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Higbee

Missouri · 459 residents · 0.396 sq mi
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Higbee has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $37,778. Population has fallen 26% since 2000, a loss of 164 residents. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $53,700. Households here earn about 34% less than the Missouri median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 54%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
459
−26%since 2000
from 623 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,159 / sq mi
−26%since 2000
from 1,573 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.5
+7%since 2000
from 38.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4235226217198181990201020202024Higbee
2024507
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$37,778
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,813 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,549
+23%since 2000
from $16,709 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
17.8%
+5.7 ptssince 2009
from 12.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
11.1%
−2.2 ptssince 2000
from 13.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade8.3%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade5.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance4.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Information3.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Transportation & warehousing1.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services0.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$53,700
+54%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$819
+72%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $317 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
78.6%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 79.2% in 2000
21.4% rent
Afford Score
1.4
+64%since 2000
from 0.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.5%(595)
Black2.2%(14)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(8)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score8.7%(54)
2020
White, non-Hispanic90%(413)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.8%(13)
Asian0%(0)
Other1%(5)
Diversity Score9.9%(45)
Diversity Score
10
+14%since 2000
from 9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.3%
+7.0 ptssince 2000
from 5.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
84.5%
+19.1 ptssince 2000
from 65.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.9%
−1.3 ptssince 2000
from 2.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.3 min
+28%since 2000
from 18.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
87.1%
+6.1 ptssince 2009
from 81.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.0%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−12.2 ptssince 2011
from 12.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
71.7%
+4.1 ptssince 2011
from 67.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
14.2%
−40.7 ptssince 2009
from 54.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.0% in 2009
Female
50.9%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 52.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.2%
−83.7 ptssince 2013
from 88.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Higbee, Missouri?

Higbee, Missouri has about 459 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Higbee, Missouri?

The typical household in Higbee, Missouri earns about $37,778 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Higbee, Missouri expensive?

In Higbee, Missouri, the median home is worth about $53,700, and the typical rent is about $819 a month.

How educated are people in Higbee, Missouri?

About 12.3% of adults age 25 and over in Higbee, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Higbee, Missouri?

About 11.1% of people in Higbee, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has Higbee, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, Higbee, Missouri has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 201 residents, a change of about -30 percent over that period.

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