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Alba

Missouri · 544 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 $41,714. Population has declined 7% since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $72,900. The poverty rate of 27.7% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 27% less than the Missouri median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 34.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
544
−7%since 2000
from 588 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,653 / sq mi
−7%since 2000
from 1,787 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
34.9
+20%since 2000
from 29.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4285085886687481990201020202024Alba
2024624
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$41,714
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,333 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,280
+49%since 2000
from $11,588 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
29.6%
+21.0 ptssince 2009
from 8.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
27.7%
+12.5 ptssince 2000
from 15.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade33.1%
US avg: 10%
Information16.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Transportation & warehousing7.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance6.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services2.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade1.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$72,900
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $47,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$882
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $575 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
71.9%
−15.6 ptssince 2000
from 87.5% in 2000
28.1% rent
Afford Score
1.7
+12%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic83.5%(454)
Black0.9%(5)
Hispanic / Latino2.9%(16)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other7.7%(42)
Diversity Score28.1%(153)
Diversity Score
28
+695%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.2%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 8.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
87.5%
+7.5 ptssince 2000
from 80.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.2%
−2.1 ptssince 2000
from 2.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.5 min
+81%since 2000
from 11.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
93.1%
+12.8 ptssince 2009
from 80.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
13.5%
+12.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−14.5 ptssince 2011
from 14.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
70.0%
+12.9 ptssince 2011
from 57.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
22.1%
−28.9 ptssince 2009
from 51.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.3%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 45.3% in 2009
Female
54.7%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 54.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
12.4%
−74.6 ptssince 2013
from 87.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Alba, Missouri?

Alba, Missouri has about 544 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Alba, Missouri?

The typical household in Alba, Missouri earns about $41,714 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 $72,900, and the typical rent is about $882 a month.

How educated are people in Alba, Missouri?

About 12.2% 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 27.7% 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 77 residents, a change of about 16 percent over that period.

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