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Liberty, Illinois
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Location of Liberty in Adams County, Illinois.
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Location of Illinois in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois |
| County | Adams |
| Township | Liberty |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.39 sq mi (1.01 km2) |
| • Land | 0.39 sq mi (1.01 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) 0% |
| Elevation | 758 ft (231 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 543 |
| • Density | 1,388.75/sq mi (536.09/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP Code(s) |
62347
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| Area code(s) | 217 |
| FIPS code | 17-43133 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2398433 |
| Wikimedia Commons | Liberty, Illinois |
Liberty is a small village located in Adams County, Illinois, United States. In 2020, about 543 people lived there. It is part of the larger Quincy area, which includes parts of Illinois and Missouri.
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Where is Liberty, Illinois?
Liberty is located at coordinates 39.879948 degrees North and -91.108137 degrees West. It covers a total area of about 0.39 square miles (1.01 square kilometers), and all of this area is land.
The village is about 78 miles (126 km) west of Springfield, Illinois, which is the capital city of Illinois. It is also about 97 miles (156 km) northwest of St. Louis, a major city in Missouri.
A Look Back: The History of Liberty
The area known as Liberty Township began to be settled in the spring of 1822. One of the first settlers was Daniel Lile, who arrived in Section 28. Many other early settlers followed around the same time.
The first regular preacher in the area was George Wolfe, who belonged to the Dunkard church. Daniel Lile also built the first horse-powered mill, which was important for grinding grain. The first marriage recorded was between Jacob Waggle and a Miss Hunsaker. Their wedding was performed by Reverend George Wolfe at the bride's father's house. The first birth and death in the community was an infant child of a family named Kimbrick. David Wolfe was the first Supervisor, a local leader.
Who Lives in Liberty?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 218 | — | |
| 1970 | 369 | — | |
| 1980 | 587 | 59.1% | |
| 1990 | 541 | −7.8% | |
| 2000 | 519 | −4.1% | |
| 2010 | 516 | −0.6% | |
| 2020 | 543 | 5.2% | |
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As of the 2020 census, there were 543 people living in Liberty. These people made up 140 households, and 107 of these were families. The village had about 1,388.75 people per square mile (536.09 per square kilometer).
Most of the people in Liberty are White (94.48%). A smaller number are African American (0.74%), from other races (1.10%), or from two or more races (3.68%). About 1.84% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Households and Families
Out of the 140 households, almost half (49.3%) had children under 18 living with them. Most households (59.29%) were married couples living together. About 17.14% had a female head of household without a husband present. About 23.57% of all households were individuals living alone. Of those, 16.43% were people aged 65 or older living by themselves.
The average household in Liberty had about 3.35 people. The average family had about 2.84 people.
Age and Income
The people in Liberty are of various ages. About 30.4% were under 18 years old. About 20.9% were 65 years or older. The average age in the village was 40.8 years.
The median income for a household in Liberty was $63,333. For families, the median income was $70,804. The average income per person in the village was $23,995. This means that for a family of four, the average income would be about $74,728 per year.
Education and Jobs
Compared to the national average, a smaller percentage of people in Liberty have a college degree. About 10.26% of people over 25 years old have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Many jobs in Liberty involve physical labor. About 35.9% of the workers in Liberty have "blue-collar" jobs, which is higher than the national average. Overall, many people in Liberty work in office and administrative support (14.82%), sales (8.99%), and farm management (6.91%).
Ancestry and Marriage
The people living in Liberty come from different backgrounds. The most common ancestries include German, English, and Irish. In Liberty, about 62% of adults are married.
School Systems in Liberty
Liberty has its own school system for students of all ages.
Liberty High School
Liberty High School is located at 505 N. Park Street. It serves students in grades 9 through 12. About 175 students attend the high school.
Liberty Elementary School
Liberty Elementary School is also located at 505 N. Park Street. This school teaches younger students from pre-kindergarten all the way up to eighth grade.
See also
In Spanish: Liberty (Illinois) para niños
