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Elsberry

Missouri · 1,937 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 $38,295. Population has declined 5% since 2000. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $88,200. The poverty rate of 32.7% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 33% less than the Missouri median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 36.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 8%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,937
−5%since 2000
from 2,047 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,282 / sq mi
−5%since 2000
from 1,355 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
36.5
+7%since 2000
from 34.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K3K1990201020202024Elsberry
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$38,295
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,917 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,465
+26%since 2000
from $14,615 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
25.3%
+6.7 ptssince 2009
from 18.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
32.7%
+18.0 ptssince 2000
from 14.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information17.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade15.9%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade7.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services6.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Transportation & warehousing4.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration3%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance2.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$88,200
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $63,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$938
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $500 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
61.6%
−8.5 ptssince 2000
from 70.1% in 2000
38.4% rent
Afford Score
2.3
+1%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic92.5%(1,894)
Black3.1%(63)
Hispanic / Latino2%(40)
Asian0.1%(3)
Other0%
Diversity Score12.7%(260)
2020
White, non-Hispanic87.2%(1,690)
Black2.5%(49)
Hispanic / Latino2.8%(54)
Asian0.3%(5)
Other4.6%(89)
Diversity Score24.3%(470)
Diversity Score
24
+91%since 2000
from 13 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.1%
+7.6 ptssince 2000
from 8.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
82.5%
+12.7 ptssince 2000
from 69.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.7%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 2.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
35.7 min
+52%since 2000
from 23.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
81.9%
+9.7 ptssince 2009
from 72.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
11.1%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 12.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
10.7%
−6.5 ptssince 2011
from 17.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
57.6%
+2.3 ptssince 2011
from 55.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
25.3%
−33.3 ptssince 2009
from 58.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
42.2%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 46.0% in 2009
Female
57.8%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 54.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.0%
−75.1 ptssince 2013
from 80.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Elsberry, Missouri?

Elsberry, Missouri has about 1,937 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Elsberry, Missouri?

The typical household in Elsberry, Missouri earns about $38,295 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 $88,200, and the typical rent is about $938 a month.

How educated are people in Elsberry, Missouri?

About 16.1% 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 32.7% 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 39 residents, a change of about 2 percent over that period.

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

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