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Knob Noster

Missouri · 2,782 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 $49,375. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 18% 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 $115,300. At a median age of 28.2, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 28.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
18% 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
2,782
+13%since 2000
from 2,462 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
966 / sq mi
+13%since 2000
from 855 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
28.2
+5%since 2000
from 26.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
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20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$49,375
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,869 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,942
+59%since 2000
from $15,702 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
25.9%
+14.0 ptssince 2009
from 11.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
9.1%
−7.9 ptssince 2000
from 17.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information26.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade11.8%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance6.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade2.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services1.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Education & health services1.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Public administration0.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing0.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$115,300
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $68,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$773
+32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $389 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
43.8%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 44.0% in 2000
56.2% rent
Afford Score
2.3
+5%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic71.1%(1,979)
Black7.9%(219)
Hispanic / Latino9%(250)
Asian2.6%(72)
Other3.9%(110)
Diversity Score51.9%(1,444)
Diversity Score
52
−11%since 2000
from 58 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.0%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 15.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.2%
+13.0 ptssince 2000
from 79.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.2%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 6.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.1 min
+28%since 2000
from 13.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
83.8%
+6.9 ptssince 2009
from 76.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.8%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.4%
−10.3 ptssince 2011
from 15.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
71.8%
−3.3 ptssince 2011
from 75.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
24.1%
−40.7 ptssince 2009
from 64.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.5%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
Female
45.5%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
Foreign born
6.1%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 9.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.1%
−78.0 ptssince 2013
from 87.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Knob Noster, Missouri?

Knob Noster, Missouri has about 2,782 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Knob Noster, Missouri earns about $49,375 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 $115,300, and the typical rent is about $773 a month.

How educated are people in Knob Noster, Missouri?

About 18.0% 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 9.1% 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 518 residents, a change of about 23 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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