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Emerald Beach

Missouri · 212 residents · 0.716 sq mi
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Emerald Beach has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $53,036. Population has fallen 15% since 2000, a loss of 38 residents. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $127,500. With a median age of 62.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 62.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
212
−15%since 2000
from 250 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
296 / sq mi
−15%since 2000
from 349 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
62.1
+11%since 2000
from 56.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1301922553173791990201020202024Emerald Beach
2024274
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$53,036
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,813 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,152
+92%since 2000
from $16,267 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
33.3%
+26.7 ptssince 2009
from 6.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
11.3%
−1.6 ptssince 2000
from 12.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade5.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services4.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Information2.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$127,500
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $82,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
96.4%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 92.5% in 2000
3.6% rent
Afford Score
2.4
−4%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic90.6%(192)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(4)
Asian0.9%(2)
Other28.4%(60)
Diversity Score49%(104)
Diversity Score
49
+1528%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.1%
−3.4 ptssince 2000
from 14.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
96.3%
+9.3 ptssince 2000
from 87.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.1%
−1.0 ptssince 2000
from 5.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.3 min
−25%since 2000
from 29.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
93.6%
+9.5 ptssince 2009
from 84.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.4%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.7%
−32.2 ptssince 2011
from 34.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
51.4%
+11.9 ptssince 2011
from 39.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
18.3%
−29.5 ptssince 2009
from 47.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
60.4%
+5.5 ptssince 2009
from 54.9% in 2009
Female
39.6%
−5.5 ptssince 2009
from 45.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.7%
−86.5 ptssince 2013
from 94.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Emerald Beach, Missouri?

Emerald Beach, Missouri has about 212 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Emerald Beach, Missouri earns about $53,036 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 $127,500.

How educated are people in Emerald Beach, Missouri?

About 11.1% 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 11.3% 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 51 residents, a change of about 32 percent over that period.

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