Liberal
City in Seward County, Kansas
Liberal is a city in Seward County, Kansas, with 19,825 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 2,835 ft (864 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Little Ponderosa, 6.5 miles SE.
- 19,825residents (2020 Census)
- 2,835 ftelevation · 864 m
- 12.0 sq miland area · 31.2 km²
- 1,648 / sq mipopulation density
- 67901ZIP code
About Liberal
Liberal is a city in and the county seat of Seward County, Kansas, United States. As of 2024, the population of the city was 18,743. It is located in southwestern Kansas, along U.S. Route 54 highway, near the Kansas-Oklahoma state line. Liberal is the home of Seward County Community College.
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Living in Liberal
- Median household income
- $63,706
- Median home value
- $137,100
- Median rent
- $900/mo
- Median age
- 30.6
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Liberal had 19,825 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 19,825 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,648 per sq mi (636 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Liberal at a glance
| State | Kansas (KS) |
|---|---|
| County | Seward County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 19,825 (2020) |
| Land area | 12.03 sq mi (31.2 km²) |
| Water area | 0.22 sq mi (0.57 km²) |
| Elevation | 2,835 ft (864 m) |
| Coordinates | 37.0461° N, 100.9277° W |
| ZIP code | 67901 |
| Official website | CityOfLiberal.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2039825 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Liberal
- Little Ponderosa, OK6.5 mi SE
- Tyrone, OK9.9 mi SW
- Turpin, OK12.4 mi S
- Baker, OK13.1 mi S
- Kismet16.6 mi NE
- Hooker, OK20.4 mi SW
- Adams, OK21.7 mi S
- Forgan, OK23.6 mi SE
- Plains23.9 mi NE
- Hugoton24.6 mi W
- Moscow24.6 mi NW
- Satanta27.3 mi N
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Liberal
What county is Liberal in?
Liberal is in Seward County, Kansas.
What is the population of Liberal, KS?
19,825 people lived in Liberal at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Liberal, KS?
The ZIP code of Liberal is 67901.
What is the elevation of Liberal?
2,835 feet (864 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Liberal?
Little Ponderosa (6.5 mi), Tyrone (9.9 mi), Turpin (12.4 mi), Baker (13.1 mi), Kismet (16.6 mi).
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