West Liberty, Pennsylvania facts for kids
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West Liberty, Pennsylvania
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Location of West Liberty in Butler County, Pennsylvania.
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 West Liberty, Pennsylvania
Location in Pennsylvania
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| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Butler |
| Settled | 1829 |
| Incorporated | 1903 |
| Government | |
| • Type | Borough council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.88 sq mi (10.04 km2) |
| • Land | 3.85 sq mi (9.97 km2) |
| • Water | 0.03 sq mi (0.08 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,210 ft (370 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 343 |
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330 |
| • Density | 85.76/sq mi (33.11/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| FIPS code | 42-83376 |
West Liberty is a small town, also called a borough, located in Butler County, Pennsylvania, in the United States. In 2010, about 343 people lived there. It's a quiet community with a rich history.
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Where is West Liberty Located?
West Liberty is found in the northwestern part of Butler County, Pennsylvania. It's surrounded by other areas like Brady Township to the east and south, Worth Township to the west, and Slippery Rock Township to the north.
The town sits in a valley near a stream called Hogue Run. It also stretches north towards Slippery Rock Creek. The total area of West Liberty is about 10 square kilometers (3.88 square miles). A very small part of this area, about 0.08 square kilometers (0.03 square miles), is water.
How Many People Live in West Liberty?
The number of people living in West Liberty has changed over the years. Here's a quick look at its population:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 199 | — | |
| 1920 | 193 | −3.0% | |
| 1930 | 191 | −1.0% | |
| 1940 | 220 | 15.2% | |
| 1950 | 245 | 11.4% | |
| 1960 | 201 | −18.0% | |
| 1970 | 224 | 11.4% | |
| 1980 | 301 | 34.4% | |
| 1990 | 282 | −6.3% | |
| 2000 | 325 | 15.2% | |
| 2010 | 343 | 5.5% | |
| 2019 (est.) | 330 | −3.8% | |
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In the year 2000, there were 325 people living in West Liberty. These people lived in 118 different homes, and 92 of these were families. Most of the people living in the borough were White.
Who Lives in West Liberty Homes?
In 2000, about 31% of the homes had children under 18 living there. Most homes, about 67%, were married couples living together. Some homes had a female head of household without a husband. About 17% of all homes were single individuals, and some of these were people aged 65 or older living alone.
On average, about 2.75 people lived in each home, and families had about 3.07 people.
What is the Age Range of Residents?
The people in West Liberty are of different ages. In 2000:
- About 24% of the population was under 18 years old.
- About 9% was between 18 and 24 years old.
- About 29% was between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 27% was between 45 and 64 years old.
- About 11% was 65 years old or older.
The average age of people in West Liberty was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were about 115 males.
Education in West Liberty
Students in West Liberty attend schools that are part of the Slippery Rock Area School District.
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Location of West Liberty in Butler County, Pennsylvania.
