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A town of 867.
Among 248 Missouri towns, just 1 have a higher median age than Liberty Township. Liberty Township has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
The archive holds 1 old photo or paper going back to 1904 and 2 maps from 1924 on.
Explore the history →Who provides power, water and the rest in Liberty Township, and how to reach them.
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 18, 2024.
Ordered by what stands out in Liberty Township.
31% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor’s degree or more, vs 32% across Missouri. 18% never finished high school.
52% women, 48% men
That’s an even split within the survey’s margin of ±7.5 points. Across Missouri, 50.7% of residents are women.
| Liberty Township | MO | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 2.2% | 11.9% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 6.6% | 10.4% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 6.6% | 9.1% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 3.4% | 13.2% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 5.2% | 12.8% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 19.4% | 11.6% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 15.8% | 13% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 26.4% | 10.6% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 14.4% | 7.3% | 7% |
| No diploma | 18.1% | 8.1% | 10.4% |
| High school | 39.3% | 30.2% | 26% |
| Some college | 8.2% | 20.8% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 3.6% | 8.4% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 9.5% | 19.8% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 21.3% | 12.6% | 14.1% |
U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates · in a town of 900, single groups can be off by several points
Most working residents leave Liberty Township for work: only 1% work in town. 4.8% of Liberty Township residents live below the poverty line, below both the Missouri town median (14%) and the median of U.S. towns (9.6%). Since 2013, Liberty Township has lost 159 jobs, to 116 in 2023.
| Liberty Township | Missouri towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Below the poverty line | 4.8% | 14% | 9.6% |
| Working residents who work in town | 1.4% | 13% | 8% |
| Average trip to work | 28 minutes | 22 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Median household income | $72,000 | $62,000 | $80,000 |
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 69% of U.S. communities.
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Liberty Township has chilly winters and warm summers. July afternoons reach 87°, January nights drop to 17° and about 19 inches of snow falls in a winter.
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Liberty Township beats the Missouri average on 0 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 13. 20% of adults smoke cigarettes in Liberty Township.
| Liberty Township | Missouri towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 20% | 17% | 14% |
| Get no exercise (CDC PLACES) | 35% | 30% | 25% |
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 42% | 37% | 35% |
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 15% | 12% | 12% |
| What stands out | Liberty Township | MO |
|---|---|---|
| More adults with COPD | 11.7% | 8% |
| More adults with heart disease | 9.4% | 6.8% |
| More adults who have had a stroke | 4.8% | 3.6% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
7.8 miles of trail in 0 parks and preserves.
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
None within 15 miles of Liberty Township; the nearest are
About 1 of every 100 Liberty Township residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Missouri.
Where Liberty Township’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
Township in Daviess County, Missouri, U.S.
Liberty Township is a township in Daviess County, Missouri, United States. At the 2020 census, its population was 865. Liberty Township was established in 1869.
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Liberty Township has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.