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Arbyrd

Missouri · 387 residents (2025 est.) · 1.004 sq mi
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Arbyrd has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $37,000. Population has fallen 18% since 2000, a loss of 96 residents. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $46,800. At a median age of 28.1, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 48% less than the Missouri median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 28.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 15%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
432
−18%since 2000
from 528 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
430 / sq mi
−18%since 2000
from 526 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
28.1
−33%since 2000
from 41.8 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:387 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
3634294965626281990201020202024Arbyrd
2024432
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$37,000
−20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,438 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,252
+54%since 2000
from $12,504 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
23.1%
+8.8 ptssince 2009
from 14.4% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
27.1%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 23.8% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.377
−16%since 2010
from 0.448 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade32.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Information22.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade4.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance4.1%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services1.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration1.8%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.6%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$46,800
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,300 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$618
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $329 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
73.1%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 71.7% in 2000
26.9% rent
Vacancy rate
19.2%
+14.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
22.2%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 24.8% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
16.3%
−49.6 ptssince 2009
from 65.9% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.3
+6%since 2000
from 1.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
7
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.5%(515)
Black0.2%(1)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(6)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.3%(17)
2024
White, non-Hispanic66.4%(287)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino18.3%(79)
Asian0%(0)
Other15.3%(66)
Diversity Score62.7%(271)
Diversity Score
63
+1793%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.0%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 5.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
77.9%
+19.0 ptssince 2000
from 58.8% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.4%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 0.6% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.0 min
+26%since 2000
from 16.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
92.2%
+8.5 ptssince 2009
from 83.7% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.6%
−7.5 ptssince 2009
from 14.1% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.2%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% 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
1.9%
−8.0 ptssince 2009
from 9.9% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.0%
−5.8 ptssince 2011
from 10.8% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
57.4%
+6.8 ptssince 2011
from 50.6% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
8.2%
−7.5 ptssince 2009
from 15.7% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
17.1%
−47.2 ptssince 2009
from 64.3% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
59.0%
+13.3 ptssince 2009
from 45.8% in 2009
Female
41.0%
−13.3 ptssince 2009
from 54.2% in 2009
Foreign born
2.5%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.9%
−37.7 ptssince 2009
from 46.5% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
20.1%
−10.8 ptssince 2012
from 30.9% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
12.5%
−59.9 ptssince 2013
from 72.4% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
91.3%
+29.9 ptssince 2017
from 61.4% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
91.9%
+7.3 ptssince 2016
from 84.7% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
8.1%
−7.3 ptssince 2016
from 15.3% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Arbyrd, Missouri?

Arbyrd, Missouri has about 432 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Arbyrd, Missouri?

The typical household in Arbyrd, Missouri earns about $37,000 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Arbyrd, Missouri expensive?

In Arbyrd, Missouri, the median home is worth about $46,800, and the typical rent is about $618 a month.

How educated are people in Arbyrd, Missouri?

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

What is the poverty rate in Arbyrd, Missouri?

About 27.1% of people in Arbyrd, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has Arbyrd, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, Arbyrd, Missouri has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 151 residents, a change of about -26 percent over that period.

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