Liberty (village), New York facts for kids
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Liberty, New York
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Location of Liberty village in Sullivan County, New York
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| Country | United States |
| State | New York |
| County | Sullivan |
| Town | Liberty |
| Incorporated | 1870 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.63 sq mi (6.80 km2) |
| • Land | 2.62 sq mi (6.79 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.01 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,506 ft (459 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 4,700 |
| • Density | 1,793.21/sq mi (692.44/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
12754
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| Area code(s) | 845 |
| FIPS code | 36-42224 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2390940 |
Liberty is a small village located in Sullivan County, New York, in the United States. It's a part of the larger Town of Liberty. In 2020, about 4,700 people lived here. The village is easy to find because it's right next to New York Route 17.
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History of Liberty Village
The area around Liberty was first set up as the Town of Liberty in 1807. However, the village itself became its own official place much later, in 1870.
Several buildings in Liberty are very old and important. They are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This list includes the Munson Diner, the Liberty Downtown Historic District, St. Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Church, and the Town and Country Building. These places help tell the story of Liberty's past.
Where is Liberty Located?
Liberty is found at these coordinates: 41°47′52″N 74°44′34″W / 41.79778°N 74.74278°W. This helps pinpoint its exact spot on a map.
The village covers a total area of about 2.4 square miles (6.2 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within the village limits.
How Many People Live in Liberty?
The number of people living in Liberty has changed over the years. Here's a quick look at how the population has grown:
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| 1880 | 478 | — | |
| 1890 | 734 | 53.6% | |
| 1900 | 1,760 | 139.8% | |
| 1910 | 2,072 | 17.7% | |
| 1920 | 2,459 | 18.7% | |
| 1930 | 3,427 | 39.4% | |
| 1940 | 3,788 | 10.5% | |
| 1950 | 4,658 | 23.0% | |
| 1960 | 4,704 | 1.0% | |
| 1970 | 4,514 | −4.0% | |
| 1980 | 4,293 | −4.9% | |
| 1990 | 4,128 | −3.8% | |
| 2000 | 3,975 | −3.7% | |
| 2010 | 4,392 | 10.5% | |
| 2020 | 4,700 | 7.0% | |
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In 2000, there were 3,975 people living in Liberty. About 25.5% of the people were under 18 years old. The average age in the village was 40 years.
Famous People from Liberty
- Charles B. Ward was a US Congressman who came from Liberty. He helped make laws for the country.
See also
In Spanish: Liberty (villa) para niños
