About Liberty
Set in the eastern part of Texas, Liberty is a close-knit town, home to 8,974 residents as of the latest Census estimates.
Liberty holds the status of an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 44.52 square miles, giving it wide-open spaces and a spread-out, rural feel at roughly 202 residents per square mile.
📰 Liberty News Today
- Liberty High School students gain real-world skills through CTE programs 12newsnow.com · Aug 17
- Ernest William "Ernie" Pickett III Obituary (2026) - Liberty, TX - Faith & Family Funeral Services - Batson Legacy obituary · Aug 13
- Contractor dead after ground collapse on-site in City of Liberty FOX 26 Houston · Jul 24
- Liberty contractor killed while working on Minglewood Wastewater Project after ground collapse, city officials say ABC13 Houston · Jul 23
- Forest Weiler Walker Obituary | Allison Funeral Service | Liberty, TX Tribute Archive · Aug 10
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Liberty Unique
- One of 17 places in the US named Liberty — but the Texas one has a character all its own.
- Positioned in eastern Texas, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Texas — one of 1,863 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- Big enough for services and schools, small enough to feel like home.
- Local businesses and schools anchored by a stable resident base of 8,974.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 8 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Liberty
- Tacos Jalisco — spanish
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Liberty
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Liberty
- LIBERTY EL
- LIBERTY H S
- LIBERTY MIDDLE
- SAN JACINTO EL
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
🏥 Hospitals & Healthcare
- Liberty Dayton Regional Medical Center · 24/7 ER · Critical Access Hospitals
Medicare-registered hospitals with official CMS star ratings.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateTexas
TypeCity
Population (2024)8,974
Rank in state#267 of 1,224
Land area44.52 sq mi
Density202/sq mi
Coordinates30.0388, -94.7888