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22-626: Within Liberty County , in addition to the majority of Cleveland in that county, the district serves the cities of North Cleveland and Plum Grove , as well as the Colony Ridge development. It also includes portions of Montgomery County , including some sections of Cleveland in that county, and San Jacinto County . In 2009, the school district was rated " academically acceptable " by the Texas Education Agency . From circa 2020 to 2023,

44-459: A population exceeding 50,000. Liberty County, formerly strongly Democratic like much of the rest of Texas before the mid-20th century, has trended sharply Republican in recent years. As is the case with most rural Texas counties, the Republican margin of victory has largely increased since Bill Clinton won the county in the 1990s. In the 2020 United States presidential election , almost 80% of

66-853: A prison for men privately operated by the GEO Group, Inc. on behalf of the TDCJ, is in Cleveland . Cleveland opened in September 1989. Hightower opened in March 1990. Henley and Plane opened in May 1995. Also, in 1992 Community Education Centers opened a private detention center under federal contract with the United States Marshals Service for 372 beds, co-located at the old decommissioned Liberty County Jail. As of 1995, of all Texas counties, Liberty County had

88-447: Is often difficult, since methodologies, definitions and data quality can vary greatly. Since the 1990s, the OECD has conducted regular surveys among its 38 member countries using a standardized methodology and set of questions. Per capita income is often used to measure a sector's average income and compare the wealth of different populations. Per capita income is also often used to measure

110-577: Is within the city of Liberty. Most incorporated areas operate their own police departments, including Cleveland, Daisetta, Dayton, Kenefick, and Liberty. Liberty County also has a constable for each of its six precincts and deputies assigned to each. Incorporated cities of Cleveland and Liberty operate their own fire departments staffed by a combination of paid and volunteer members. Both departments cover territory outside their respective city limits. Fire departments serving unincorporated areas: Emergency medical services are provided by Allegiance EMS, with

132-655: The 2020 census , its population was 91,628. The county seat is Liberty . It was founded in 1831, as a municipality in Mexico as Villa de la Santísima Trinidad de la Libertad by commissioner José Francisco Madero and organized as a county of the Republic of Texas in 1836. Its name was anglicized as Liberty based on the ideal of American liberty . Liberty County is part of the Houston–The Woodlands–Sugar Land metropolitan statistical area . According to

154-648: The San Jacinto River flows through far northeast parts of the county, flowing through Cleveland . Tarkington Bayou begins in the Sam Houston National Forest in San Jacinto County , working its way south through northeast and east Liberty County and joining other feeders, before traveling into Harris County and emptying into Galveston Bay . The highest point in Liberty County is "Davis Hill",

176-461: The U.S. Census Bureau , the county has a total area of 1,176 sq mi (3,050 km ), of which 18 sq mi (47 km ) (1.5%) are covered by water. The Trinity River flows through this county, dividing the county roughly in half. The river begins on the northern border of Liberty County, forming the San Jacinto - Polk County line through the Liberty County line. The east fork of

198-550: The Cleveland and Tarkington school districts are assigned to Lone Star College . The Sam Houston Regional Library and Research Center , operated by the Texas State Library and Archives Commission , is located 3 miles (4.8 km) north of Liberty in an unincorporated area. Judge and Mrs. Price Daniel donated 114 acres (46 ha) of land for the purpose of establishing a library on September 27, 1973. Construction began in

220-810: The Liberty County Toll Road Authority to have a say in any and all future toll-road projects located within the county. In 2023 Zack Harkness, a constable of Liberty County, stated that the Aryan Brotherhood is the most significant gang in Liberty County, more so than any of Hispanic and Latino origin. For a complete listing, see list of cities and towns in Houston–The Woodlands–Sugar Land MSA 30°09′N 94°49′W  /  30.15°N 94.81°W  / 30.15; -94.81 Per capita income Per capita income ( PCI ) or average income measures

242-489: The average income earned per person in a given area (city, region, country, etc.) in a specified year. In many countries, per capita income is determined using regular population surveys, such as the American Community Survey . This allows the calculation of per capita income for both the country as a whole and specific regions or demographic groups. However, comparing per capita income across different countries

