30% of violent crimes. Larceny/theft accounts for 409 of the property crime reports. Firearms were involved in 19.1% of aggravated assaults. Violent crime has been trending upward.

Crime History

Source: FBI
YearViolentPropertyViolent RateProperty Rate
2024634872.0315.72
2023485931.5519.09
2022273310.8910.86
20214290.120.89
2018935112.9216.05
2017725432.3317.60
2016834602.7014.98
2015645962.0919.43

School Shootings

Source: The Washington Post

Total Incidents

1

Total Killed

1

Total Injured

1

DateSchoolKilledInjuredTypeWeapon
Nov 7, 2002St. James Catholic School11targetedrevolver

Data from The Washington Post, licensed under CC BY-NC-SA 4.0.

Natural Hazard Risk

Source: FEMA National Risk Index

Risk Score

89.8

Relatively Moderate

Expected Annual Loss

91.7

Score (0-100)

Social Vulnerability

11.4

Score (0-100)

Community Resilience

82.6

Score (0-100)

Scores range from 0 (lowest risk) to 100 (highest risk) relative to all U.S. communities. Data from FEMA National Risk Index.

Disaster History & Federal Spending

Source: FEMA

Total Declarations

25

Public Assistance

$36.4M

Individual Assistance

$1.8M

Most Common Type

Severe Storm

9 declarations

Public Assistance by Category

Total: $36.3M
DisasterTypeDatePA $IA $
Covid-19 Pandemic โ†’BiologicalMar 2020$32.9M$1.4M
Covid-19 โ†’BiologicalMar 2020โ€”โ€”
Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding โ†’Severe StormJul 2019โ€”$750
Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-line โ€ฆ โ†’Severe StormAug 2015$1.4Mโ€”
Flooding โ†’FloodJun 2011โ€”โ€”
Severe Winter Storm โ†’Severe StormFeb 2011โ€”โ€”
Severe Winter Storm โ†’Severe Ice StormJan 2009โ€”โ€”
Severe Winter Storms โ†’Severe Ice StormDec 2007$217Kโ€”
Severe Winter Storms โ†’Severe Ice StormDec 2007โ€”โ€”
Severe Storms and Flooding โ†’Severe StormJun 2007$65K$55K
Hurricane Katrina Evacuation โ†’HurricaneSep 2005โ€”โ€”
Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding โ†’Severe StormJun 2004โ€”$79K
Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding โ†’Severe StormMay 2003$718K$289K
Severe Winter Ice Storm โ†’Severe Ice StormFeb 2002$1.2Mโ€”
Severe Storms, Flooding and Tornadoes โ†’Severe StormOct 1998โ€”โ€”
Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Flooding โ†’Severe StormApr 1994โ€”โ€”
Severe Storms & Flooding โ†’FloodJul 1993โ€”โ€”
Severe Storms & Flooding โ†’FloodMay 1990โ€”โ€”
Severe Storms & Flooding โ†’FloodAug 1982โ€”โ€”
Severe Storms & Flooding โ†’FloodSep 1977โ€”โ€”

Showing 20 of 29 disasters

PA = FEMA Public Assistance (infrastructure recovery). IA = Individual Assistance (homeowner/renter aid).

Flood Insurance (NFIP)

Source: FEMA NFIP

Total Claims

785

Total Claims Paid

$10,715,491

Avg Claim Payout

$13,650

County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.

Hazard Mitigation

Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation Assistance

Mitigation Projects

12

Federal Funding

$4,104,320

Properties Protected

139

Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio

1.71

BCR

Top Mitigation Project Types

Project TypeProjectsFederal $
200.1: Acquisition of Private Real Property (Structures and Land) - Riverine6$2,538,179
206.2: Safe Room (Tornado and Severe Wind Shelter) - Public Structures4$1,432,691
206.1: Safe Room (Tornado and Severe Wind Shelter) - Private Structures1$15,000
600.1: Warning Systems (as a Component of a Planned, Adopted, and Exercised Risk Reduction Plan)1$118,450

Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.

Liberty has a relatively moderate overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are cold wave, hail, heat wave. The area has had 25 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is severe storm (9 declarations). 785 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $36,434,515 in public assistance recovery funding. $1,782,042 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents. 12 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.

