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Meta

Missouri · 180 residents · 0.346 sq mi
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Meta has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $39,583. Population has fallen 28% since 2000, a loss of 69 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 $78,900. Households here earn about 31% less than the Missouri median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.5
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
180
−28%since 2000
from 249 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
520 / sq mi
−28%since 2000
from 720 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.5
+10%since 2000
from 36.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
991471942412891990201020202024Meta
2024115
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$39,583
−25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,208 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,560
+62%since 2000
from $13,902 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
9.2%
−6.5 ptssince 2009
from 15.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
12.8%
−3.9 ptssince 2000
from 16.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade32.9%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade18.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance4.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing2.9%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food2.9%
US avg: 2%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Information0%
US avg: 11.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$78,900
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $48,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
72.8%
−5.5 ptssince 2000
from 78.3% in 2000
27.2% rent
Afford Score
2.0
+44%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic89.4%(161)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other7%(13)
Diversity Score19.2%(35)
Diversity Score
19
+533%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.1%
−1.4 ptssince 2000
from 8.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
81.4%
+7.8 ptssince 2000
from 73.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.1%
−0.9 ptssince 2000
from 3.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.5 min
Unchangedsince 2000
from 26.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
88.6%
+10.0 ptssince 2009
from 78.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.4%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.7%
+5.8 ptssince 2011
from 0.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
49.3%
−11.8 ptssince 2011
from 61.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
11.4%
−35.0 ptssince 2009
from 46.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.9%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 52.4% in 2009
Female
47.1%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 47.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.0%
−97.6 ptssince 2013
from 97.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Meta, Missouri?

Meta, Missouri has about 180 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Meta, Missouri?

The typical household in Meta, Missouri earns about $39,583 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 $78,900.

How educated are people in Meta, Missouri?

About 7.1% 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 12.8% 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 52 residents, a change of about -22 percent over that period.

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