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Cabool

Missouri · 2,089 residents (2025 est.) · 3.919 sq mi
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Cabool has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $33,929. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 20% 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 $130,000. The poverty rate of 28.9% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 52% less than the Missouri median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 38.7
US median: 38.9
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 46%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,348
+8%since 2000
from 2,168 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
599 / sq mi
+8%since 2000
from 553 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
38.7
−2%since 2000
from 39.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:2,089 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K3K1990201020202024Cabool
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$33,929
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $21,887 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,319
+63%since 2000
from $13,069 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
20.7%
+10.2 ptssince 2009
from 10.6% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
28.9%
+6.4 ptssince 2000
from 22.4% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.471
−5%since 2010
from 0.496 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade17%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade11.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Information6.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services4.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration4.9%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance4.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.9%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction3.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0.8%
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
$130,000
+46%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $48,900 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$475
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $269 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
53.4%
−6.2 ptssince 2000
from 59.6% in 2000
46.6% rent
Vacancy rate
12.7%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 12.7% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
34.4%
+18.1 ptssince 2009
from 16.4% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
37.4%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 39.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.8
+71%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
45
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.4%(2,068)
Black0.2%(4)
Hispanic / Latino1%(22)
Asian0.8%(18)
Other0%
Diversity Score5.1%(111)
2024
White, non-Hispanic87%(2,042)
Black0.3%(6)
Hispanic / Latino3.6%(85)
Asian0.9%(22)
Other8.2%(193)
Diversity Score29.4%(691)
Diversity Score
29
+474%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.1%
+7.4 ptssince 2000
from 12.7% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
84.9%
+18.0 ptssince 2000
from 66.9% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
13.3%
+9.0 ptssince 2000
from 4.3% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.7 min
+12%since 2000
from 15.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
76.0%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 77.5% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
15.1%
+5.0 ptssince 2009
from 10.1% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.1%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
6.9%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.5%
−6.0 ptssince 2009
from 6.6% 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
18.3%
+8.2 ptssince 2009
from 10.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.4%
−10.9 ptssince 2011
from 12.3% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
53.0%
+6.7 ptssince 2011
from 46.4% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
18.6%
+7.7 ptssince 2009
from 10.9% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
36.5%
−16.6 ptssince 2009
from 53.1% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.3%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 46.4% in 2009
Female
54.7%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 53.6% in 2009
Foreign born
1.1%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.8%
−38.5 ptssince 2009
from 45.3% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
23.6%
+2.5 ptssince 2012
from 21.1% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.7%
−82.4 ptssince 2013
from 88.1% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
76.8%
+16.4 ptssince 2017
from 60.4% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
96.7%
+1.0 ptssince 2016
from 95.7% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.7%
−0.7 ptssince 2016
from 3.5% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Cabool, Missouri?

Cabool, Missouri has about 2,348 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Cabool, Missouri?

The typical household in Cabool, Missouri earns about $33,929 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Cabool, Missouri expensive?

In Cabool, Missouri, the median home is worth about $130,000, and the typical rent is about $475 a month.

How educated are people in Cabool, Missouri?

About 20.1% of adults age 25 and over in Cabool, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Cabool, Missouri?

About 28.9% of people in Cabool, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has Cabool, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, Cabool, Missouri has grown since 1990. The population has added about 342 residents, a change of about 17 percent over that period.

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