Health

Community Health

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

35.8%

near the national average

Depression Rate

23.8%

near the national average

Diabetes Rate

9.9%

2.0pp below the national average

Uninsured Rate

6.7%

3.9pp below the national average

Health Scorecard

Higher scores indicate better health outcomes relative to the national average (50 = average)

Health Outcomes

Age-adjusted prevalence rates. Green bars indicate rates below the national average; red indicates above.

High Cholesterol

36.4%

Arthritis

27.1%

Cancer (excl. skin)

8.5%

Teeth Lost (65+)

11.3%

Health Risk Behaviors

Prevention & Screening

Green bars indicate rates above the national average (more preventive care); red indicates below.

Mental Health & Wellbeing

Frequent Mental Distress

16.2%

14+ days in past month

Depression

23.8%

Loneliness

32.3%

Lack of Support

17.8%

Disability Prevalence

Any Disability

31.5%

Mobility

12.5%

Cognitive

14.9%

Hearing

7.1%

Vision

3.7%

Self-Care

2.9%

Independent Living

7.2%

Health-Related Social Needs

Prevalence of social risk factors affecting community health

Liberty has an obesity rate of 35.8%, which is near the national average. The depression rate is 23.8%, near the national average. About 6.7% of adults lack health insurance. 77.3% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year.

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

5

With Emergency Services

5

Avg CMS Rating

4.0 / 5

Nearest Hospital

2.0 mi

Liberty Hospital

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HospitalDistanceTypeRatingER
Liberty Hospital2.0 miAcute Care Hospitals4/5Yes
North Kansas City Hospital10.5 miAcute Care Hospitals4/5Yes
Saint Lukes North Hospital11.4 miAcute Care Hospitals5/5Yes
Excelsior Springs Hospital11.9 miCritical Access Hospitalsโ€”Yes
Centerpoint Medical Center12.9 miAcute Care Hospitals3/5Yes

Climate & Environment

Water Systems

Source: EPA SDWIS

Water Systems

5

Pop. Served

33,627

Violations (5yr)

0

No violations

System NamePop. ServedViolations (5yr)
LIBERTY PWS30,8000
CLAY COUNTY PWSD 51,1910
CLAY COUNTY PWSD 41,0320
LIBERTY VILLAGE MHP3500
MISSOURI CITY PWS2540

There are 5 water systems serving the area.

Infrastructure

Commute Overview2023 ACS

Mean Commute

20 min

-15% vs national

Drive Alone

79.5%

+1% vs national

Work From Home

13.5%

+45% vs national

Carpool

5.1%

Walk

0.9%

How Liberty's Commute ComparesCensus ACS 2023

How People Get to WorkCensus ACS 2023

Commute Mode BreakdownCensus ACS 2023

Traffic Fatalities

Source: NHTSA FARS (2023)

Fatalities

2

2023

6-Year Avg

2

fatalities/yr

Nighttime

1

dark conditions

YearCrashesFatalitiesAlcoholPedestrianCyclist
202322000
202222010
202111000
202011100
201922100
201833001

Data from NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS). Includes only crashes involving at least one fatality.

The average commute in Liberty, MO is 20 minutes, which is 15.4% below the national average of 23 minutes. 79.5% of workers drive alone, compared to the national average of 78.7%. 13.5% work from home, which is above the MO state average of 7.8%. 5.1% of workers carpool. In 2023, there were 2 traffic fatalities from 2 fatal crashes.

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

93.5%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

82.9%

of households

No Internet

5.0%

of households

Total Households

11,240

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
82.9%
Cellular Data Plan
88.4%
Satellite
5.8%
Cellular Only (no wired)
8.6%
No Internet Access
5.0%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

97.1%

of households

Smartphone

92.5%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

86.1%

of households

Tablet

70.2%

of households

Any Computing Device
97.1%
Smartphone
92.5%
Desktop / Laptop
86.1%
Tablet
70.2%
Smartphone Only
5.5%
No Computer
2.9%

Percentage of households with each device type. Data from the U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023 5-year estimates, tables B28001 & B28002).

