**History of Liberty, Missouri:**
– Liberty was settled in 1822 and became the county seat of Clay County.
– Named for the American concept of liberty.
– David Rice Atchison and Alexander William Doniphan defended Mormon settlers’ rights in the 1830s.
– Atchison and Doniphan were ordered to arrest Mormon founder Joseph Smith Jr. in 1838.
– Several historic sites in Liberty are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
**Geography and Demographics:**
– Liberty is located approximately six miles north of the Missouri River.
– City covers a total area of 29.15 square miles, with most being land.
– Situated along I-35 and Missouri Route 291 with a small water area of 0.12 square miles.
– Population growth over the decades with 30,167 residents in 2020.
– Average household size is 2.8 persons, with a median age of approximately 35.8 years.
– Diverse racial makeup with White residents being the majority.
**2020 Census Data:**
– Census counted 30,167 people in Liberty with a diverse racial makeup.
– Approximately 32.8% of households had children under 18 years old.
– Median household income was $78,184, and median family income was $90,839.
– Around 3.3% of families in Liberty were below the poverty line.
**Economy and Major Employers:**
– Major employers include Hallmark distribution warehouse, Ferrellgas operations headquarters, and B&B Theatres corporate office.
– Liberty offers diverse employment opportunities supported by various industries.
**Notable People and Cultural References:**
– Notable individuals include David Allen, Ken Boyer, Greg Canuteson, James Dewees, and Alexander William Doniphan.
– Cultural references include Liberty Jail, now a museum and tourist site, and the Clay County Historical Society Museum.
– Twin town relationship with Diekirch, Luxembourg.
Liberty is a city in and the county seat of Clay County, Missouri, United States and is a suburb of Kansas City, located in the Kansas City Metropolitan Area. As of the 2020 United States Census the population was 30,167. Liberty is home to William Jewell College.
Liberty, Missouri | |
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 Historic Clay County Courthouse in Liberty, Missouri | |
 Location in the state of Missouri and in Clay County | |
| Coordinates: 39°14′27″N 94°25′08″W / 39.24083°N 94.41889°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Missouri |
| County | Clay |
| Incorporated | May 7, 1829 (as a town), 1851 (as a city) |
| Government | |
| • Type | Mayor-Council-Administrator |
| • Mayor | Greg Canuteson |
| Area | |
| • Total | 29.16 sq mi (75.52 km2) |
| • Land | 29.03 sq mi (75.19 km2) |
| • Water | 0.13 sq mi (0.33 km2) |
| Elevation | 863 ft (263 m) |
| Population (2020) | |
| • Total | 30,167 |
| • Density | 1,039.09/sq mi (401.19/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−5 (CDT) |
| ZIP codes | 64068, 64069 |
| Area code | 816 |
| FIPS code | 29-42032 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2395700 |
| Website | www |
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Liberty, Missouri:
Liberty is a city in the state of Missouri, located in the United States. It is a suburb of Kansas City and is known for its historic downtown area, educational institutions, and community events.