Economy & Jobs — Liberal, Kansas
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $63,706 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$70,500 |
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| Per Capita Income | $28,688 |
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| Poverty Rate | 13.1% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 5.2% |
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| In Labor Force | 9,598 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Manufacturing | 27.9% |
| Education Healthcare | 21.4% |
| Retail | 10.2% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Fast Food | 17 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 16 |
| Hotels Motels | 15 |
| Insurance Agencies | 12 |
| Law Offices | 11 |
| Physician Offices | 11 |
| Auto Repair | 9 |
| Commercial Banks | 8 |
| Used Car Dealers | 7 |
| Clothing Stores | 5 |
| Grocery Stores | 4 |
| Gas Stations | 4 |
| General Merchandise | 4 |
| Optometrists | 4 |
| Child Day Care | 4 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
