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Mount Moriah

Missouri · 76 residents (2025 est.) · 1.02 sq mi
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Mount Moriah has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $56,875. Population has fallen 15% since 2000, a loss of 22 residents. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $53,500. With a median age of 53.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 53.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 110%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
121
−15%since 2000
from 143 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
119 / sq mi
−15%since 2000
from 140 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
53.5
+55%since 2000
from 34.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:76 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
3565941231531990201020202024Mount Moriah
2024121
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$56,875
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,063 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,920
+188%since 2000
from $9,346 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
44.8%
+44.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
28.1%
+15.9 ptssince 2000
from 12.2% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.264
−25%since 2010
from 0.352 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information28.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade24.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance13.2%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical13.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.9%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction1.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
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%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$53,500
+110%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $14,000 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
89.7%
+9.7 ptssince 2000
from 80.0% in 2000
10.3% rent
Vacancy rate
34.8%
−21.0 ptssince 2009
from 55.8% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
−69.0 ptssince 2009
from 69.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
−40.0 ptssince 2009
from 40.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
0.9
+62%since 2000
from 0.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
81
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.8%(137)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic95.9%(116)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other4.1%(5)
Diversity Score9.9%(12)
Diversity Score
10
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.0%
+7.2 ptssince 2000
from 1.8% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
84.3%
+14.3 ptssince 2000
from 70.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.8 min
+7%since 2000
from 22.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
83.0%
+11.6 ptssince 2009
from 71.4% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
9.4%
−19.1 ptssince 2009
from 28.6% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
7.5%
+7.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% 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
3.4%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.9% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.6%
−2.2 ptssince 2011
from 10.8% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
54.7%
+6.0 ptssince 2011
from 48.7% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
17.0%
+17.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
15.1%
−84.9 ptssince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.1%
+27.6 ptssince 2009
from 24.4% in 2009
Female
47.9%
−27.6 ptssince 2009
from 75.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
13.5%
−12.1 ptssince 2009
from 25.6% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
24.8%
+2.4 ptssince 2012
from 22.4% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
20.7%
−70.1 ptssince 2013
from 90.8% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
74.1%
+20.3 ptssince 2017
from 53.8% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 100.0% 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 Mount Moriah, Missouri?

Mount Moriah, Missouri has about 121 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Mount Moriah, Missouri?

The typical household in Mount Moriah, Missouri earns about $56,875 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Mount Moriah, Missouri expensive?

In Mount Moriah, Missouri, the median home is worth about $53,500.

How educated are people in Mount Moriah, Missouri?

About 9.0% of adults age 25 and over in Mount Moriah, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Mount Moriah, Missouri?

About 28.1% of people in Mount Moriah, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has Mount Moriah, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, Mount Moriah, Missouri has grown since 1990. The population has added about 29 residents, a change of about 32 percent over that period.

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