Liberty
City in Clay County, Missouri

Liberty is a city in Clay County, Missouri, with 30,167 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 886 ft (270 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Glenaire, 2.3 miles SW.
- 30,167residents (2020 Census)
- 886 ftelevation · 270 m
- 29.7 sq miland area · 76.8 km²
- 1,017 / sq mipopulation density
- 64068main ZIP code (3 in total)
About Liberty
Liberty is a city in and the county seat of Clay County, Missouri, United States and is a suburb of Kansas City, located in the Kansas City Metro Area. As of the 2020 United States census the population was 30,167. Liberty is home to William Jewell College and the historic Liberty Jail.
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Living in Liberty
- Median household income
- $88,542
- Median home value
- $283,300
- Median rent
- $1,160/mo
- Median age
- 37.8
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Liberty had 30,167 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 30,167 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,017 per sq mi (393 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Liberty at a glance
| State | Missouri (MO) |
|---|---|
| County | Clay County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 30,167 (2020) |
| Land area | 29.66 sq mi (76.8 km²) |
| Water area | 0.12 sq mi (0.30 km²) |
| Elevation | 886 ft (270 m) |
| Coordinates | 39.2413° N, 94.4194° W |
| ZIP codes | 64068, 64157, 64158 |
| Official website | ci.liberty.mo.us |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2942032 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Liberty
- Glenaire2.3 mi SW
- Pleasant Valley3.7 mi SW
- Claycomo4.3 mi SW
- River Bend4.6 mi S
- Birmingham5.4 mi S
- Missouri City6.3 mi E
- Sugar Creek6.8 mi S
- Randolph7.1 mi SW
- Gladstone7.7 mi W
- Mosby7.9 mi NE
- Oakview8.4 mi W
- Kearney8.5 mi N
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Liberty
What county is Liberty in?
Liberty is in Clay County, Missouri.
What is the population of Liberty, MO?
30,167 people lived in Liberty at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Liberty, MO?
The main ZIP code is 64068. Other ZIP codes: 64157, 64158.
What is the elevation of Liberty?
886 feet (270 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Liberty?
Glenaire (2.3 mi), Pleasant Valley (3.7 mi), Claycomo (4.3 mi), River Bend (4.6 mi), Birmingham (5.4 mi).
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