Liberty County, Texas
Liberty County: County in Texas, United States
About
Liberty County is a county located in the U.S. state of Texas. As of the 2010 census, the population was 75,643 and a population density of 25 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 91,547 inhabitants. Its county seat is Liberty. The county was created 188 years ago in 1835.
Liberty County is located in southeastern Texas near the Trinity River. It was created in 1831 as one of the original counties when Texas was still under Mexican rule. The county was named for its early settlers' devotion to liberty.
The town of Liberty became the county seat in 1830. The original settlers migrated from the southern United States seeking inexpensive and fertile land.
Key Facts About Liberty County Today
Population: As of 2021, Liberty County has over 88,000 residents. The largest city is Liberty with about 10,000 people.
Major Industries: The economy is driven by oil refining, petrochemicals, lumber, healthcare, retail, and education. ExxonMobil and Dow Chemical have major plants here.
Attractions: Top attractions are the Liberty Municipal Park, Trinity River National Wildlife Refuge, Sam Houston Regional Library and Research Center, and historic homes.
Things to See and Do in Liberty County
Some top attractions and activities in Liberty County include:
- Wildlife viewing in the wetlands of Trinity River National Wildlife Refuge
- Researching family history records at the Sam Houston Regional Library
- Camping, boating, and fishing at Liberty Municipal Park
- Touring historic homes and buildings in towns like Liberty and Hardin
- Shopping for antiques and collectibles in downtown Liberty
With its proximity to Houston and mix of industry, nature, and history, Liberty County offers a unique southeast Texas experience.
Quick Facts about Liberty County
| Population : | 91,547 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Texas (United States) |
| Different from : | Liberty County, Liberty County, Liberty County |
| Area : | 3046 km2 |
| Water as percent of area : | 1.5% |
| Land as percent of area : | 98.5% |
| Named for : | Liberty |
| Capital : | Liberty |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1836 |
| Time Zone : | Central Time Zone |
| Local time : | 05:22:04 (16th April 2024) |
| Density : | 30 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 17.37% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Liberty County is located at 30°9'6"N 94°48'44"W (30.1516100, -94.8122100). It has 7 neighbors: Chambers County, Hardin County, Harris County, Jefferson County, Montgomery County, Polk County and San Jacinto County.
Liberty County map
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The largest city of Liberty County is Dayton with a population of 8,628. Other cities include, Cleveland population 7,858, Franklin population 1,643, Daisetta population 1,175 and Ames population 1,064. See all Liberty County cities & populated places.
Liberty County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Liberty County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Dayton | 8,628 | City in Liberty County, Texas, United States |
| Cleveland | 7,858 | City in Liberty County, Texas |
| Franklin | 1,643 | City in Robertson County, Texas, United States |
| Daisetta | 1,175 | City in Liberty County, Texas, United States |
| Ames | 1,064 | City in Liberty County, Texas, United States |
| Hardin | 966 | City in Liberty County, Texas, United States |
| Kenefick | 722 | Town of the United States |
| Devers | 545 | City in Liberty County, Texas, United States |
| North Cleveland | 313 | City in Liberty County, Texas, United States |
| Woodson | 237 | Town of the United States |
| Dayton Lakes | 107 | City in Liberty County, Texas, United States |
- Official Website
Official website of Liberty County
Liberty County has 7 neighbours.
- Chambers County county in Texas, United States
- Hardin County county in Texas, United States
- Harris County county in Texas, United States
- Jefferson County county in Texas, United States
- Montgomery County county in Texas, United States
- Polk County county in Texas, United States
- San Jacinto County county in Texas, United States
- Liberty
Demographics
The population of Liberty County increased by 17.37% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 75,643 | - | census |
| 2011 | 75,990 | 0.46% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 76,370 | 0.5% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 76,849 | 0.62% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 78,045 | 1.53% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 79,537 | 1.88% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 81,354 | 2.23% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 83,597 | 2.68% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 85,802 | 2.57% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 88,219 | 2.74% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 91,547 | 3.64% | estimation process |
People born in Liberty County (1)
U.S. herpetologist and mammalogist (1912–1984) William Franklin Blair was born in Liberty County
Other places with the same name (4)
- Liberty County , Georgia county in Texas, United States with a population of 63,004 people.
- Liberty County , Florida county in Florida, United States of America with a population of 8,364 people.
- Liberty County , Montana county in Montana, United States with a population of 2,369 people.
Texas Other Counties (more counties)
| County Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Harris County | 4,738,253 | County in Texas, United States |
| Dallas County | 2,635,888 | County in Texas, United States |
| Houston | 2,316,120 | The fourth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Houston metropolitan area. |
| Tarrant County | 2,123,347 | County in Texas, United States |
| Bexar County | 2,026,823 | County in Texas, United States |
| San Antonio | 1,567,118 | The seventh most populous city in the United States and the center of the San Antonio metropolitan area. |
| Dallas | 1,343,266 | The ninth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area. |
| Travis County | 1,300,503 | County in Texas, United States |
| Collin County | 1,072,069 | County in Texas, United States |
| Austin | 995,484 | The eleventh most populous city in the United States and the center of the Austin metropolitan area. |
| Fort Worth | 927,720 | The twelfth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area. |
| Denton County | 919,324 | County in Texas, United States |
| Montopolis | 912,791 | A neighborhood located in Austin, Texas. |
| Hidalgo County | 875,200 | County in New Mexico, United States |
| El Paso County | 841,286 | County in Texas, United States |
| Fort Bend County | 839,706 | County in Texas, United States |
