Liberal, MO is a small city located in the southwestern corner of Missouri. It has a total population of 745 people, which makes it one of the smallest cities in the state. The population density of Liberal is 845 people per square mile, making it slightly more dense than the US overall population average.
The city provides a wide variety of local businesses and organizations that serve the community. Some popular local businesses are Liberal Barbecue & Grill, Bob’s Country Store and Deli, and T&T Trucking LLC. There are many year-round outdoor activities available to residents including hunting, fishing, camping and hiking as well as organized sports such as basketball, softball, football and soccer leagues. Other organizations such as Girl Scouts, 4-H Clubs and Kiwanis International have chapters in Liberal that provide opportunities for growth to children and adults alike. Lastly, several annual sporting events take place each year such as the Southwest Missouri Special Olympics Summer Games at Maranatha Baptist University or the Bulldog Classic Family Basketball Tournament held in town each summer.
The population in Liberal is 745. There are 897 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Liberal is 36.5, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Liberal is 2.3, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Liberal
- 49.5% are married
- 15.2% are divorced
- 30.6% are married with children
- 14.8% have children, but are single
Race in Liberal
- 94.2% are White
- 0.0% are Black
- 0.0% are Asian
- 1.8% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 1.0% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 3.0% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander