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Knob Noster

Missouri · 2,709 residents · 2.881 sq mi
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Knob Noster has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $38,094. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $86,200. At a median age of 27.1, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 27.1
US median: 37.2
Less educated
12% 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
2,709
+10%since 2000
from 2,462 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
940 / sq mi
+10%since 2000
from 855 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
27.1
+1%since 2000
from 26.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
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20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$38,094
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,869 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,047
+9%since 2000
from $15,702 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
9.6%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 11.9% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
20.2%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 17.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.383
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade16%
US avg: 10.9%
Information11.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade7.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance3.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing3.5%
US avg: 3.1%
Other services1.8%
US avg: 7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$86,200
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $68,700 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$636
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $389 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
33.4%
−10.6 ptssince 2000
from 44.0% in 2000
53.2% rent
Vacancy rate
12.2%
−6.3 ptssince 2009
from 18.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
17.1%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 19.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
33.0%
+15.0 ptssince 2009
from 18.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.3
+2%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic67.3%(1,657)
Black11.7%(288)
Hispanic / Latino15.1%(371)
Asian1.8%(44)
Other0%
Diversity Score58.4%(1,437)
2010
White, non-Hispanic76.3%(2,068)
Black9%(244)
Hispanic / Latino6.8%(184)
Asian3%(82)
Other3.8%(104)
Diversity Score48.7%(1,320)
Diversity Score
49
−17%since 2000
from 58 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.8%
−3.8 ptssince 2000
from 15.5% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
89.1%
+9.9 ptssince 2000
from 79.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.3%
−2.8 ptssince 2000
from 6.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.1 min
+72%since 2000
from 13.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
74.2%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 76.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
21.7%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 19.6% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
1.0%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.5%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.7%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% 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
6.9%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
10.1%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 8.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
13.6%
−51.2 ptssince 2009
from 64.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.8%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
Female
51.2%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
Foreign born
7.9%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 9.3% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
26.3%
−15.7 ptssince 2009
from 42.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Knob Noster, Missouri?

Knob Noster, Missouri has about 2,709 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Knob Noster, Missouri?

The typical household in Knob Noster, Missouri earns about $38,094 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Knob Noster, Missouri expensive?

In Knob Noster, Missouri, the median home is worth about $86,200, and the typical rent is about $636 a month.

How educated are people in Knob Noster, Missouri?

About 11.8% of adults age 25 and over in Knob Noster, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Knob Noster, Missouri?

About 20.2% of people in Knob Noster, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has Knob Noster, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, Knob Noster, Missouri has grown since 1990. The population has added about 445 residents, a change of about 20 percent over that period.

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