Liberal Population 2026
Liberal has a population of 20,746, making it the #2290 biggest city in 🇺🇸 United States, located in Kansas. It is about 424× smaller than New York City, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
20,746
Rank in United States
#2290
Coordinates
37.04°N, 100.92°W
~864 m elevation · America/Chicago
Distance to capital (Washington)
2,098 km
1,303 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Kansas
| City | Population | Rank in United States |
|---|---|---|
| Wichita | 396,119 | #49 |
| Overland Park | 186,515 | #139 |
| Kansas City | 152,933 | #179 |
| Olathe | 134,305 | #208 |
| Topeka | 125,963 | #233 |
| Lawrence | 93,917 | #356 |
| Shawnee | 65,046 | #608 |
| Manhattan | 56,308 | #745 |
Cities near Liberal
- Garden City27,005 people · ~103 km away
- Dodge City27,912 people · ~112 km away
- Dumas15,001 people · ~161 km away
- Pampa18,177 people · ~168 km away
- Amarillo198,645 people · ~218 km away
- Great Bend15,717 people · ~240 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Liberal?
Liberal has a population of 20,746 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #2290 biggest city in United States.
What state is Liberal in?
Liberal is located in Kansas, United States.
Is Liberal the capital of United States?
No, the capital of United States is Washington D.C., about 2,098 km away.
Sources & notes
Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.
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