What percentage of people rent in Liberal, MO?
31.9% (±10.2 points) of the occupied homes in Liberal, MO are rented (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
That is 94 renting households against 201 that own their home.
In Liberal, the share of households that rent went from 49.6% in 2015–2019 to 31.9% in 2020–2024 (−17.7 percentage points), a measurable decrease.
Figures last updated on .
- Households that rent
- 31.9% (±10.2 points)
- Renting households
- 94 (±37)
- Median renter income
- $38,125 (±$23,314)
Who rents and who owns in Liberal
| Liberal | Barton County | Missouri | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Renter-occupied share | 31.9% (±10.2 points) | 31.9% (±4.5 points) | 31.9% (±0.2 points) | 34.8% |
| Renting households | 94 (±37) | 1,420 (±213) | 799,814 (±5,177) | 45,017,354 |
| Owning households | 201 (±54) | 3,034 (±249) | 1,708,413 (±9,125) | 84,210,142 |
| Average renter household size | 2.4 (±0.7) | 2.7 (±0.2) | 2.1 (±0.0) | 2.3 |
| Average owner household size | 2.6 (±0.5) | 2.6 (±0.2) | 2.5 (±0.0) | 2.6 |
| Median renter household income | $38,125 (±$23,314) | $32,500 (±$8,525) | $43,288 (±$509) | $52,966 |
| Median owner household income | $72,917 (±$22,085) | $59,362 (±$8,384) | $87,780 (±$425) | $100,009 |
In Liberal, the renter share is not measurably different from Barton County (31.9%).
It is not measurably different from Missouri (31.9%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (34.8%).
In Barton County, Liberal ranks 7 of 21 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest renter share.
Statewide, it ranks 417 of 1,244.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
How renting in Liberal has changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Households that rent | 49.6% (±10.6 points) | 31.9% (±10.2 points) | −17.7 percentage points | Measurable decrease |
| Median gross rent | $491 (±$120) | $650 (±$204) | +32.4% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median household income | $34,643 (±$6,507) | $65,250 (±$17,238) | +88.3% | Up after inflation |
The Census Bureau publishes 2015–2019 dollars in 2019 dollars and 2020–2024 dollars in 2024 dollars.
Prices (the CPI-U, US Bureau of Labor Statistics) rose 22.7% between 2019 and 2024, so a dollar figure’s verdict compares the two after raising the earlier one by that much, using the Census Bureau’s test for a difference.
The two periods do not overlap, as the Census Bureau recommends for 5-year estimates.
Households that rent in places near Liberal
| Place | Distance | Households that rent | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal | — | 31.9% (±10.2 points) | — |
| Ozark Township (Barton County) | 3.4 mi | 28.2% (±8.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Leroy Township | 3.7 mi | 15.2% (±12.2 points) | Lower |
| Barton City Township | 5.0 mi | 0.0% (±37.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Mulberry | 5.8 mi | 26.0% (±15.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Central Township | 6.1 mi | 25.2% (±15.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Mindenmines | 6.5 mi | 15.9% (±13.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Arcadia | 8.2 mi | 39.5% (±25.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| South West Township | 9.7 mi | 11.5% (±8.2 points) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Leroy Township, MO (15.2%), South West Township, MO (11.5%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Households that rent across Barton County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 (tie) | Lamar | 48.4% (±9.4 points) |
| 1 (tie) | City Township | 48.4% (±9.4 points) |
| 3 | Northfork Township | 45.5% (±25.9 points) |
| 4 | Richland Township (Barton County) | 44.7% (±21.8 points) |
| 5 | Lamar Heights | 42.0% (±21.1 points) |
| 6 | Nashville Township | 36.3% (±26.1 points) |
| 7 | Liberal | 31.9% (±10.2 points) |
| 8 | Golden City | 28.5% (±9.0 points) |
| 9 | Ozark Township (Barton County) | 28.2% (±8.1 points) |
| 10 | Golden City Township | 25.5% (±6.5 points) |
| 11 | Central Township | 25.2% (±15.1 points) |
| 12 | Lamar Township | 18.0% (±11.1 points) |
| 13 | Newport Township | 17.4% (±18.5 points) |
Showing 13 of 21 places in Barton County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates), compared with 2015–2019.
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Liberal
How many renters are there in Liberal?
Liberal has an estimated 94 (±37) renting households, 31.9% of its occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Is renting growing in Liberal?
In Liberal, the share of households that rent went from 49.6% in 2015–2019 to 31.9% in 2020–2024 (−17.7 percentage points), a measurable decrease.
How big are renting households in Liberal?
A renting household in Liberal has 2.4 people on average, against 2.6 in an owned home.
How much do renters earn in Liberal?
The median renting household in Liberal, MO has an income of $38,125 (±$23,314) a year, against $72,917 for households that own their home.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Liberal city, Missouri
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Liberal city, Missouri
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Liberal city, Missouri
- Median Gross Rent (B25064), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Liberal city, Missouri
- Median Household Income (B19013), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Liberal city, Missouri
- Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U), US city average, all items, US Bureau of Labor Statistics: annual averages 2019 and 2024
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) and detailed tables (acs/acs5) for Liberal city, Missouri (place:41906, in state:29).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The 2015–2019 figures are DP04_0047PE, DP04_0047PM, B25064_001E, B25064_001M, B19013_001E, B19013_001M from the 2019 release.
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DP04_0047PE, DP04_0047PM, DP04_0047E, DP04_0047M, DP04_0046E, DP04_0046M, DP04_0049E, DP04_0049M, DP04_0048E, DP04_0048M, B25119_003E, B25119_003M, B25119_002E, B25119_002M
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Figures are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
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