Title: Liberty, Missouri - Wikipedia
Headings: Liberty, Missouri
Liberty, Missouri
Contents
History
Geography
Demographics
2010 census
2000 census
Economy
Top employers
Education
Notable people
Cultural references
Twin towns
References
External links

Content: 2000 census
As of the census of 2000, there were 26,232 people, 9,511 households, and 6,943 families living in the city. The population density was 973.3 people per square mile (375.8/km 2 ). There were 9,973 housing units at an average density of 370.0 per square mile (142.9/km 2 ). The racial makeup of the city was 93.75% White, 2.59% African American, 0.40% Native American, 0.61% Asian, 0.06% Pacific Islander, 0.99% from other races, and 1.59% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.68% of the population. There were 9,511 households, out of which 38.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 59.2% were married couples living together, 10.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 27.0% were non-families. 22.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 7.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.62 and the average family size was 3.08. In the city the population was spread out, with 27.6% under the age of 18, 10.4% from 18 to 24, 30.2% from 25 to 44, 21.5% from 45 to 64, and 10.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years.