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West Liberty (WV) Streets, Geographical, Population & More

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Population of West Liberty, West Virginia

StateWest Virginia
Land Area (mi²)1.1 sq mi
Density (mi²)1,315.4/sq mi
2022 Growth Rate-0.62% (-9)
Growth Since 2020-12.97% (-214)
Rank in State104th
Rank in Country12817th

The population of West Liberty, WV in 2022 is estimated to be 1,436. This is a decrease of -0.62% (-9 people) compared to the population in 2021.

Population of West Liberty by Race

Population by Race
  • Total
  • Hispanic
  • Non-Hispanic
Race
Population
Percentage

Population of West Liberty by Age

West Liberty Population Pyramid 2022
West Liberty Median Age
20.7
Total
21.8
Male
20.2
Female
West Liberty Sex Ratio
44.24%
730
Male
55.76%
920
Female
West Liberty Age Dependency Ratio
4.4
Old Age Dependency Ratio
2.9
Child Dependency Ratio
West Liberty Adults
1,606
Adults
(67 of whom are seniors) in West Liberty.

Population of West Liberty by Year

Year
PopulationGrowthAnnual Growth Rate

Poverty Rate of West Liberty

Name
Total
In Poverty
Poverty Rate
  • 44.55%

    Overall Poverty Rate

  • 31.23%

    Male Poverty Rate

  • 55.75%

    Female Poverty Rate

Poverty in West Liberty

While the overall poverty rate of West Liberty is 44.55%, the rate varies greatly by race. The percentage of people who fell below the poverty line is highest for () and is lowest for (0%).

Across all races and ethnicities, the female poverty rate (55.75%) is generally higher than the male poverty rate (31.23%).

Poverty Rate of West Liberty by Employment Status and Sex

50.31%
Female Employed
0%
Female Unemployed
10.12%
Male Employed
0%
Male Unemployed

Poverty Rate of West Liberty by Education

0%
Less Than 9th Grade
13.33%
High School
58.9%
Some College
0%
Bachelors or Greater

Language of West Liberty

  • All Ages
  • 5-17
  • 18-64
  • 65+
Top Languages in West Liberty

The most common language spoken in West Liberty is English, with 96.47% of people speaking Only English. In addition, 1.58% of people speak Other Indo-European Languages, coming in second.

Educational Attainment of West Liberty by Race

  • Percentage
  • Count
Race
Total
High School
Bachelors

students have the highest high school graduation rate of all races and ethnicities in West Liberty, at .

Compared to other races and ethnicities, students have the highest bachelor's degree rate at .

Educational Attainment of West Liberty by Sex (over 25)

Education AttainedCountPercentage
Graduate Degree3912.07%
Bachelors Degree6319.5%
Associates Degree92.79%
Some College6419.81%
High School Graduate13541.8%
9th to 12th Grade41.24%
Less Than 9th Grade92.79%

Earnings Statistics of West Liberty by Educational Attainment

Education AttainedAverageMaleFemale

$39,205

Average Earnings

$42,979

Average Male

$30,625

Average Female

Employment of West Liberty by Education

  • Labor Force Participation
  • Employment Rate
  • Unemployment Rate

Employment of West Liberty by Age

  • Labor Force Participation
  • Employment Rate
  • Unemployment Rate
59.7%
Labor Force Participation
54.8%
Employment Rate
8.1%
Unemployment Rate

Employment of West Liberty by Race

  • Labor Force Participation
  • Employment Rate
  • Unemployment Rate

Crime Statistics of West Liberty

2019 Crime (Actual Data) Incidents
Violent Crime1
Property Crime0
Crime Rate0
Robbery0
Rape0
Murder and Mans laughter0
Motor Vehicle Theft0
Larceny and Theft0
Burglary0
Arson0
Aggravated Assault1
2022 Crime (Actual Data) Incidents
Violent Crime2
Property Crime0
Crime Rate0
Robbery0
Rape0
Murder and Mans laughter0
Motor Vehicle Theft0
Larceny and Theft0
Burglary1
Arson0
Aggravated Assault2

Marital Status of West Liberty

Marriage Rates

  • 10.4%

    Overall Marriage Rate

  • 10.6%

    Male Marriage Rate

  • 10.3%

    Female Marriage Rate

West Liberty Marriage

In West Liberty, 10.6% of males have never been married, a higher rate than females who have never been married.

Females are more likely to be married at age 45-54, while males are more likely to be married at age Over 65.

Households and Families of West Liberty

West Liberty Renter vs Owner Occupied by Household Type

West Liberty Household Types

Type
Owner
Renter
57.4%

Rate of Home Ownership

Households of West Liberty by Type

3.22
Average Family Size
2.51
Average Family Size
Type
Count
PercentageOwned