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Liberty city, KY

ZIP 42539 — People & Community

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Working ClassLow Snow Area

Demographics, education attainment, health access, and community lifestyle

Population & Demographics in 42539

42539 has a population of 9,406 with a median age of 41.4 yrs (48.8% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
97.0%+57% vs US avg
x
Black
0.7%-95% vs US avg
x
Asian
0.0%-100% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
4.0%-79% vs US avg
x
Age Groups
0–17
22.1%+1% vs US avg
x
18–64
56.8%-8% vs US avg
x
65+
21.1%+29% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
23.0%+107% vs US avg
x
High school
46.5%+77% vs US avg
x
Some college
18.4%-36% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
12.1%-64% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
49.0%+2% vs US avg
x
Never married
28.0%-17% vs US avg
x
Divorced
12.7%+23% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
10.2%
x
Diversity Index
6/100

Higher = more diverse (Simpson index from race/ethnicity)

Social & household profile

Poverty, nativity, veterans, disability, family structure, and births (ACS).

Poverty Rate
24.3%+111% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
13.1%-6% vs US avg
x
Veterans
5.7%-6% vs US avg
x
Disability
19.4%+44% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
5.5%-33% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
96.5%+1564% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
AmericanEnglishGerman

Health & Community Indicators in 42539

Poverty Rate
24.3%+111% vs US avg
x
Veterans
5.7%-6% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
13.1%-6% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
5.5%-33% vs US avg
x
Disability
19.4%+44% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
12.4%+55% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
15.0%+28% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.2%-98% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
96.5%+1564% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population9,406
Median age41.4
Poverty rate24.3%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White97.0%
Hispanic4.0%
Black0.7%
Asian0.0%
Foreign-born13.1%