Electricity Rates

Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (2024)

Residential Rate

12.9ยข

per kWh

-32% vs 25,000 - 50,000 avg

Commercial Rate

10.3ยข

per kWh

-34% vs 25,000 - 50,000 avg

Industrial Rate

7.9ยข

per kWh

-34% vs 25,000 - 50,000 avg

Avg Monthly Bill

$129

residential

-12% vs 25,000 - 50,000 avg

24% below the national average of 17.1ยข/kWh

Residential electricity in Missouri averages 12.9ยข per kWh, compared to the national average of 17.1ยข. The average monthly electric bill is $129. State-level averages from EIA Electric Sales & Revenue data (2024).

Liberty vs Similar Cities

Source: EIA (2024)

Comparing electricity rates with randomly selected cities of similar population (25,000 - 50,000). Each city represents its state's average rate.

Residential Rate (ยข/kWh)

Commercial Rate (ยข/kWh)

Industrial Rate (ยข/kWh)

Average Monthly Bill

Water Systems

Source: EPA SDWIS

Water Systems

5

Population Served

33,627

Violations (5yr)

0

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
LIBERTY PWSCommunityGround water30,8000
CLAY COUNTY PWSD 5CommunityPurchased surface water1,1910
CLAY COUNTY PWSD 4CommunityPurchased ground water1,0320
LIBERTY VILLAGE MHPCommunityPurchased surface water3500
MISSOURI CITY PWSCommunityPurchased ground water2540

93.5% of households in Liberty have broadband internet access. 82.9% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 8.6% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 5.0% of households have no internet access. 5.5% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 5 water systems, providing water to 33,627 people. No water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years.

Politics & Government

County-level data: Election results are reported at the county level. Liberty is located in Clay County, MO. Results reflect all voters in the county, not just those in Liberty.

Election Overview

Source: Clay County (2024)

2024 Winner

Republican

Dem Votes

60,345

46.4%

GOP Votes

67,688

52.0%

Total Votes

130,063

Margin

R+5.6%

Shift from 2020

R+1.5pp

vs prior election

๐Ÿ“ŠElection Results by Year
2016โ€“2024
๐Ÿ“ˆPartisan Lean Trend
R+5.6%

Election History

Source: County-Level Election Results
YearDem VotesGOP VotesTotalDem %GOP %Margin
202460,34567,688130,06346.4%52.0%R+5.6
202059,40064,605126,56946.9%51.0%R+4.1
201645,18257,328109,23741.4%52.5%R+11.1

In the 2024 presidential election, Clay County recorded 130,063 total votes. Republicans won the county with 52.0% of the vote compared to 46.4% for Democrats, a margin of R+5.6%. Compared to 2020, the margin shifted R+1.5pp from the previous election. Since 2016, Clay County has shifted 5.5 percentage points toward Democrats.

Nonprofits Overview

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations BMF

Total Nonprofits

171

Total Assets

$201.3M

Total Income

$171.7M

Per 10K Residents

56.2

nonprofits

-52.3% vs peers avg

Orgs with >$1M Assets

13

Median Assets

$256K

Oldest Active

1941

ruling year

Newest Org

2026

ruling year

Nonprofits by Category

Source: IRS / NTEE Classification
Religion
21
Education
17
Human Services
17
Arts & Culture
15
Recreation & Sports
11
Health Care
7
Crime & Legal
4
Youth Development
4
International
4
Philanthropy
4
Voluntary Health
3
Public Benefit
3
Animal-Related
2
Mental Health
2
Housing & Shelter
2
Public Safety
2
Employment
1
Food & Agriculture
1
Community Improvement
1
Social Science
1
Unknown
1
93.5%of all nonprofit assets are held by the 10 largest organizations

Top 10 hold $188.1M of $201.3M total

Nonprofit Size Distribution

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations BMF

Number of nonprofits by total asset size

When Were Nonprofits Founded?

