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Loma Linda

Missouri · 1,009 residents (2025 est.) · 3.56 sq mi
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With 1,239 people, Loma Linda is a city in Missouri. The population has more than doubled since 2000, adding 732 people. Few US cities rank higher on income. Owners hold 82% of the housing stock. The median age is 43.9, about 5 years above the US median. 2% of people here were born outside the United States.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 43.9
US median: 38.9
Average education
34% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

1,239
+144%since 2000
from 507 in 2000
1,009 in 2025 (Census Bureau estimate)
2000 – 2025
348 / sq mi
+107%since 2009
from 168 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
43.9
Unchangedsince 2000
from 43.7 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Land area
3.56 sq mi
Population, 20002024
4346538731K1K2000201020202024Loma Linda
20241K
2000201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 55.4%(67)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 96%(74)
US avg: 6%
10 to 145.3%(66)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 194.3%(53)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 246.5%(81)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 3417.2%(213)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 446%(74)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5420.8%(258)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6412.8%(158)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 749.5%(118)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 845.5%(68)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over0.7%(9)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

$92,292
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $53,750 in 2000
US average: $82,259
2000 – 2024
$39,000
+36%since 2000
from $28,583 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
54.6%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 53.3% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
13.4%
+12.0 ptssince 2000
from 1.4% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
0.395
−5%since 2010
from 0.416 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance11.1%
US avg: 5.9%
Information9.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing8.5%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction8.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services7.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade6.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Professional, scientific, technical5.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Public administration5.9%
US avg: 4.8%
Education & health services5.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Wholesale trade4.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Arts, entertainment, food3.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.8%
US avg: 2.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

$275,700
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $154,900 in 2000
US average: $376,019
2000 – 2024
$879
−20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $600 in 2000
US average: $1,442
81.7%
−3.5 ptssince 2000
from 85.2% in 2000
18.3% rent
9.7%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 7.9% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
2.51 people
+3%since 2009
from 2.43 people in 2009
US average: 2.54
15.6%
−6.8 ptssince 2009
from 22.5% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
31.1%
−26.8 ptssince 2009
from 57.9% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
3.0
+4%since 2009
from 2.9 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Years of local income it takes to buy a local home, on a scale of about 0 to 15. Lower is more affordable.
13
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.9%(481)
Black0.8%(4)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(8)
Asian0.4%(2)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic84%(1,041)
Black6.1%(75)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(20)
Asian0.3%(4)
Other8%(99)
35
+239%since 2009
from 10 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican1.3%(16)
Asian origin
Filipino0.2%(2)
Ancestry
German14.8%(183)
English12.4%(154)
Irish9.6%(119)
American6.5%(80)
Scottish3.1%(38)
Welsh2.7%(34)
Polish2.3%(28)
Dutch1.5%(18)
Arab1.3%(16)
Lebanese1.3%(16)
Czech0.9%(11)
Scotch-Irish0.9%(11)
+ 9 more ancestry groups with data
Italian0.6%(8)
French0.3%(4)
Norwegian0.3%(4)
Ukrainian0.3%(4)
Austrian0.2%(3)
British0.2%(2)
Danish0.2%(2)
Swedish0.2%(2)
Section 05

Education

34.2%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 33.7% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
96.2%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 94.6% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
9.7%
−4.7 ptssince 2000
from 14.4% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

20.4 min
+63%since 2000
from 12.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
82.2%
−6.0 ptssince 2009
from 88.1% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
9.1%
+5.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
6.4%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 7.4% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
2.0%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
2.2%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

4.4%
+1.3 ptssince 2011
from 3.1% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
65.9%
+8.8 ptssince 2011
from 57.1% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Women 20-64 in the labor force
70.3%
+7.7 ptssince 2020
from 62.6% in 2020
US average: 74.6%
8.9%
−6.6 ptssince 2009
from 15.5% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
35.7%
−19.0 ptssince 2009
from 54.7% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

53.3%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
46.7%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
2.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
11.7%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 14.0% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
17.4%
+5.8 ptssince 2012
from 11.6% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
4.8%
−5.0 ptssince 2013
from 9.8% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
92.1%
+3.9 ptssince 2017
from 88.2% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
Computer in household
96.3%
+0.6 ptssince 2020
from 95.7% in 2020
US average: 95.5%
91.3%
−0.3 ptssince 2020
from 91.6% in 2020
US average: 87.7%
98.0%
+1.9 ptssince 2016
from 96.1% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
1.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2016
from 1.8% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married21.6%(116)
Married56.3%(302)
Widowed1.7%(9)
Divorced20.3%(109)
Women 15+
Never married26.2%(130)
Married59.5%(295)
Widowed5.4%(27)
Divorced8.9%(44)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
Section 09

Health coverage

4.8%
−5.0 ptssince 2013
from 9.8% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
57.0%
+8.3 ptssince 2020
from 48.7% in 2020
US average: 54.8%
Direct-purchase
13.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2020
from 13.7% in 2020
US average: 13.8%
16.5%
−5.3 ptssince 2020
from 21.8% in 2020
US average: 18.4%
14.0%
−3.1 ptssince 2020
from 17.1% in 2020
US average: 20.9%
VA health care
5.5%
−1.3 ptssince 2020
from 6.8% in 2020
US average: 2.2%
Any private
74.9%
+4.6 ptssince 2020
from 70.3% in 2020
US average: 67.1%
Any public
33.7%
−8.7 ptssince 2020
from 42.4% in 2020
US average: 36.7%

Shares are "alone or in combination": a person with both Medicare and Medicaid counts in each, so categories overlap and do not sum to 100%.

Section 09 · Service history

Veterans

Veterans by period of service, 2024
Gulf War (2001 or later)38.5%(45)
US avg: 26.4%
Gulf War (1990s)37.6%(44)
US avg: 24.3%
Vietnam era22.2%(26)
US avg: 33.1%
Korean War0%(0)
US avg: 4.5%
World War II0%(0)
US avg: 1%

Share of the 117 veterans here. A veteran who served across eras counts in each, so shares can total more than 100%. Peacetime-only service is included in the total but not shown as an era.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Loma Linda, Missouri?

Loma Linda, Missouri has about 1,239 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Loma Linda, Missouri?

The typical household in Loma Linda, Missouri earns about $92,292 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Loma Linda, Missouri expensive?

In Loma Linda, Missouri, the median home is worth about $275,700, and the typical rent is about $879 a month.

How educated are people in Loma Linda, Missouri?

About 34.2% of adults age 25 and over in Loma Linda, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Loma Linda, Missouri?

About 13.4% of people in Loma Linda, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

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

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