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Cobalt

Missouri · 264 residents · 0.149 sq mi
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Cobalt has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $29,423. Population has grown 40% since 2000. 3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $33,800. Households here earn about 49% less than the Missouri median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 37.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
3% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 18%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
264
+40%since 2000
from 189 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,772 / sq mi
+40%since 2000
from 1,268 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
37.0
Unchangedsince 2000
from 36.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1722242773293821990201020202024Cobalt
2024364
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$29,423
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $20,962 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$41,876
+347%since 2000
from $9,361 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
18.3%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 20.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
18.6%
+10.2 ptssince 2000
from 8.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade16%
US avg: 10%
Information11.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Arts, entertainment, food11.7%
US avg: 2%
Wholesale trade6.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services2.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance1.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration1.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$33,800
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$560
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $300 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
48.1%
−19.0 ptssince 2000
from 67.1% in 2000
51.9% rent
Afford Score
1.1
−12%since 2000
from 1.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic100%(189)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2020
White, non-Hispanic86.4%(228)
Black1.1%(3)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(5)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.8%(10)
Diversity Score17.4%(46)
Diversity Score
17
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
2.9%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 2.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
78.4%
+29.5 ptssince 2000
from 48.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.2%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.8 min
−31%since 2000
from 25.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
78.7%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 82.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
12.5%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 11.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.1%
−6.9 ptssince 2011
from 10.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
54.1%
−8.0 ptssince 2011
from 62.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
24.5%
−30.0 ptssince 2009
from 54.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.5%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.6% in 2009
Female
50.5%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
12.9%
−63.9 ptssince 2013
from 76.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Cobalt, Missouri?

Cobalt, Missouri has about 264 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Cobalt, Missouri?

The typical household in Cobalt, Missouri earns about $29,423 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Cobalt, Missouri expensive?

In Cobalt, Missouri, the median home is worth about $33,800, and the typical rent is about $560 a month.

How educated are people in Cobalt, Missouri?

About 2.9% of adults age 25 and over in Cobalt, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Cobalt, Missouri?

About 18.6% of people in Cobalt, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has Cobalt, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, Cobalt, Missouri has grown since 1990. The population has added about 10 residents, a change of about 4 percent over that period.

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