Categories in Liberal, Kansas
Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Liberal, Kansas
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments | Average Age of Business |
|---|---|---|
| Health and medical | 219 | 29 years |
| Restaurants | 130 | 30 years |
| Shopping | 92 | 35 years |
| Physicians and surgeons | 86 | 20 years |
| Car repair | 85 | 33 years |
| Public administration | 76 | 49 years |
| Religion | 75 | 40 years |
| Construction of buildings | 73 | 33 years |
| Finance other | 71 | 54 years |
| Lawyers legal | 68 | 29 years |
| Real estate | 58 | 31 years |
| Automotive | 58 | 34 years |
| Accountants | 56 | 31 years |
| Gas station | 49 | 33 years |
| Education | 48 | 45 years |
| Clothing stores | 46 | 32 years |
| Electronics stores | 43 | 30 years |
| Freight/commercial transport | 43 | 31 years |
| Shopping other | 42 | 30 years |
Liberal, Kansas Facts
| Area | 11.8 mi² |
| Population | 18,014 |
| Male Population | 9,291 (51.6%) |
| Female Population | 8,723 (48.4%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +1.3% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | -8.1% |
| Median Age | 28.6 years (Male: 27.7, Female: 29.6) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $48,846 (2022) |
| Area Codes | 620 |
| Neighborhoods | Liberal, East Colorado Springs |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Central Daylight Time |
| Lat & Lng | 37.04308, -100.92100 |
| Zip Codes | 67905 |
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Liberal, Kansas Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 17,791 | 19,778 | 19,612 | 19,875 | 18,014 | 18,497 | 18,977 |
| Population Density | 1,510.8 / mi² | 1,679.5 / mi² | 1,665.4 / mi² | 1,687.7 / mi² | 1,529.7 / mi² | 1,570.7 / mi² | 1,611.5 / mi² |
Liberal, Kansas Population change from 2000 to 2020
Decrease of 8.1% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal, Kansas | +1.3% | -8.9% | -8.1% |
| Kansas | — | — | — |
| United States | — | — | — |
Liberal, Kansas Median Age
Median Age: 28.6 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal, Kansas | 28.6 yrs | 29.6 yrs | 27.7 yrs |
| Kansas | 36 yrs | 37.4 yrs | 34.7 yrs |
| United States | 37.4 yrs | 38.7 yrs | 36.1 yrs |
Liberal, Kansas Population Density
Population Density: 1,530 / mi²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal, Kansas | 18,014 | 11.78 sq mi | 1,530 / mi² |
| Kansas | 2.9 million | 82,278.3 sq mi | 35.4 / mi² |
| United States | 321.6 million | 3,796,740.8 sq mi | 84.7 / mi² |
Liberal, Kansas Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1860 to 2100
- JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
- CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
- [Link] Klein Goldewijk, K., Beusen, A., Doelman, J., and Stehfest, E.: Anthropogenic land use estimates for the Holocene – HYDE 3.2, Earth Syst. Sci. Data, 9, 927–953, https://doi.org/10.5194/essd-9-927-2017, 2017.
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Liberal, Kansas
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Liberal, Kansas Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $29,581 | $33,162 | $38,252 | $47,621 | $60,726 | $58,478 | $45,945 | $48,846 |
| Total GDP | $508.1M | $590.5M | $690.2M | $857.4M | $1.1B | $1.1B | $834.3M | $896.6M |
Liberal, Kansas CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal, Kansas | 284,674 tn | 15.8 tn | 24,173.9 tons/mi² |
| Kansas | 60,730,954 tn | 20.82 tn | 738.1 tons/mi² |
| United States | 5,664,619,810 tn | 17.62 tn | 1,492 tons/mi² |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 284,674 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 15.8 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/mi²/year) | 24,173.9 tons/mi² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | High (9) |
* Risk, particularly concerning flood or landslide, may not be for the entire area.
- Dilley, M., R.S. Chen, U. Deichmann, A.L. Lerner-Lam, M. Arnold, J. Agwe, P. Buys, O. Kjekstad, B. Lyon, and G. Yetman. 2005. Natural Disaster Hotspots: A Global Risk Analysis. Washington, D.C.: World Bank. https://doi.org/10.1596/0-8213-5930-4.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University, and International Research Institute for Climate and Society - IRI - Columbia University. 2005. Global Drought Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4VX0DFT.
Recent Nearby Earthquakes
Magnitude 3.0 and greater
| Date▼ | Time↕ | Magnitude↕ | Distance↕ | Depth↕ | Location↕ | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/15/74 | 1:33 PM | 4.5 | 63.6 km | 24,000 m | Oklahoma | usgs.gov |
Liberal, Kansas
Liberal is the county seat of Seward County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2010 census, the city population was 20,525.
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