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Liberty, MS
Town in Amite County, Mississippi.
Population
864
Land area
2.1sq mi
People per sq mi
419
ZIP codes
0
Liberty and its ZIP codes
Liberty at a glance
- Liberty is about 6.7 times as dense as Mississippi as a whole.
- The median household income is $43,529, 23% below the Mississippi median of $56,447.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $103,500 (39% below Mississippi) and median rent is $479 a month.
Local data for Liberty, MS
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Liberty, MS, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$43,529
Poverty rate
24.1%
Median home value
$103,500
Median rent
$479/mo
Homeownership
78.1%
Bachelor's or higher
19.1%
Median age
46.4
Average commute
26.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (81), German Americans (62), French Americans (40).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Amite County. PPP loans are for Liberty.
Unemployment rate
3.7%
Aug 2026, -1.5 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$45,841
2,088 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$45,249
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$87.9M
FY 2026, $6,909 per person
How people get to work
Liberty, MS, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone88.8%
- Carpooled5.1%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.0%
- Worked from home5.1%
Average one-way commute: 26.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Liberty, MS, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
220
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
4
0.0% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
91° / 37°F
61.7 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone4 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Liberty, MS, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
40.6%
U.S. 33.3% +7.3 pts
Diabetes
19.4%
U.S. 12.1% +7.3 pts
Smoking
16.6%
U.S. 12.8% +3.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
11.1%
U.S. 11.1% about the same
Cities near Liberty
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| GlosterTown | 13 mi | 1.8 |
| CentrevilleTown | 16 mi | 2.3 |
| CrosbyTown | 18 mi | 2.1 |
| MagnoliaCity | 20 mi | 6.1 |
| FernwoodCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 2 |
| McCombCity | 21 mi | 11.8 |
| BudeTown | 21 mi | 1.4 |
| SummitTown | 21 mi | 2.3 |
| OsykaTown | 22 mi | 1.1 |
| MeadvilleTown | 22 mi | 1.1 |
| Norwood, LAVillage | 22 mi | 4.1 |
| Kentwood, LATown | 23 mi | 7.1 |
| Greensburg, LATown | 24 mi | 2.5 |
| Clinton, LATown | 24 mi | 2.7 |
| Wilson, LAVillage | 25 mi | 2.7 |
| Tangipahoa, LAVillage | 26 mi | 1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Liberty, MS in?
- Liberty is in Amite County, Mississippi.
- What is the population of Liberty, MS?
- About 864 people live in Liberty, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Liberty?
- Nearby places include Gloster (13 mi), Centreville (16 mi), Crosby (18 mi), Magnolia (20 mi), Fernwood (21 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023