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Adrian

Missouri · 1,798 residents (2025 est.) · 1.674 sq mi
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Adrian has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $52,829. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $159,500. Households here earn about 25% less than the Missouri median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 40.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 43%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,857
+4%since 2000
from 1,780 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,109 / sq mi
+4%since 2000
from 1,063 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
40.8
+10%since 2000
from 37.1 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:1,798 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Adrian
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$52,829
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,436 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,114
+71%since 2000
from $15,856 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
31.8%
+18.0 ptssince 2009
from 13.8% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
13.8%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 12.8% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.396
−8%since 2010
from 0.430 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information15.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade10.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade9.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance8.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical8.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services6.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration5.8%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.1%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing1.7%
US avg: 0.4%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$159,500
+43%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $61,100 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$631
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $395 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
64.3%
−4.7 ptssince 2000
from 69.1% in 2000
35.7% rent
Vacancy rate
9.5%
−6.2 ptssince 2009
from 15.6% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
12.2%
−9.5 ptssince 2009
from 21.6% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
32.5%
−6.2 ptssince 2009
from 38.7% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.0
+55%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
53
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.8%(1,741)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1%(18)
Asian0.1%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.8%(50)
2024
White, non-Hispanic88.9%(1,650)
Black0.8%(15)
Hispanic / Latino3.3%(62)
Asian0%(0)
Other7%(130)
Diversity Score25.6%(475)
Diversity Score
26
+809%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.8%
+4.0 ptssince 2000
from 8.8% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
93.4%
+13.1 ptssince 2000
from 80.3% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.5%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 3.5% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.7 min
−12%since 2000
from 30.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
81.5%
+4.8 ptssince 2009
from 76.7% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.1%
−9.1 ptssince 2009
from 16.2% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
10.0%
+9.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.7%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
7.7%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
10.7%
+1.3 ptssince 2011
from 9.4% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
54.9%
−6.6 ptssince 2011
from 61.5% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.2%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 8.3% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
28.6%
−23.7 ptssince 2009
from 52.3% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.8%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 47.2% in 2009
Female
54.2%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 52.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.1%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.5%
−41.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
17.2%
−5.1 ptssince 2012
from 22.3% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
10.6%
−76.8 ptssince 2013
from 87.4% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
83.0%
+9.3 ptssince 2017
from 73.7% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
99.7%
+2.4 ptssince 2016
from 97.2% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.1%
−1.4 ptssince 2016
from 1.6% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Adrian, Missouri?

Adrian, Missouri has about 1,857 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Adrian, Missouri?

The typical household in Adrian, Missouri earns about $52,829 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Adrian, Missouri expensive?

In Adrian, Missouri, the median home is worth about $159,500, and the typical rent is about $631 a month.

How educated are people in Adrian, Missouri?

About 12.8% of adults age 25 and over in Adrian, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Adrian, Missouri?

About 13.8% of people in Adrian, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has Adrian, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, Adrian, Missouri has grown since 1990. The population has added about 275 residents, a change of about 17 percent over that period.

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