Liberty Hill is a city in Williamson County, Texas, United States. The population was 3,646 at the 2020 census, and according to 2023 census estimates, the city is estimated to have a population of 10,428. Liberty Hill is part of the Greater Austin metropolitan area.

History

The first settlers arrived in the 1840s. A post office was opened three miles west of the present townsite in 1853 and its first postmaster, W.O. Spencer, suggested for the place the name Liberty Hill. Subsequently, the town moved eastward twice. In 1871, a building of hand-cut limestone was erected by S.P. Stubblefield at the corner of Main and Myrtle. He operated the property as a general store until 1881. This structure, today known as the Stubblefield Visitors Center, is the oldest still occupied in Liberty Hill.

Geography

Liberty Hill is located approximately 29 miles northwest of Austin. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 4.637 sqmi, of which, 4.634 sqmi is land and 0.003 sqmi is water.

Climate

The climate in this area is characterized by hot, humid summers and generally mild to cool winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Liberty Hill has a humid subtropical climate, abbreviated "Cfa" on climate maps.

Demographics

2020 census

As of the 2020 census, there were 3,646 people, 1,359 households, and 962 families residing in the city. The population density was 786.8 PD/sqmi. There were 1,529 housing units. The racial makeup of the city was 70.0% White, 2.8% African American, 1.3% Native American, 1.6% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 8.8% from some other races and 15.3% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 27.2% of the population. 34.0% of residents were under the age of 18, 12.9% were under 5 years of age, and 3.1% were 65 and older.

2010 census

As of the 2010 census, there were 967 people, 337 households, and 224 families residing in the city. The population density was 431.8 PD/sqmi. There were 387 housing units. The racial makeup of the city was 83.9% White, 1.6% African American, 0.7% Native American, 0.8% Asian, 0.0% Pacific Islander, 9.5% from other races, and 3.5% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 19.3%. Of the 459 households 38.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.0% were married couples living together, and 33.5% were non-families. 27.9% of households were one person and 12.7% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.55 and the average family size was 3.19. The age distribution was 34.9% under the age of 18, and 12.3% 65 or older. The median age was 34.2 years. The median household income was $56,955 and the median family income was $73,125. Males had a median income of $43,098 versus $40,481 for females. The per capita income for the city was $20,112. About 9.1% of families and 14.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 25.9% of those under age 18.

Arts and culture

In 1976, Liberty Hill hosted an International Sculpture Symposium, which created the Liberty Hill International Sculpture Park. The park hosts 27 monumental pieces made from granite, concrete, bronze, and limestone.

Education

The City of Liberty Hill is served by the Liberty Hill Independent School District. The Liberty Hill High School football team won the Texas Football State Championship in 3A Division II against Celina High School in 2006 and in 3A Division I against Gilmer High School in 2007.

Media

Liberty Hill has one newspaper, The Liberty Hill Independent.

Notable people