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264-437: The county was $ 38,361, and for a family was $ 43,744. Males had a median income of $ 37,957 versus $ 22,703 for females. The per capita income for the county was $ 15,539. About 11.10% of families and 14.30% of the population were below the poverty line , including 18.30% of those under age 18 and 15.00% of those age 65 or over. Of Liberty County's residents, 8.8% have a college degree, the lowest percentage of any U.S. county with

286-461: The county within a six-year span. As of 1995, the facilities employed 1,045 employees and contributed $ 22 million in the county's annual payroll. Since Cleveland is a privately operated facility, the county receives tax revenue from the prison's operation. School districts include: Sections in Dayton, Devers, Hardin, Hull-Daisetta, and Liberty school districts are assigned to Lee College . Sections in

308-573: The fall of 1975; by then, $ 700,000 had been raised through private donations. The library opened on May 14, 1977. Outside of the city limits, ambulance services are provided by contract through Allegiance EMS. Fire protection is provided mostly through volunteer fire departments, four of which in Liberty County are funded by emergency services districts. The headquarters of the Liberty County Sheriff's Office , which serves unincorporated areas and supplements police forces of incorporated areas,

330-613: The fourth-largest number of state prisons and jails, after Walker , Brazoria , and Coryell Counties. Two general aviation airports are located in unincorporated sections of the county. The Houston Airport System stated that Liberty County is within the primary service area of George Bush Intercontinental Airport , an international airport in Houston in Harris County. The Liberty County Toll Road Authority does not operate any toll roads at present. In July 2007, Liberty County created

352-551: The only exception being inside the City of Liberty, for which service is provided by the City of Liberty Fire and EMS Department. The Texas Department of Criminal Justice operates one women's prison and two women's state jails, all co-located in an unincorporated area . The L.V. Hightower Unit prison and the Dempsie Henley Unit and Lucille G. Plane Unit jails are 4 miles (6.4 km) north of Dayton . The Cleveland Unit ,

374-400: The population was Hispanic or Latino of any race. Of the 23,242 households, 38.10% had children under 18 living with them, 60.50% were married couples living together, 11.40% had a female householder with no husband present, and 23.60% were not families. About 20.40% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.90% had someone living alone who was 65 or older. The average household size

396-508: The roof of a salt dome in the northern part of the county. As of the census of 2000, 70,154 people, 23,242 households, and 17,756 families resided in the county. The population density was 60 people per square mile (23 people/km ). The 26,359 housing units averaged 23 units per square mile (8.9/km ). The racial makeup of the county was 78.90% White, 12.82% African American, 0.47% Native American, 0.32% Asian, 6.06% from other races, and 1.43% from two or more races. About 10.92% of

418-471: The size of the student body increased by around 200%. In 2023 the Associated Press reported that as Colony Ridge expanded, the district faced capacity issues and that it "has struggled to create enough space." The district, by then, purchased multiple temporary educational buildings totaling $ 12,000,000. Superintendent Stephen McCanless stated that the development company behind Colony Ridge stated that

440-532: The student body would increase on a monthly basis by 150. In 2023 85% of the students were Hispanic or Latino Americans . As of that year, about 1,400 of the 11,800 students were born in El Salvador, Honduras, Mexico, and other countries, while the remainder were born in the United States. 6A Classification Liberty County, Texas Liberty County is a county in the U.S. state of Texas . As of

462-559: The votes in this county were for Donald Trump . In 2023 the Associated Press described the county as "a Republican stronghold". District 18: Ernest Bailes (R) - first elected in 2016 Around 1995, the economy of Liberty County was mainly focused on agriculture and oil. As of that year, the economy of Liberty County was struggling. At that time, the Texas Department of Criminal Justice had established four correctional facilities ( Cleveland , Henley , Hightower , and Plane ) in

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484-402: Was 2.80 and the average family size was 3.23. In the county, the population was distributed as 27.60% under18, 9.20% from 18 to 24, 31.60% from 25 to 44, 21.40% from 45 to 64, and 10.30% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females, there were 95.70 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 92.40 males. The median income for a household in

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