Source: IRS Ruling Date

Number of currently active nonprofits by founding decade

Nonprofits per 10K Residents vs Similar Cities

Source: IRS BMF + Census ACS

Compared to cities with population 25,000 - 50,000

Largest Nonprofits in Liberty

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations BMF
OrganizationCategoryAssetsIncomeEst.IRS
WILLIAM JEWELL COLLEGEEducation$119.5M$88.2M1941
LIFE UNLIMITED INCHuman Services$30.6M$38.9M1989
AGRICULTURE FUTURE OF AMERICA INCYouth Development$7.4M$5.9M1997
LIBERTY HOSPITAL FOUNDATIONโ€”$6.4M$13.3M1985
GRAIN ELEVATOR AND PROCESSING SOCIETY FOUNDATIONEducation$6.0M$1.9M2012
MERCEDERIAN MISSIONARIES OF BERRIZโ€”$5.8M$4.4M1991
BRAILLE BIBLES INTERNATIONALReligion$4.0M$437K1997
VOCATIONAL SERVICES CLAY PLATTE RETARDED CHILDRENS CO INCโ€”$3.4M$4.1M1968
HILLCREST MINISTRIESReligion$2.8M$1.7M1979
ST MARYS HOME FOR MOTHERS INCHuman Services$2.4M$1.3M2022
LIBERTY WOMENS CLINICHealth Care$1.4M$1.1M2001
REBUILDING TOGETHER KANSAS CITY INCHousing & Shelter$1.3M$1.2M2002
FREEDOM HOUSECommunity Improvement$1.0M$73K2005
MERCEDARIAN MISSIONARIES OF BERRIZ TRUST FUNDโ€”$979K$409K1946
COMBAT VETERANS MOTORCYCLE ASSOCIATION AUXILIARYEducation$802K$546K2013
LIBERTY SCHOOL DISTRICT FOUNDATIONUnknown$705K$425K1996
REACH MINISTRIES INTERNATIONALReligion$691K$730K1985
MARTHA LAFITE THOMPSON NATURE SANCTUARY BIOLOGY DEPARTMENTโ€”$595K$81K1977
TERRY D BARNES FOUNDATIONโ€”$480K$130K1992
IMMACOLATA MANOR HOMES INCHuman Services$468K$145K2000
RELENTLESS PURSUIT OUTREACH & RECOVERY CORPORATIONHuman Services$459K$277K2019
ISAACS DREAM INCInternational$419K$303K2017
MEALS ON WHEELS INCโ€”$342K$170K1973
MISSOURI CONGRESS OF PARENTS AND TEACHERSโ€”$335K$239K1971
EARNEST SHEPHERD MEMORIAL YOUTH CENTER INCHuman Services$335K$205K2014
JOHN V MESH MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIPEducation$283K$18K2023
CAMPS FOR KIDSRecreation & Sports$277K$588K1982
NEW LIBERTY MEDICAL & HOSPITAL CORPโ€”$261K$776K1983
CLAY COUNTY AFRICAN AMERICAN LEGACY INCSocial Science$251K$103K2004
PTA MISSOURI CONGRESSโ€”$206K$331K1971
IN THE NAME OF GRACEMental Health$196K$219K2016
IN AS MUCH MINISTRYHuman Services$189K$204K1993
POP WARNER LITTLE SCHOLARS INCRecreation & Sports$174K$250K1990
M A R C H INCCrime & Legal$165K$795K2000
LOVE INC OF CLAY COUNTYReligion$160K$372K2011
TRANSITIONS FAMILY VISITATION CENTERHuman Services$118K$114K2000
LIBERTY COMMUNITY CHRISTMAS TREEPhilanthropy$106K$86K2017
HISTORIC DOWNTOWN LIBERTY INCArts & Culture$105K$353K2006
PTA MISSOURI CONGRESSโ€”$62K$60K1971
AFRICAN CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP - MIDWEST REGION INCInternational$55K$194K2016
LIBERTY SERTOMA CLUBEducation$49K$57K2018
TROOP 374 ALUMNI AND FRIENDS ASSOCIATIONYouth Development$35K$9K2004
IMMACOLATA MANOR THRIFT SHOPโ€”$32K$304K1984
LIBERTY COMMUNITY CHORUSArts & Culture$30K$75K2006
LIBERTY GYMNASTICS ACADEMY BOOSTER CLUBRecreation & Sports$27K$101K2007
CORBIN THEATRE COMPANYArts & Culture$18K$57K2002
EAGLE FOOTBALL CLUB INCEducation$16K$54K2024
WARRIORS BEST FRIEND FOUNDATIONVoluntary Health$12K$58K2010
HAITI JOY HOPE INCReligion$5K$68K2020
LIBERTY DISASTER RELIEFHuman Services$4K$137K2020

Liberty, MO has 171 registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations with combined assets of $201.3M. The most common category is Religion-Related, with 21 organizations. 13 nonprofits have assets exceeding $1 million. That works out to 56.2 nonprofits per 10,000 residents. The oldest active nonprofit dates back to 1941.

