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Meta

Missouri · 229 residents · 0.346 sq mi
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Meta has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $41,667. Population has declined 8% since 2000. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $68,300. Poverty is rare here, at 2.8% of residents.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 35.5
US median: 37.2
Less educated
7% 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
229
−8%since 2000
from 249 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
662 / sq mi
−8%since 2000
from 720 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
35.5
−4%since 2000
from 36.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
991471942412891990201020202024Meta
2024115
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$41,667
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,208 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,382
+32%since 2000
from $13,902 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
14.3%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 15.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
2.8%
−13.8 ptssince 2000
from 16.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.308
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade20%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade9.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing8.3%
US avg: 3.1%
Information5.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Arts, entertainment, food3.4%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction2.1%
US avg: 1.4%
Other services2.1%
US avg: 7%
Public administration2.1%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance1.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services1.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$68,300
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $48,600 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$350
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $313 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
39.6%
−38.7 ptssince 2000
from 78.3% in 2000
19.8% rent
Vacancy rate
24.6%
+11.7 ptssince 2009
from 12.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
11.4%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 7.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
30.0%
−6.4 ptssince 2009
from 36.4% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.6
+19%since 2000
from 1.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.8%(241)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score3%(8)
2010
White, non-Hispanic97.8%(224)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score1.1%(3)
Diversity Score
1
−64%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
6.9%
−1.7 ptssince 2000
from 8.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
78.6%
+5.0 ptssince 2000
from 73.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−3.1 ptssince 2000
from 3.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.6 min
+5%since 2000
from 26.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
79.3%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 78.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
12.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 12.5% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.8%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% 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
3.1%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
28.3%
+6.8 ptssince 2009
from 21.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
11.7%
−34.7 ptssince 2009
from 46.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.2%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 52.4% in 2009
Female
47.8%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 47.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.6%
−40.4 ptssince 2009
from 52.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Meta, Missouri?

Meta, Missouri has about 229 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Meta, Missouri?

The typical household in Meta, Missouri earns about $41,667 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Meta, Missouri expensive?

In Meta, Missouri, the median home is worth about $68,300, and the typical rent is about $350 a month.

How educated are people in Meta, Missouri?

About 6.9% of adults age 25 and over in Meta, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Meta, Missouri?

About 2.8% of people in Meta, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has Meta, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, Meta, Missouri has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 3 residents, a change of about -1 percent over that period.

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