North Liberty, Indiana facts for kids
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North Liberty, Indiana
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North Liberty Park
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Location of North Liberty in St. Joseph County, Indiana.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | St. Joseph |
| Township | Liberty |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.04 sq mi (2.69 km2) |
| • Land | 1.04 sq mi (2.69 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 732 ft (223 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,623 |
| • Density | 1,560.58/sq mi (602.76/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
46554
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| Area code(s) | 574 |
| FIPS code | 18-54918 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2396821 |
North Liberty is a small town located in Liberty Township, within St. Joseph County, in the state of Indiana, United States. In 2020, about 1,623 people lived there. North Liberty is part of the larger South Bend-Mishawaka Metropolitan Statistical Area. This means it's connected to the bigger cities of South Bend and Mishawaka.
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History of North Liberty
North Liberty was first planned out in the mid-1830s. Some records say it was in 1836, while others suggest 1837. The town's post office has been open for a very long time, since 1847.
Two important places in North Liberty are recognized for their historical value. The North Liberty Historic District and North Liberty Park are both listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This list includes places that are important to the history of the United States.
Geography and Location
North Liberty covers a total area of about 2.69 square kilometers (or 1.04 square miles). All of this area is land. There are no large bodies of water within the town's boundaries.
Population Changes Over Time
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1870 | 223 | — | |
| 1880 | 346 | 55.2% | |
| 1900 | 504 | — | |
| 1910 | 681 | 35.1% | |
| 1920 | 684 | 0.4% | |
| 1930 | 823 | 20.3% | |
| 1940 | 978 | 18.8% | |
| 1950 | 1,165 | 19.1% | |
| 1960 | 1,241 | 6.5% | |
| 1970 | 1,259 | 1.5% | |
| 1980 | 1,211 | −3.8% | |
| 1990 | 1,366 | 12.8% | |
| 2000 | 1,402 | 2.6% | |
| 2010 | 1,896 | 35.2% | |
| 2020 | 1,623 | −14.4% | |
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The population of North Liberty has changed quite a bit over the years. In 1870, only 223 people lived there. By 1950, the population had grown to over 1,000 residents. The town saw its highest population in 2010, with 1,896 people. By 2020, the number had slightly decreased to 1,623.
Who Lives in North Liberty?
Based on the 2010 census, there were 1,896 people living in North Liberty. Most residents, about 96.2%, were White. A small percentage of the population included African American, Native American, and Asian individuals. About 2.5% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
The average age of people in North Liberty was about 30.6 years old. A large portion of the residents, 32.8%, were under 18 years old. This shows that many families with children live in the town. About 10.9% of the population was 65 years or older.
Education in North Liberty
Students in North Liberty attend schools that are part of the John Glenn School Corporation. The elementary school in town is North Liberty Elementary School. After elementary school, students go to Urey Middle School and then John Glenn High School. Both of these secondary schools are located in Walkerton, a nearby town.
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