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Lilbourn

Missouri · 994 residents · 0.946 sq mi
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Lilbourn has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $29,118. Population has fallen 24% since 2000, a loss of 309 residents. 7% 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 $64,400. The poverty rate of 28.1% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 49% less than the Missouri median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 37.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
7% 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
994
−24%since 2000
from 1,303 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,051 / sq mi
−24%since 2000
from 1,377 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
37.3
+6%since 2000
from 35.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
8609941K1K1K1990201020202024Lilbourn
2024905
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$29,118
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,512 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,886
+25%since 2000
from $13,460 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
13.8%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 15.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
28.1%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 25.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade20.5%
US avg: 10%
Information11.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade9.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance6.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction3.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services2.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$64,400
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$651
+56%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $277 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
56.2%
−14.9 ptssince 2000
from 71.1% in 2000
43.8% rent
Afford Score
2.2
+41%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic65.5%(853)
Black32.6%(425)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(15)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score57.1%(744)
2020
White, non-Hispanic55.3%(550)
Black39.5%(393)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(11)
Asian0.2%(2)
Other1.7%(17)
Diversity Score64.6%(642)
Diversity Score
65
+13%since 2000
from 57 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.2%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 6.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
71.8%
+14.5 ptssince 2000
from 57.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.5%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 2.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.6 min
+50%since 2000
from 13.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
82.2%
−9.1 ptssince 2009
from 91.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.6%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 8.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.1%
−10.8 ptssince 2011
from 16.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
48.0%
−2.7 ptssince 2011
from 50.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
19.7%
−40.1 ptssince 2009
from 59.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.6%
+9.9 ptssince 2009
from 38.7% in 2009
Female
51.4%
−9.9 ptssince 2009
from 61.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
23.5%
−56.2 ptssince 2013
from 79.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lilbourn, Missouri?

Lilbourn, Missouri has about 994 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Lilbourn, Missouri?

The typical household in Lilbourn, Missouri earns about $29,118 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lilbourn, Missouri expensive?

In Lilbourn, Missouri, the median home is worth about $64,400, and the typical rent is about $651 a month.

How educated are people in Lilbourn, Missouri?

About 7.2% of adults age 25 and over in Lilbourn, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lilbourn, Missouri?

About 28.1% of people in Lilbourn, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has Lilbourn, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, Lilbourn, Missouri has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 357 residents, a change of about -26 percent over that period.

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