Liberty (village), New York

Liberty is a village located in Sullivan County, New York. As of the 2000 census, the village had a total population of 3,975.

The Village of Liberty is in the Town of Liberty by New York Route 17.

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History

The village was incorporated in 1870.

Geography

Liberty is located at 41°47'52" North, 74°44'34" West (41.797792, -74.742829)Template:GR.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 6.2 km² (2.4 mi²). None of the area is covered with water.

Demographics

As of the censusTemplate:GR of 2000, there are 3,975 people, 1,646 households, and 893 families residing in the village. The population density is 642.2/km² (1,660.3/mi²). There are 2,071 housing units at an average density of 334.6/km² (865.0/mi²). The racial makeup of the village is 76.58% White, 13.89% Black or African American, 0.30% Native American, 1.94% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 5.38% from other races, and 1.91% from two or more races. 14.21% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There are 1,646 households out of which 30.1% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 32.8% are married couples living together, 16.5% have a female householder with no husband present, and 45.7% are non-families. 38.4% of all households are made up of individuals and 17.2% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.30 and the average family size is 3.09.

In the village the population is spread out with 25.5% under the age of 18, 7.3% from 18 to 24, 25.2% from 25 to 44, 23.4% from 45 to 64, and 18.6% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 40 years. For every 100 females there are 84.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 79.7 males.

The median income for a household in the village is $27,903, and the median income for a family is $35,265. Males have a median income of $26,823 versus $27,813 for females. The per capita income for the village is $19,180. 15.3% of the population and 12.7% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 13.5% of those under the age of 18 and 12.0% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.

Warning

The local water department advises against drinking tap water in the villiage limits, due to an accident several years ago, that containmented the water supply with gasoline.

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