Liberty Hill, Texas
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Liberty Hill is a city in Williamson County
, Texas
, United States
. The population was 1,409 at the 2000 census, and 1,491 in the 2005 census estimate.
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According to the United States Census Bureau
, the city has a total area of 1.9 square miles (5.0 km2), of which, 1.9 square miles (4.9 km2) of it is land and 0.52% is water.
of 2000, there were 1,409 people, 459 households, and 358 families residing in the city. The population density
was 738.7 people per square mile (284.8/km2). There were 494 housing units at an average density of 259.0/sq mi (99.9/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 89.21% White, 0.21% African American, 0.64% Native American, 0.50% Asian, 8.23% from other races
, and 1.21% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 18.52% of the population.
There were 459 households out of which 39.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 65.4% were married couples
living together, 6.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 22.0% were non-families. 18.5% of all households were made up of individuals and 8.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.99 and the average family size was 3.42.
In the city the population was spread out with 32.7% under the age of 18, 7.8% from 18 to 24, 28.7% from 25 to 44, 21.6% from 45 to 64, and 9.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 33 years. For every 100 females there were 101.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 101.7 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $41,859, and the median income for a family was $48,382. Males had a median income of $36,912 versus $25,463 for females. The per capita income
for the city was $20,323. About 9.3% of families and 7.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 3.7% of those under age 18 and 24.4% of those age 65 or over.
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Williamson County, Texas
Williamson County is a county located on both the Edwards Plateau to the west, consisting of rocky terrain and hills, and Blackland Prairies in the east consising of rich, fertile farming land, The two areas are roughly bisected by Interstate 35...
, Texas
Texas
Texas is the second largest U.S. state by both area and population, and the largest state by area in the contiguous United States.The name, based on the Caddo word "Tejas" meaning "friends" or "allies", was applied by the Spanish to the Caddo themselves and to the region of their settlement in...
, United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
. The population was 1,409 at the 2000 census, and 1,491 in the 2005 census estimate.
Geography
Liberty Hill is located at 30.664219°N 97.911261°W (30.664219, -97.911261), about 29 miles northwest of AustinAustin, Texas
Austin is the capital city of the U.S. state of :Texas and the seat of Travis County. Located in Central Texas on the eastern edge of the American Southwest, it is the fourth-largest city in Texas and the 14th most populous city in the United States. It was the third-fastest-growing large city in...
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According to the United States Census Bureau
United States Census Bureau
The United States Census Bureau is the government agency that is responsible for the United States Census. It also gathers other national demographic and economic data...
, the city has a total area of 1.9 square miles (5.0 km2), of which, 1.9 square miles (4.9 km2) of it is land and 0.52% is water.
Demographics
As of the censusCensus
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of 2000, there were 1,409 people, 459 households, and 358 families residing in the city. The population density
Population density
Population density is a measurement of population per unit area or unit volume. It is frequently applied to living organisms, and particularly to humans...
was 738.7 people per square mile (284.8/km2). There were 494 housing units at an average density of 259.0/sq mi (99.9/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 89.21% White, 0.21% African American, 0.64% Native American, 0.50% Asian, 8.23% from other races
Race (United States Census)
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, and 1.21% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 18.52% of the population.
There were 459 households out of which 39.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 65.4% were married couples
Marriage
Marriage is a social union or legal contract between people that creates kinship. It is an institution in which interpersonal relationships, usually intimate and sexual, are acknowledged in a variety of ways, depending on the culture or subculture in which it is found...
living together, 6.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 22.0% were non-families. 18.5% of all households were made up of individuals and 8.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.99 and the average family size was 3.42.
In the city the population was spread out with 32.7% under the age of 18, 7.8% from 18 to 24, 28.7% from 25 to 44, 21.6% from 45 to 64, and 9.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 33 years. For every 100 females there were 101.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 101.7 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $41,859, and the median income for a family was $48,382. Males had a median income of $36,912 versus $25,463 for females. The per capita income
Per capita income
Per capita income or income per person is a measure of mean income within an economic aggregate, such as a country or city. It is calculated by taking a measure of all sources of income in the aggregate and dividing it by the total population...
for the city was $20,323. About 9.3% of families and 7.9% of the population were below the poverty line, including 3.7% of those under age 18 and 24.4% of those age 65 or over.
Media
Liberty Hill has two main newspapers, The Liberty Hill IndependentThe Liberty Hill Independent
The Liberty Hill Independent is one of two local weekly newspapers published in Liberty Hill, Texas. It was founded October 1987, by Jim Linzy. It serves as the print division of Free State Media Group. The Managing Editor is Shelly Wilkison. The Independent is a member of the Texas Press...
and The Liberty Hill Leader
The Liberty Hill Leader
The Liberty Hill Leader is one of two local weekly newspapers published in Liberty Hill, Texas. It is owned by Jamie Williamson. Newspapers are published every Wednesday....
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Education
The City of Liberty Hill is served by the Liberty Hill Independent School DistrictLiberty Hill Independent School District
Liberty Hill Independent School District is a public school district based in Liberty Hill, Texas . Their mascot is a panther.In 2009, the school district was rated "recognized" by the Texas Education Agency.-Schools:...
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