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Emerald Beach

Missouri · 228 residents · 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 $30,000. Population has declined 9% since 2000. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $108,500. With a median age of 60.1, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 35% less than the Missouri median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 60.1
US median: 37.2
Less educated
7% 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
228
−9%since 2000
from 250 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
318 / sq mi
−9%since 2000
from 349 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
60.1
+7%since 2000
from 56.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1301922553173791990201020202024Emerald Beach
2024274
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$30,000
−28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,813 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,044
+23%since 2000
from $16,267 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
13.5%
+6.9 ptssince 2009
from 6.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
15.3%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 12.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.405
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade22%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing15.3%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance5.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services5.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services5.1%
US avg: 7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 7.2%
Information0%
US avg: 11.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$108,500
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $82,100 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$425
−29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $475 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
53.0%
−39.5 ptssince 2000
from 92.5% in 2000
8.5% rent
Vacancy rate
57.7%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 56.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
11.7%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 10.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
25.9%
−12.0 ptssince 2009
from 37.9% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.6
+45%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic96.1%(219)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(2)
Asian0.4%(1)
Other3.2%(7)
Diversity Score10.8%(25)
Diversity Score
11
+258%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.4%
−7.0 ptssince 2000
from 14.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
83.3%
−3.6 ptssince 2000
from 87.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.5%
−2.6 ptssince 2000
from 5.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.3 min
−15%since 2000
from 29.9 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
74.6%
−9.5 ptssince 2009
from 84.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
22.0%
+7.5 ptssince 2009
from 14.5% 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
3.4%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% 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
5.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.7% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
22.0%
+4.6 ptssince 2009
from 17.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
23.7%
−24.1 ptssince 2009
from 47.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
57.7%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 54.9% in 2009
Female
42.3%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 45.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
17.6%
−35.5 ptssince 2009
from 53.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Emerald Beach, Missouri?

Emerald Beach, Missouri has about 228 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Emerald Beach, Missouri earns about $30,000 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 $108,500, and the typical rent is about $425 a month.

How educated are people in Emerald Beach, Missouri?

About 7.4% 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 15.3% 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 67 residents, a change of about 42 percent over that period.

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