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Moberly

Missouri · 13,719 residents (2025 est.) · 13.177 sq mi
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Moberly has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $44,145. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $153,100. Households here earn about 38% less than the Missouri median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 39.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 82%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
13,526
+13%since 2000
from 11,945 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,026 / sq mi
+13%since 2000
from 907 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
39.4
+9%since 2000
from 36.2 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:13,719 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
12K12K13K14K14K1990201020202024Moberly
202414K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$44,145
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,519 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,572
+59%since 2000
from $15,478 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
30.6%
+20.4 ptssince 2009
from 10.2% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
18.4%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 15.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.434
−1%since 2010
from 0.438 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information18.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade13%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance8.2%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical8%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade4.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services3.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.4%
US avg: 2.2%
Public administration1.6%
US avg: 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$153,100
+82%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $46,200 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$774
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $391 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
58.7%
−4.0 ptssince 2000
from 62.7% in 2000
41.3% rent
Vacancy rate
14.1%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 13.3% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
13.9%
−10.5 ptssince 2009
from 24.4% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
44.6%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 46.2% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.5
+114%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
53
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic89.5%(10,695)
Black6.6%(790)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(199)
Asian0.6%(71)
Other0%
Diversity Score20.9%(2,499)
2024
White, non-Hispanic82.6%(11,175)
Black8.3%(1,124)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(356)
Asian0.3%(38)
Other6.2%(833)
Diversity Score38.3%(5,174)
Diversity Score
38
+83%since 2000
from 21 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.3%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 14.7% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
88.2%
+11.9 ptssince 2000
from 76.3% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.2%
−1.0 ptssince 2000
from 5.3% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.1 min
+33%since 2000
from 14.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
80.2%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 83.9% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
11.6%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 9.7% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.3%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
5.5%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
9.5%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 7.7% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.5%
−0.6 ptssince 2011
from 7.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
52.9%
+2.6 ptssince 2011
from 50.2% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.5%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 10.6% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
30.7%
−35.9 ptssince 2009
from 66.6% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 53.3% in 2009
Female
46.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 46.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.8%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.3%
−47.6 ptssince 2009
from 52.9% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
21.0%
+3.2 ptssince 2012
from 17.8% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
10.5%
−74.2 ptssince 2013
from 84.7% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
83.2%
+13.0 ptssince 2017
from 70.2% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
99.3%
+1.5 ptssince 2016
from 97.8% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.3%
−0.9 ptssince 2016
from 1.1% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Moberly, Missouri?

Moberly, Missouri has about 13,526 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Moberly, Missouri?

The typical household in Moberly, Missouri earns about $44,145 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Moberly, Missouri expensive?

In Moberly, Missouri, the median home is worth about $153,100, and the typical rent is about $774 a month.

How educated are people in Moberly, Missouri?

About 16.3% of adults age 25 and over in Moberly, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Moberly, Missouri?

About 18.4% of people in Moberly, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has Moberly, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, Moberly, Missouri has grown since 1990. The population has added about 687 residents, a change of about 5 percent over that period.

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