1838Government
== History ==
The North Liberty area was first settled in 1838 by John Gaylor and Alonzo C.
1857History
It was originally known as "Big Bottom" or "North Bend" (in reference to its location near the bend of the Iowa River) by its earliest settlers and was later known as "Squash Be...
1913Government
North Liberty incorporated on November 10, 1913, at which time its population was approximately 190.
1961Education
Population growth accelerated in the 1960s, and the Iowa City Community School District opened Penn Elementary there in 1961.
1984Government
In 1984, in response to the population growth, the North Liberty Community Library [1] was founded, and Penn Meadows Park, the city's largest, was opened.
2000History
From 2000 to 2010, North Liberty was the second fastest-growing city in Iowa.
2007History
In 2007, the population was estimated to be 10,982, making North Liberty the second fastest-growing city in Iowa.
2010History
According to the 2010 U.S.
2017History
A 2017 LendEDU poll named North Liberty the ninth most educated city in the United States and the most educated city in the Midwest.
2020History
== Demographics ==
=== 2020 census ===
As of the census of 2020, there were 20,479 people, 7,897 households, and 5,036 families residing in the city.