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Emerald Beach

Missouri · 226 residents (2025 est.) · 0.716 sq mi
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Emerald Beach has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $45,781. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 22% 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 $195,600. With a median age of 56.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 35% less than the Missouri median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 56.6
US median: 38.9
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 31%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
274
+10%since 2000
from 250 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
383 / sq mi
+10%since 2000
from 349 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
56.6
+1%since 2000
from 56.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:226 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1301922553173791990201020202024Emerald Beach
2024274
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$45,781
−23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,813 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$37,566
+131%since 2000
from $16,267 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
27.6%
+21.0 ptssince 2009
from 6.6% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
14.3%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 12.9% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.537
+33%since 2010
from 0.405 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information33%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade12.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade6.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance2.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.9%
US avg: 2.2%
Professional, scientific, technical1.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services1.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction1%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$195,600
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $82,100 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$625
−28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $475 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
87.8%
−4.7 ptssince 2000
from 92.5% in 2000
12.2% rent
Vacancy rate
41.1%
−15.2 ptssince 2009
from 56.4% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
29.6%
+19.2 ptssince 2009
from 10.4% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
33.3%
−4.6 ptssince 2009
from 37.9% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.3
+71%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
69
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.2%(243)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score3%(8)
2024
White, non-Hispanic89.4%(245)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.4%(1)
Other10.2%(28)
Diversity Score23.8%(65)
Diversity Score
24
+689%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.4%
+8.0 ptssince 2000
from 14.4% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
98.2%
+11.2 ptssince 2000
from 87.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
9.4%
+4.3 ptssince 2000
from 5.1% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.1 min
+4%since 2000
from 29.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
70.9%
−13.2 ptssince 2009
from 84.1% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
12.6%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 14.5% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
16.5%
+16.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% 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
3.3%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.7% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.8%
−32.0 ptssince 2011
from 34.8% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
43.4%
+3.9 ptssince 2011
from 39.5% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
3.9%
−13.5 ptssince 2009
from 17.4% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
15.5%
−32.3 ptssince 2009
from 47.8% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.4%
−7.4 ptssince 2009
from 54.9% in 2009
Female
52.6%
+7.4 ptssince 2009
from 45.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
16.1%
−37.0 ptssince 2009
from 53.1% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
21.5%
−18.2 ptssince 2012
from 39.7% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.8%
−88.4 ptssince 2013
from 94.2% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
91.1%
+19.0 ptssince 2017
from 72.1% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.5%
−1.5 ptssince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Emerald Beach, Missouri?

Emerald Beach, Missouri has about 274 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Emerald Beach, Missouri?

The typical household in Emerald Beach, Missouri earns about $45,781 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Emerald Beach, Missouri expensive?

In Emerald Beach, Missouri, the median home is worth about $195,600, and the typical rent is about $625 a month.

How educated are people in Emerald Beach, Missouri?

About 22.4% of adults age 25 and over in Emerald Beach, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Emerald Beach, Missouri?

About 14.3% of people in Emerald Beach, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has Emerald Beach, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, Emerald Beach, Missouri has grown since 1990. The population has added about 113 residents, a change of about 70 percent over that period.

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