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Alba

Missouri · 555 residents · 0.329 sq mi
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Alba has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $30,250. Population has declined 6% since 2000. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $68,600. The poverty rate of 28.5% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 35% less than the Missouri median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 36.1
US median: 37.2
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
555
−6%since 2000
from 588 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,687 / sq mi
−6%since 2000
from 1,787 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
36.1
+24%since 2000
from 29.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
4285085886687481990201020202024Alba
2024624
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$30,250
−21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,333 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,315
+41%since 2000
from $11,588 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
10.9%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 8.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
28.5%
+13.3 ptssince 2000
from 15.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.443
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade26.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance8.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical8.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Information7.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Transportation & warehousing5.7%
US avg: 3.1%
Wholesale trade4%
US avg: 7.2%
Arts, entertainment, food2.3%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$68,600
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $47,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$563
−23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $575 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
58.1%
−29.4 ptssince 2000
from 87.5% in 2000
22.0% rent
Vacancy rate
17.6%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 15.6% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
24.1%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 25.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
46.5%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 47.4% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.3
+45%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94%(553)
Black0.7%(4)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(2)
Asian0.3%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.5%(21)
2010
White, non-Hispanic93%(516)
Black0.7%(4)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(13)
Asian0%(0)
Other7%(39)
Diversity Score22.5%(125)
Diversity Score
23
+539%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.0%
−1.3 ptssince 2000
from 8.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
74.7%
−5.4 ptssince 2000
from 80.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.0%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 2.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.4 min
+123%since 2000
from 11.9 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
85.2%
+4.9 ptssince 2009
from 80.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
3.6%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
5.9%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 7.7% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
1.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
11.4%
+8.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
16.6%
−34.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.7%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 45.3% in 2009
Female
54.3%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 54.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.7%
−32.2 ptssince 2009
from 43.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Alba, Missouri?

Alba, Missouri has about 555 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Alba, Missouri?

The typical household in Alba, Missouri earns about $30,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Alba, Missouri expensive?

In Alba, Missouri, the median home is worth about $68,600, and the typical rent is about $563 a month.

How educated are people in Alba, Missouri?

About 7.0% of adults age 25 and over in Alba, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Alba, Missouri?

About 28.5% of people in Alba, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has Alba, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, Alba, Missouri has grown since 1990. The population has added about 88 residents, a change of about 19 percent over that period.

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