Liberty, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Liberty, Pennsylvania
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Borough
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Bungalows on "E" Street
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Location in Allegheny County and the state of Pennsylvania.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Allegheny |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.47 sq mi (3.81 km2) |
| • Land | 1.43 sq mi (3.70 km2) |
| • Water | 0.04 sq mi (0.10 km2) |
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| • Total | 2,355 |
| • Density | 1,646.85/sq mi (635.66/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| FIPS code | 42-43064 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1214805 |
Liberty is a small town, called a borough, in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States. In 2020, about 2,355 people lived there.
Liberty doesn't have its own post office. Mail for Liberty goes through the nearby city of McKeesport. The town is part of the South Allegheny School District. This district also includes Glassport, Lincoln, and Port Vue. Liberty is home to the district's high school and early childhood center.
Did you know how Liberty got its name? It used to be part of Port Vue. But in 1912, it became its own separate town. It gained its "liberty" from Port Vue, which is how it got its name! People who live there often call it "Liberty Borough" or "Liberty Boro."
Where is Liberty Located?
Liberty is located in southwestern Pennsylvania. It's at coordinates 40.326302 degrees North and -79.856101 degrees West.
The borough is surrounded by other towns. To the north, you'll find Port Vue and McKeesport. To the east, there's Versailles and the Youghiogheny River. Lincoln is to the south, and Glassport is to the west.
The United States Census Bureau says Liberty covers about 1.5 square miles (3.8 square kilometers). Most of this area is land. Only a small part, about 0.1 square miles (0.26 square kilometers), is water.
Schools in Liberty
Students in Liberty Borough attend schools in the South Allegheny School District. This district serves several nearby communities.
How Many People Live Here?
The number of people living in Liberty has changed over the years. Here's a quick look at the population from past censuses:
- 1920: 601 people
- 1930: 906 people
- 1940: 1,084 people
- 1950: 1,900 people
- 1960: 3,624 people
- 1970: 3,594 people
- 1980: 3,112 people
- 1990: 2,744 people
- 2000: 2,670 people
- 2010: 2,551 people
- 2020: 2,355 people
In 2000, there were 2,670 people living in Liberty. There were 1,125 households, which are groups of people living together. About 768 of these were families.
Most people in Liberty were White (about 98%). A smaller number were African American (about 1.5%). Other groups made up less than 1% of the population.
The average household had 2.35 people. The average family had 2.89 people. About 20% of the population was under 18 years old. About 21% was 65 years or older. The average age in Liberty was 43 years.
