Population 23,769 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in North Liberty
Household size in North Liberty
| Period | North Liberty | Iowa | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.35 | 2.44 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.47 | 2.45 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.64 | 2.43 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.62 | 2.43 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.26 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
Households in North Liberty average 2.62 people, about the same as the country as a whole (2.65). The typical household here is bigger than in Iowa as a whole, where it has 2.43 people. Since 2006–10, household size has climbed from 2.35, even as the national average fell.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in North Liberty
| Period | North Liberty | Iowa | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 31.6 | 38.8 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 32.0 | 39.3 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 32.6 | 39.7 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 34.8 | 39.8 | 40.1 |
| Change | +3.2 | +1.0 | +2.3 |
With a median age of just 34.8, North Liberty is far younger than the country as a whole (40.1), a population that tilts toward young adults and children. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 31.6, as it has nationally. Of the 98 Iowa cities with 5,000+ people, only seven are younger.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in North Liberty
| Period | North Liberty | Iowa | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.8% | 9.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 9.8% | 9.9% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 8.5% | 10.0% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 8.4% | 10.0% | 11.6% |
| Change | −1.3 pts | +0.6 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 8.4% of households in North Liberty, well below the national share of 11.6%. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has edged down 1.3 points, as it has nationally.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in North Liberty
Renters in North Liberty
| Period | North Liberty | Iowa | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 25.2% | 26.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 27.2% | 28.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 27.3% | 28.9% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 31.0% | 28.3% | 34.8% |
| Change | +5.7 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in North Liberty own their homes; 31.0% rent, a little below the national share of 34.8%. Among homeowners, 22.6% have no mortgage at all, well below the national share of 39.8%. Rentals cluster in the center; owners are most common in the northeast. The renter share has risen 5.7 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in North Liberty
| Period | North Liberty | Iowa | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.8% | 8.7% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 3.0% | 8.6% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.8% | 9.4% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 6.0% | 8.8% | 9.6% |
| Change | +0.2 pts | +0.1 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is on the low side in North Liberty: 6.0% of homes sit empty, against 9.6% nationally, which points to steady demand for housing. Compared with other Iowa cities, North Liberty has a lower vacancy rate than most.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in North Liberty
| Period | North Liberty | Iowa | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1999 | 1965 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 2000 | 1967 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 2001 | 1969 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 2003 | 1971 | 1980 |
| Change | +4 | +6 | +6 |
Much of the housing in North Liberty is relatively new: half of its homes were built after 2003, compared with 1980 for the U.S. as a whole. The median year built has moved up from 1999 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the southwest, the oldest in the center. Of the 98 Iowa cities with 5,000+ people, only five have newer homes.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in North Liberty
| Period | North Liberty | Iowa | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $822 | $669 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,066 | $732 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,097 | $821 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,252 | $1,020 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$430 | +$351 | +$606 |
A typical rental in North Liberty costs $1,252 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Still, rents here are higher than in Iowa overall ($1,020). Rent has climbed $430 a month since 2006–10, up 52%, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 27.1% of the typical renter's income, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in North Liberty
Bachelor's degrees in North Liberty
| Period | North Liberty | Iowa | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 52.2% | 26.5% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 51.4% | 27.9% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 56.0% | 29.3% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 54.8% | 32.3% | 35.6% |
| Change | +2.6 pts | +5.8 pts | +7.2 pts |
North Liberty is highly educated: more than half of adults 25 and older (54.8%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, far above the national share of 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 2.6 points, mirroring the country. Of the 98 Iowa cities with 5,000+ people, only eight have a higher share of college graduates.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in North Liberty
| Period | North Liberty | Iowa | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 97.3% | 90.4% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 97.4% | 91.4% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 97.4% | 92.1% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 98.1% | 93.0% | 89.3% |
| Change | +0.8 pts | +2.7 pts | +4.3 pts |
Finishing high school is nearly universal in North Liberty: 98.1% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has edged up 0.8 points, a smaller shift than nationally. Only five of the 98 Iowa cities with 5,000+ people have a higher share of high school graduates.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in North Liberty
| Period | North Liberty | Iowa | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.2% | 5.2% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 1.1% | 5.4% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 1.0% | 3.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.6% | 3.7% | 5.4% |
| Change | −0.6 pts | −1.5 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in North Liberty has been strong: just 2.6% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Since 2006–10, unemployment has edged down 0.6 points, a smaller shift than nationally. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
North Liberty compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Liberty | 2.62 | 34.8 | 8.4% | 31.0% | 6.0% | 2003 | $1,252 | 54.8% | 98.1% | 2.6% |
| Coralville | 2.28 | 35.9 | 6.4% | 45.1% | 6.1% | 1994 | $1,153 | 56.5% | 95.8% | 2.1% |
| Tiffin | 2.38 | 32.7 | 7.0% | 17.4% | 0.6% | 2011 | $1,200 | 59.8% | 100.0% | 0.5% |
| Twin View Heights | 2.57 | 49.8 | 3.8% | 2.7% | 2.6% | 1988 | $1,176 | 48.0% | 98.9% | 1.5% |
| Solon | 2.66 | 42.9 | 11.0% | 12.4% | 6.0% | 1994 | $1,170 | 49.8% | 97.7% | 2.2% |
| Shueyville | 2.60 | 50.4 | 3.7% | 2.9% | 1.0% | 1988 | $1,203 | 45.8% | 99.1% | 1.8% |
| University Heights | 2.46 | 27.8 | 1.3% | 48.7% | 15.2% | 1966 | $1,546 | 85.5% | 98.7% | 1.0% |
| Morse | 2.44 | 57.2 | 5.7% | 9.7% | 8.5% | 1986 | $1,255 | 57.2% | 98.8% | 6.6% |
| Iowa City | 2.32 | 32.3 | 6.3% | 49.1% | 9.5% | 1984 | $1,206 | 58.7% | 95.3% | 5.1% |
| Swisher | 2.69 | 43.3 | 3.8% | 11.9% | 3.1% | 1984 | $1,189 | 44.9% | 97.2% | 2.5% |
| Oxford | 2.58 | 33.6 | 12.1% | 19.8% | 3.3% | 1978 | $1,193 | 34.7% | 98.8% | 9.3% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up North Liberty. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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