Liberty town, Maine
Liberty town profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Liberty town is a geographic entity located in Waldo County, Maine. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 945. The land area covers 26.00 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 945 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 40.5 yrs | ±6.8 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 434 | ±88 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 826 | ±107 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 434 | ±88 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 392 | ±90 |
| Median Home Value | $229,600 | ±$31,081 |
| Median Gross Rent | $559 | ±$193 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $71,146 | ±$15,253 |
| Per Capita Income | $33,965 | ±$5,005 |
| Poverty Rate | 14.8% | ±7.5% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 143 | ±78 |
| Unemployment Rate | 10.9% | ±8.3% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 425 | ±113 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 93.5% | ±9.5% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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GUS Population: 947 (2024)
ID: 166322
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: CHAIRMAN OF SELECT BOARD
PO BOX 116, LIBERTY ME 04949-0116
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GUS Population: 40,617 (2024)
ID: 166156
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: COUNTY CLERK
39B SPRING ST, BELFAST ME 04915-6439
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Liberty | KG-05 | Liberty, ME | |
| Regular School Nearby | 04-05 | Waterville, ME | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | Albion, ME | |
| Regular School Nearby | 02-05 | Searsmont, ME | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-08 | Appleton, ME | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Rockport, ME | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-04 | Rockport, ME | |
| Regular School Nearby | 05-08 | Camden, ME | |
| Regular School Nearby | 05-08 | China, ME | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-04 | China, ME |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Maine Media College
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College | 17.6 mi away | 70 Camden Street, Rockport, ME, 04856-5952 |
2072368581
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IVAN O. DAVIS-LIBERTY LIBRARY
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Library | 2.1 mi away | 59 MAIN STREET, LIBERTY, ME, 04949 |
(207) 589-3161
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Thomas College
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College | 19.5 mi away | 180 W River Rd, Waterville, ME, 04901-5097 |
2078591111
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PALERMO COMMUNITY LIBRARY
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Library | 2.9 mi away | 2789 ROUTE 3, PALERMO, ME, 04354 |
(207) 993-6088
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Kennebec Valley Community College
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College | 20.7 mi away | 92 Western Ave, Fairfield, ME, 04937-1367 |
2074535000
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GIBBS LIBRARY
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Library | 6.8 mi away | 40 OLD UNION ROAD, WASHINGTON, ME, 04574 |
(207) 845-2663
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Colby College
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College | 21.1 mi away | 4000 Mayflower Hill Drive, Waterville, ME, 04901-8840 |
2078594000
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SEARSMONT TOWN LIBRARY
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Library | 6.9 mi away | 37 MAIN ST. SOUTH, SEARSMONT, ME, 04973 |
(207) 342-5549
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Capilo School of Hair Design
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College Vocational | 22.2 mi away | 43 Bridge Street, Augusta, ME, 04330-0000 |
2076219941200
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MILDRED STEVENS WILLIAMS MEMORIAL LIBRARY
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Library | 7.0 mi away | 2916 SENNEBEC ROAD, APPLETON, ME, 04862 |
(207) 785-5656
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at W ROCKPORT 1 NNW, ME US, located 15.4 miles from Liberty town. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30.3° | 12.0° | 21.2° | 4.75" | 17.2" |
| February | 32.5° | 13.6° | 23.1° | 4.20" | 19.2" |
| March | 39.6° | 22.2° | 30.9° | 5.01" | 11.3" |
| April | 51.4° | 33.6° | 42.5° | 5.21" | 3.5" |
| May | 62.4° | 44.1° | 53.3° | 4.22" | 0.0" |
| June | 70.8° | 53.5° | 62.1° | 4.49" | 0.0" |
| July | 76.7° | 59.6° | 68.2° | 3.20" | 0.0" |
| August | 76.3° | 59.2° | 67.7° | 3.37" | 0.0" |
| September | 69.0° | 51.9° | 60.5° | 4.49" | 0.0" |
| October | 57.2° | 40.9° | 49.0° | 6.07" | 0.2" |
| November | 46.7° | 31.1° | 38.9° | 5.27" | 2.3" |
| December | 36.4° | 20.2° | 28.3° | 5.92" | 15.0" |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belfast city | City | 15.7 mi | — |
| Camden CDP | CDP | 17.0 mi | — |
| Unity CDP | CDP | 17.2 mi | — |
| Winslow CDP | CDP | 18.5 mi | — |
| Waldoboro CDP | CDP | 19.2 mi | — |
| Rockland city | City | 19.8 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 2302739055. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.