Liberty County, Florida Demographics
Population trends, housing costs, income, commuting, and health, all on one page.
Liberty County, FL Population Density Map and Area Scores
Area Score
Health, income and education, each graded from F to A+. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
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C
Health Below averageLess healthy than 73% of counties in Florida
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F
Income Well below averageAmong the 3 least wealthy counties in Florida
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F
Education Well below averageLess educated than 79% of counties in Florida
Source: Map AI Methodology
Population: density and quick facts
| Metric | Liberty County | Florida Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 7,687 | 22,388,905 | 337,468,954 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 9.1 | 313.4 | 86.4 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | -0.92% | 1.47% | 0.59% |
| Median age | 38.6 | 40.2 | 37.3 |
| Households | 2,563 | 8,743,019 | 130,235,071 |
Population in Liberty County declined by 1.6% from 2009 to 2024, reaching 7,687 in 2024.
Population Growth 2009–2024
Race & Ethnicity
Age & Sex
The largest generation in Liberty County is Gen Z, aged 13–28, at 24.4% of residents. That is 5.0 points above Florida as a whole.
- Gen Z 13–28 1,878 24.4% +5.0 pts
- Millennials 29–44 1,776 23.1% +2.5 pts
- Gen X 45–60 1,736 22.6% +1.9 pts
- Boomers 61–79 1,151 15.0% -4.7 pts
Residents by birth cohort, from the 2025 age distribution. The right-hand figure is how far each cohort's share sits above or below Florida, in percentage points. Children younger than Gen Z and the generations before the Boomers are counted in the population but not shown here, so these shares do not add up to 100%.
Male and female share
Women are 41.1% of the people living in Liberty County and men 58.9%.
- Women 41.1% Florida 51.0%
- Men 58.9% Florida 49.0%
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Economy
Liberty County has a the economy index of F, which means it scores poorly in the economy.
| Metric | Liberty County | Florida Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $58,017 | $74,580 | $80,455 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 5.54% | 5.42% | 4.80% |
| Unemployment rate | 6.6% | 4.8% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Liberty County is about 22% lower than in Florida.
Housing
| Metric | Liberty County | Florida Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $34,860 | $311,338 | $248,835 |
| Median rent | $943 | $1,668 | $1,407 |
| Homeownership rate | 80.1% | 67.6% | 65.2% |
The median home price in Liberty County is about 3.1 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $943 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Liberty County spend about 64 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 268 hours, about 11.2 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Liberty County | Florida Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 32.1 | 24.0 | 22.4 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 64.2 | 47.9 | 44.8 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 268 | 200 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $8,297 | $6,189 | $5,790 |
| Work from home | 7.1% | 15.7% | 15.0% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 5,988 | 14,318 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 822 | 3,068 | 1,355 |
Fastest commutes among counties in
Florida:
Taylor County (13.8 min), Monroe County (16.1 min), Franklin County (16.6 min).
Slowest:
Washington County (32.8 min), Osceola County (32.3 min), Liberty County (32.1 min).
The average commute time in Liberty County is 32 minutes, longer than the 24 minutes in Florida.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Liberty County has a education index of F, which means it scores poorly in education.
| Metric | Liberty County | Florida Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 15.8% | 30.1% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.39 | 2.50 | 2.53 |
Highest education index among counties in
Florida:
St. Johns County (0.4), Leon County (0.4), Alachua County (0.4).
Lowest:
Hamilton County (0.1), Hendry County (0.1), Hardee County (0.1).
Health
Liberty County has a health index of C, which means it is somewhat healthy.
| Metric | Liberty County | Florida Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 75.8 | 77.2 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 20.4% | 19.5% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 26.1% | 21.3% | 19.0% |
Highest health index among counties in
Florida:
St. Johns County (0.8), Seminole County (0.8), Alachua County (0.8).
Lowest:
Glades County (0.8), Putnam County (0.8), Hendry County (0.8).
Liberty County, FL Compared With Nearby Counties
How Liberty County, FL compares with the 2 counties closest to it.
| Area | Population | Median household income | Median home price | Commute |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberty County, FL | 7,687 | $58,017 #2/3 | $34,860 #3/3 | 32.1 min #3/3 |
| Gadsden County, FL | 43,710 | $48,630 | $316,492 | 31.1 min |
| Wakulla County, FL | 35,387 | $79,935 | $78,289 | 31.9 min |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Liberty County, Florida.
How big is Liberty County, Florida by population?
About 7,687 people live in Liberty County, Florida, in 2,563 households of 2.4 people on average. The median age is 38.6, close to the U.S. median of 37.3.
How densely populated is Liberty County, Florida?
Averaged over its land area, Liberty County, Florida has 9 people per square mile, a density typical of rural areas. That is about 11% of the U.S. average of 86.
How affordable is housing in Liberty County, Florida?
The median home costs 0.6 times the median household income ($34,860 against $58,017), compared with 3.1 times nationally. That is within the traditional rule of thumb of about 3 times income. Median rent of $943 a month takes about 19% of the median household's income, below the 30% level at which HUD considers renters cost-burdened.
Is unemployment high in Liberty County, Florida?
Unemployment in Liberty County, Florida is 6.6%, well above the U.S. rate of 5.2%, so job seekers may face more competition than elsewhere.
What share of adults in Liberty County, Florida have a college degree?
15.8% of adults in Liberty County, Florida hold a bachelor's degree or higher (about 1 in 6), well below the U.S. share of 31.6%.
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