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Mosby

Missouri · 101 residents (2025 est.) · 1.855 sq mi
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Mosby has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $48,750. Population has fallen 79% since 2000, a loss of 190 residents. 5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. With a median age of 48.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 31% less than the Missouri median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 48.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
5% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
87% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
52
−79%since 2000
from 242 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
28 / sq mi
−79%since 2000
from 130 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
48.5
+76%since 2000
from 27.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:101 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
29981662343031990201020202024Mosby
202452
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$48,750
−20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,333 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,573
+71%since 2000
from $12,617 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
17.4%
+12.0 ptssince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
17.3%
−1.4 ptssince 2000
from 18.7% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.410
+77%since 2010
from 0.232 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information31.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance18.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical18.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade12.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade6.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
87.0%
+14.8 ptssince 2000
from 72.2% in 2000
13.0% rent
Vacancy rate
25.8%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 29.5% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
20.0%
−30.0 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
−32.1 ptssince 2009
from 32.1% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic91.3%(221)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(4)
Asian2.1%(5)
Other0%
Diversity Score9.5%(23)
2024
White, non-Hispanic100%(52)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
Diversity Score
0
−100%since 2000
from 9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
4.9%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 5.3% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
53.7%
−12.8 ptssince 2000
from 66.4% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
2.4%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.3 min
−34%since 2000
from 30.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
81.3%
+12.8 ptssince 2009
from 68.4% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
18.8%
−10.2 ptssince 2009
from 28.9% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
4.3%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.9%
+3.9 ptssince 2011
from 2.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
36.2%
−13.6 ptssince 2011
from 49.8% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
25.0%
+12.2 ptssince 2009
from 12.8% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
18.8%
−40.2 ptssince 2009
from 59.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.0%
−7.9 ptssince 2009
from 57.9% in 2009
Female
50.0%
+7.9 ptssince 2009
from 42.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.7%
−45.7 ptssince 2009
from 54.4% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
26.9%
−11.4 ptssince 2012
from 38.3% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
21.2%
−59.5 ptssince 2013
from 80.7% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
69.6%
−0.7 ptssince 2017
from 70.3% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.0%
−0.9 ptssince 2016
from 98.9% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Mosby, Missouri?

Mosby, Missouri has about 52 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Mosby, Missouri?

The typical household in Mosby, Missouri earns about $48,750 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

How educated are people in Mosby, Missouri?

About 4.9% of adults age 25 and over in Mosby, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Mosby, Missouri?

About 17.3% of people in Mosby, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has Mosby, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, Mosby, Missouri has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 133 residents, a change of about -72 percent over that period.

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