SBA Lending Overview

Source: SBA FOIA Loan-Level Data

Total SBA Loans

253

Total Approved

$70.9M

Jobs Supported

1,808

Per 10K Residents

83.1

SBA loans

+25.9% vs peers avg

Unique Lenders

65

Top Lender

U.S. Bank, National Association

31 loans

Top Industry

Construction

Data Span

1992โ€“2026

Loan Program Breakdown

Source: SBA FOIA
7(a)89% of all loans

Loans

224

Total Amount

$56.0M

Avg Loan

$249,975

Median Loan

$100,000

SBA Guaranteed

$42.6M(76%)

Jobs Supported

1,442

50411% of all loans

Loans

29

Total Amount

$14.9M

Avg Loan

$514,241

Median Loan

$326,000

7(a) โ€” 89%504 โ€” 11%

Recent Activity (Last 5 Years)

Source: SBA FOIA

Recent Loans

27

11% of all-time total

Recent Amount

$10.1M

14% of all-time total

Avg Recent Loan

$374,230

Top Industries Funded

Source: SBA FOIA / NAICS Codes
Construction27 loans
NAICS 23
$4.3M
Professional & Technical Services26 loans
NAICS 54
$4.7M
Other Services25 loans
NAICS 81
$9.2M
Health Care & Social Assistance25 loans
NAICS 62
$5.6M
Retail Trade20 loans
NAICS 44
$9.2M

SBA Loans per 10K Residents vs Similar Cities

Source: SBA FOIA + Census ACS

Compared to cities with population 25,000 - 50,000

Top SBA Borrowers

Source: SBA FOIA
BusinessLoansAmount
Niles Media Group4$3.6M
Esl Capital Inc.1$2.9M
A M 2801 Llc1$2.6M
Cheapo Depo Ii Llc2$2.5M
Bhatt Hospitality Llc1$2.1M
Liberty Sleep Inn & Suites1$2.0M
Custom Expansion Joints Inc.1$1.9M
Kir-ven Kamp Ventures Inc.1$1.8M
Hari Om Hotel Llc1$1.6M
Pride Manufacturing Company Inc.1$1.6M

Liberty, MO has received 253 SBA loans totaling $70.9M in approved funding between 1992 and 2026. The 7(a) program accounts for 224 loans (89% of the total), supporting 1,442 jobs. The 504 program, focused on real estate and large equipment, has funded 29 loans totaling $14.9M. The most common industry receiving SBA funding is Construction. The most active SBA lender in Liberty is U.S. Bank, National Association with 31 loans. That works out to 83.1 SBA loans per 10,000 residents.

ZIP Code Overview

Source: Census ACS

ZIP Codes

18

Total Population

248,558

Avg Median Income

$90,294

Avg Home Value

-$36,808,904

ZIP Code Details

Source: Census ACS
ZIP CodePopulationMedian IncomeHome ValueMedian RentArea (sq mi)
6405020,528$46,561$137,200$91512.9
640536,817$48,790$78,400$9292.7
640543,109$47,639$98,500$1,1003.1
640586,610$74,746$196,300$1,26533.3
6406016,291$107,626$322,100$1,09658.6
6406837,466$95,425$268,200$1,17284.8
64072257$50,909$82,900$1,0451.1
6411714,800$59,219$173,500$1,0346.0
6411842,213$70,290$206,200$1,12212.8
6411932,615$79,871$216,300$1,25914.5
64120525$74,954N/A$1,6237.9
6415528,754$96,909$284,500$1,33814.6
641567,977$128,672$395,000$1,46410.8
6415722,429$137,681$360,800$1,97010.8
641587,267$95,781$352,300$1,4722.3
64161360$62,250$136,700$1,41116.0
64166273$148,636$425,600N/A4.9
64167267$199,338$371,900N/A1.7

Liberty, MO has 18 ZIP codes with a combined population of 248,558. The average median household income across all ZIP codes is $90,294. The average median home value is -$36,808,904. The average median monthly rent is -$74,072,951.

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