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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Elsberry

Missouri · 2,047 residents · 1.511 sq mi
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Elsberry has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $27,917. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $63,900. Households here earn about 26% less than the Missouri median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 34.1
US median: 35.2
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 31%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,047
+8%since 1990
from 1,898 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,355 / sq mi
+8%since 1990
from 1,256 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
34.1
−3%since 1990
from 35.3 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K3K1990201020202024Elsberry
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$27,917
+20%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $17,662 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$14,615
+61%since 1990
from $9,064 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
14.7%
−10.5 ptssince 1990
from 25.2% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$63,900
+31%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $37,100 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$500
+28%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $297 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
70.1%
+0.3 ptssince 1990
from 69.7% in 1990
29.9% rent
Afford Score
2.3
+9%since 1990
from 2.1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic94.6%(1,795)
Black4.2%(79)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(9)
Asian0.3%(6)
Diversity Score14%(266)
2000
White, non-Hispanic92.5%(1,894)
Black3.1%(63)
Hispanic / Latino2%(40)
Asian0.1%(3)
Diversity Score12.7%(260)
Diversity Score
13
−9%since 1990
from 14 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.5%
−1.6 ptssince 1990
from 10.0% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
69.8%
+7.3 ptssince 1990
from 62.5% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
2.5%
−1.2 ptssince 1990
from 3.7% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.4 min
−19%since 1990
from 29.1 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Elsberry, Missouri?

Elsberry, Missouri has about 2,047 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Elsberry, Missouri?

The typical household in Elsberry, Missouri earns about $27,917 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Elsberry, Missouri expensive?

In Elsberry, Missouri, the median home is worth about $63,900, and the typical rent is about $500 a month.

How educated are people in Elsberry, Missouri?

About 8.5% of adults age 25 and over in Elsberry, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Elsberry, Missouri?

About 14.7% of people in Elsberry, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has Elsberry, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, Elsberry, Missouri has grown since 1990. The population has added about 149 residents, a change of about 8 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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