Liberty County Demographics
A map of Liberty County's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
Black | 27,309 | 41.8% |
White | 24,004 | 36.8% |
Hispanic | 7,786 | 11.9% |
Multiracial | 3,848 | 5.9% |
Asian | 1,325 | 2.0% |
Native American/Other | 984 | 1.5% |
Liberty County, Georgia had a population of 65,256 in 2020. It was 36.8% White, 41.8% Black, 2.0% Asian, 11.9% Hispanic, 1.5% Native American/Other, and 5.9% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Liberty County, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Liberty County is the 38th most populous county of the 159 counties in Georgia.
Liberty County's White Population
24,004 residents of Liberty County identify as White, or 36.8%. This makes the White share of the population of Liberty County less than the White share of the population of Georgia (50.1% White). Of the 159 counties in Georgia, Liberty County is ranked #144 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Liberty County is less White than neighboring Bryan County (70% White), Long County (54.3% White), McIntosh County (64.3% White), Chatham County (47.2% White), and Wayne County (70.7% White).
Liberty County's Black Population
27,309 residents of Liberty County identify as Black, or 41.8%. This makes the Black share of the population of Liberty County slightly larger than the Black share of the population of Georgia (30.6% Black). Of the 159 counties in Georgia, Liberty County is ranked #32 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Liberty County is more Black than neighboring Bryan County (14.1% Black), Long County (24.9% Black), McIntosh County (28.9% Black), Chatham County (36.6% Black), and Wayne County (19.5% Black).
Liberty County's Asian Population
1,325 residents of Liberty County identify as Asian, or 2.0%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Liberty County roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Georgia (4.4% Asian). Of the 159 counties in Georgia, Liberty County is ranked #27 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Liberty County is more Asian than neighboring Long County (1% Asian), McIntosh County (0.4% Asian), and Wayne County (0.6% Asian). Liberty County is less Asian than neighboring Bryan County (2.3% Asian), and Chatham County (3.6% Asian).
Liberty County's Hispanic Population
7,786 residents of Liberty County identify as Hispanic, or 11.9%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Liberty County roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Georgia (10.5% Hispanic). Of the 159 counties in Georgia, Liberty County is ranked #25 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Liberty County is more Hispanic than neighboring Bryan County (7.3% Hispanic), McIntosh County (2.1% Hispanic), Chatham County (8.1% Hispanic), and Wayne County (5.7% Hispanic). Liberty County is less Hispanic than neighboring Long County (12.2% Hispanic).
Liberty County's Native American/Other Population
984 residents of Liberty County identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 1.5%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Liberty County roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Georgia (0.8% Native American/Other). Of the 159 counties in Georgia, Liberty County is ranked #2 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Liberty County is more Native American/Other than neighboring Bryan County (0.8% Native American/Other), McIntosh County (0.6% Native American/Other), Chatham County (0.8% Native American/Other), and Wayne County (0.6% Native American/Other).
Liberty County's Multiracial Population
3,848 residents of Liberty County identify as Multiracial, or 5.9%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Liberty County roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Georgia (3.6% Multiracial). Of the 159 counties in Georgia, Liberty County is ranked #3 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Liberty County is more Multiracial than neighboring Bryan County (5.5% Multiracial), McIntosh County (3.6% Multiracial), Chatham County (3.7% Multiracial), and Wayne County (2.9% Multiracial). Liberty County is less Multiracial than neighboring Long County (6.1% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.