West Liberty, KY Demographics
A map of West Liberty's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
White | 2,316 | 72.0% |
Black | 465 | 14.5% |
Hispanic | 350 | 10.9% |
Multiracial | 56 | 1.7% |
Native American/Other | 17 | 0.5% |
Asian | 11 | 0.3% |
West Liberty, Kentucky had a population of 3,215 in 2020. It was 72.0% White, 14.5% Black, 0.3% Asian, 10.9% Hispanic, 0.5% Native American/Other, and 1.7% Multiracial. This map presents the population of West Liberty, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Of the 555 places in Kentucky, West Liberty is the 118th most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).
West Liberty's White Population
2,316 residents of West Liberty identify as White, or 72.0%. This makes the White share of the population of West Liberty slightly less than the White share of the population of Kentucky (81.3% White). Of the 555 places in Kentucky, West Liberty is ranked #517 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
West Liberty is less White than neighboring Ezel (97.1% White), Hazel Green (98.8% White), Sandy Hook (96.3% White), Salyersville (97% White), and Morehead (88.8% White).
West Liberty's Black Population
465 residents of West Liberty identify as Black, or 14.5%. This makes the Black share of the population of West Liberty slightly larger than the Black share of the population of Kentucky (7.9% Black). Of the 555 places in Kentucky, West Liberty is ranked #34 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
West Liberty is more Black than neighboring Ezel (0% Black), Hazel Green (0% Black), Sandy Hook (0.5% Black), Salyersville (0% Black), and Morehead (3.4% Black).
West Liberty's Asian Population
11 residents of West Liberty identify as Asian, or 0.3%. This makes the Asian share of the population of West Liberty roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Kentucky (1.6% Asian). Of the 555 places in Kentucky, West Liberty is ranked #301 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
West Liberty is more Asian than neighboring Hazel Green (0% Asian), Sandy Hook (0% Asian), and Salyersville (0.1% Asian). West Liberty is less Asian than neighboring Ezel (0.5% Asian), and Morehead (1.2% Asian).
West Liberty's Hispanic Population
350 residents of West Liberty identify as Hispanic, or 10.9%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of West Liberty slightly larger than the Hispanic share of the population of Kentucky (4.6% Hispanic). Of the 555 places in Kentucky, West Liberty is ranked #15 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
West Liberty is more Hispanic than neighboring Ezel (0.5% Hispanic), Hazel Green (0% Hispanic), Sandy Hook (1.2% Hispanic), Salyersville (0.9% Hispanic), and Morehead (3% Hispanic).
West Liberty's Native American/Other Population
17 residents of West Liberty identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.5%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of West Liberty roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Kentucky (0.6% Native American/Other). Of the 555 places in Kentucky, West Liberty is ranked #219 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
West Liberty is more Native American/Other than neighboring Ezel (0% Native American/Other), and Sandy Hook (0.3% Native American/Other). West Liberty is less Native American/Other than neighboring Hazel Green (0.6% Native American/Other), and Morehead (1.3% Native American/Other).
West Liberty's Multiracial Population
56 residents of West Liberty identify as Multiracial, or 1.7%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of West Liberty roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Kentucky (3.9% Multiracial). Of the 555 places in Kentucky, West Liberty is ranked #489 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
West Liberty is more Multiracial than neighboring Hazel Green (0.6% Multiracial), and Salyersville (1.4% Multiracial). West Liberty is less Multiracial than neighboring Ezel (1.9% Multiracial), and Morehead (2.3% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.