Liberty County, Georgia
County
Overview
- County Name
- Liberty County
- State
- Georgia
- FIPS Code
- 13179
- State FIPS
- 13
- County FIPS
- 179
Geography
- Land Area
- 516.46 sq mi
- Water Area
- 86.06 sq mi
- Total Area
- 602.52 sq mi
- Latitude
- 31.807458
- Longitude
- -81.457871
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 65,739
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 47,244
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 57,714 | 87.8% |
| Hispanic | 8,029 | 12.2% |
| White | 24,686 | 37.6% |
| Black | 28,045 | 42.7% |
| Asian | 946 | 1.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 171 | 0.3% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 231 | 0.4% |
| Two or More Races | 753 | 1.1% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 42,056 | 89.0% |
| Hispanic | 5,190 | 11.0% |
| White | 18,676 | 39.5% |
| Black | 21,252 | 45.0% |
| Asian | 1,135 | 2.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 509 | 1.1% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 188 | 0.4% |
| Two or More Races | 427 | 0.9% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 67,397
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $61,196
- Poverty Rate
- 14.7%
- Population Below Poverty
- 9,899
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 25,712 | 38.2% |
| Black | 28,503 | 42.3% |
| Asian | 1,175 | 1.7% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 33,615
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 19,369 | 57.6% |
| Republican | 4,879 | 14.5% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 9,367 | 27.9% |
| Other | 0 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 15,718 | 46.8% |
| Female | 17,893 | 53.2% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 11,549 | 34.4% |
| Hispanic | 3,087 | 9.2% |
| Black | 16,756 | 49.8% |
| Asian | 402 | 1.2% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 14,783
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 44.0%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 5,471 | 47.4% |
| Hispanic | 764 | 24.7% |
| Black | 7,752 | 46.3% |
| Asian | 124 | 30.8% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 6,559 | 41.7% |
| Female | 8,224 | 46.0% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 10,654 (27.1%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 8,026 (20.5%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 27,675
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $206,986
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $1,239
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 80.1%
- Public Transit
- 0.2%
- Work From Home
- 7.8%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 32.0%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.