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Mountain View

Missouri · 2,661 residents (2025 est.) · 3.781 sq mi
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Mountain View has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $38,942. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $123,500. With a median age of 47.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 45% less than the Missouri median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 47.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 25%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,658
+9%since 2000
from 2,430 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
703 / sq mi
+9%since 2000
from 643 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
47.4
+19%since 2000
from 39.7 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:2,661 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024Mountain View
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$38,942
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $22,308 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,431
+53%since 2000
from $14,022 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
18.4%
+8.0 ptssince 2009
from 10.4% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
29.4%
+5.1 ptssince 2000
from 24.3% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.432
−9%since 2010
from 0.475 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade17.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance17%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical17%
US avg: 5.1%
Information9%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade5%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.5%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing3.9%
US avg: 0.4%
Other services2%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration2%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing1%
US avg: 2.2%
Construction0.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$123,500
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $54,100 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$424
−22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $299 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
60.0%
−1.6 ptssince 2000
from 61.6% in 2000
40.0% rent
Vacancy rate
14.8%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 12.7% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
21.4%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 17.4% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
52.2%
+10.3 ptssince 2009
from 41.9% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.2
+31%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
58
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.2%(2,290)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(38)
Asian0.3%(7)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.7%(115)
2024
White, non-Hispanic90%(2,393)
Black0.1%(3)
Hispanic / Latino6.3%(168)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.5%(94)
Diversity Score23%(612)
Diversity Score
23
+386%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.7%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 11.7% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
75.5%
+4.9 ptssince 2000
from 70.6% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
5.2%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 4.6% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.3 min
+12%since 2000
from 16.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
73.9%
−12.9 ptssince 2009
from 86.7% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
16.5%
+13.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
4.5%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% 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
13.1%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 17.4% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.2%
−7.6 ptssince 2011
from 13.9% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
44.9%
−7.4 ptssince 2011
from 52.3% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
28.5%
+15.6 ptssince 2009
from 12.9% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
22.7%
−28.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.4%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 42.8% in 2009
Female
55.6%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 57.2% in 2009
Foreign born
1.1%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
9.1%
−35.1 ptssince 2009
from 44.1% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
20.0%
Unchangedsince 2012
from 20.0% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
15.9%
−64.7 ptssince 2013
from 80.6% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
84.2%
+30.4 ptssince 2017
from 53.8% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
96.3%
−3.6 ptssince 2016
from 99.9% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
3.2%
+3.2 ptssince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Mountain View, Missouri?

Mountain View, Missouri has about 2,658 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Mountain View, Missouri?

The typical household in Mountain View, Missouri earns about $38,942 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Mountain View, Missouri expensive?

In Mountain View, Missouri, the median home is worth about $123,500, and the typical rent is about $424 a month.

How educated are people in Mountain View, Missouri?

About 11.7% of adults age 25 and over in Mountain View, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Mountain View, Missouri?

About 29.4% of people in Mountain View, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has Mountain View, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, Mountain View, Missouri has grown since 1990. The population has added about 622 residents, a change of about 31 percent over that period.

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