West Liberty, Kentucky
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West Liberty is a city located in Morgan County, Kentucky. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 3,277. It is the county seat of Morgan CountyTemplate:GR.
Geography
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Location of West Liberty, Kentucky
West Liberty is located at 37°54'59" North, 83°15'41" West (37.916320, -83.261386)Template:GR.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 11.5 km² (4.4 mi²). 11.5 km² (4.4 mi²) of it is land and none of it is covered by water.
Demographics
As of the censusTemplate:GR of 2000, there are 3,277 people, 696 households, and 446 families residing in the city. The population density is 285.6/km² (739.3/mi²). There are 758 housing units at an average density of 66.1/km² (171.0/mi²). The racial makeup of the city is 79.43% White, 18.19% African American, 0.40% Native American, 0.21% Asian, 0.06% Pacific Islander, 0.21% from other races, and 1.50% from two or more races. 1.25% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There are 696 households out of which 27.6% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 47.7% are married couples living together, 14.1% have a female householder with no husband present, and 35.8% are non-families. 32.8% of all households are made up of individuals and 14.7% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.15 and the average family size is 2.71.
In the city the population is spread out with 10.1% under the age of 18, 14.8% from 18 to 24, 44.2% from 25 to 44, 19.4% from 45 to 64, and 11.5% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 36 years. For every 100 females there are 264.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 297.4 males.
The median income for a household in the city is $21,429, and the median income for a family is $30,875. Males have a median income of $25,417 versus $19,464 for females. The per capita income for the city is $11,215. 28.6% of the population and 25.7% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 41.6% of those under the age of 18 and 26.4% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.