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Cosby

Missouri · 124 residents · 0.094 sq mi
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Cosby has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $37,083. Population has declined 13% since 2000. Median home value is $65,300. Poverty is rare here, at 2.8% of residents.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 35.0
US median: 37.2
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
124
−13%since 2000
from 143 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,319 / sq mi
−13%since 2000
from 1,521 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
35.0
+1%since 2000
from 34.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
891231571902241990201020202024Cosby
2024130
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$37,083
−19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,938 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,961
+15%since 2000
from $19,121 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
14.9%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 13.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
2.8%
−1.8 ptssince 2000
from 4.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.362
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade32.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing16.2%
US avg: 3.1%
Other services13.5%
US avg: 7%
Public administration13.5%
US avg: 4.9%
Information8.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction2.7%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$65,300
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
57.8%
−25.9 ptssince 2000
from 83.6% in 2000
17.8% rent
Vacancy rate
19.0%
+11.0 ptssince 2009
from 7.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
6.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Afford Score
1.8
+41%since 2000
from 1.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.2%(139)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score5.2%(7)
2010
White, non-Hispanic99.2%(123)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score2%(2)
Diversity Score
2
−61%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.4%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 15.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
80.3%
−2.2 ptssince 2000
from 82.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
6.6%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 5.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.3 min
+89%since 2000
from 13.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
86.5%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 87.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
13.5%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 12.5% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
10.6%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 12.1% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
0.0%
−10.7 ptssince 2009
from 10.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
21.6%
−35.5 ptssince 2009
from 57.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.0%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 47.7% in 2009
Female
55.0%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 52.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
4.9%
−37.3 ptssince 2009
from 42.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Cosby, Missouri?

Cosby, Missouri has about 124 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Cosby, Missouri?

The typical household in Cosby, Missouri earns about $37,083 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Cosby, Missouri expensive?

In Cosby, Missouri, the median home is worth about $65,300.

How educated are people in Cosby, Missouri?

About 18.4% of adults age 25 and over in Cosby, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Cosby, Missouri?

About 2.8% of people in Cosby, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

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