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Asbury

Missouri · 195 residents (2025 est.) · 0.365 sq mi
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The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 241 residents. 22% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $117,500. With a median age of 47.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Poverty is rare here, at 4.8% of residents.

At a glance
Older
median age 47.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 78%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
459
+111%since 2000
from 218 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,258 / sq mi
+111%since 2000
from 597 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
47.3
+41%since 2000
from 33.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:195 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1032283544796041990201020202024Asbury
2024459
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$23,388
+54%since 2000
from $15,205 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
54.9%
+44.4 ptssince 2009
from 10.5% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
4.8%
−5.2 ptssince 2000
from 10.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.314
−15%since 2010
from 0.368 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade34.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance3.2%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services2.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Information1.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Public administration1.8%
US avg: 4.8%
Wholesale trade0.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$117,500
+78%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,300 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,141
+54%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $408 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
45.9%
−31.8 ptssince 2000
from 77.6% in 2000
54.1% rent
Vacancy rate
7.0%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 10.6% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
23.0%
−8.0 ptssince 2009
from 30.9% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
4.2%
−43.5 ptssince 2009
from 47.6% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.2%(212)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(3)
Asian0.5%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.6%(10)
2024
White, non-Hispanic95%(436)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other4.4%(20)
Diversity Score12%(55)
Diversity Score
12
+163%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.7%
+8.2 ptssince 2000
from 13.6% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
90.7%
+7.8 ptssince 2000
from 82.9% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
2.5%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 2.1% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
44.1 min
+98%since 2000
from 22.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
77.7%
+17.7 ptssince 2009
from 60.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
13.1%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 16.3% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
9.1%
−5.9 ptssince 2009
from 15.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−6.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.3% 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
0.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.9%
−14.4 ptssince 2011
from 15.3% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
64.2%
−6.1 ptssince 2011
from 70.2% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
5.0%
−10.0 ptssince 2009
from 15.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
8.6%
−48.9 ptssince 2009
from 57.5% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
59.0%
+5.5 ptssince 2009
from 53.6% in 2009
Female
41.0%
−5.5 ptssince 2009
from 46.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.2%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.2%
−49.0 ptssince 2009
from 52.1% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
5.4%
−14.1 ptssince 2012
from 19.5% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
47.1%
−32.2 ptssince 2013
from 79.3% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
91.7%
+29.7 ptssince 2017
from 62.0% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
99.8%
+3.3 ptssince 2016
from 96.5% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.2%
−1.5 ptssince 2016
from 1.7% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Asbury, Missouri?

Asbury, Missouri has about 459 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

Is Asbury, Missouri expensive?

In Asbury, Missouri, the median home is worth about $117,500, and the typical rent is about $1,141 a month.

How educated are people in Asbury, Missouri?

About 21.7% of adults age 25 and over in Asbury, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Asbury, Missouri?

About 4.8% of people in Asbury, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has Asbury, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, Asbury, Missouri has grown since 1990. The population has added about 239 residents, a change of about 109 percent over that period.

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