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Mountain View

Missouri · 2,533 residents · 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 $43,140. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $102,300. The poverty rate of 23.6% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 26%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,533
+4%since 2000
from 2,430 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
670 / sq mi
+4%since 2000
from 643 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.8
−2%since 2000
from 39.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024Mountain View
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$43,140
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $22,308 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,839
+49%since 2000
from $14,022 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
23.6%
+13.3 ptssince 2009
from 10.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
23.6%
−0.7 ptssince 2000
from 24.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade20.7%
US avg: 10%
Information13.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance12.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical12.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction4.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services3.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade2.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Manufacturing1.5%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing1.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$102,300
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $54,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$471
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $299 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
52.8%
−8.8 ptssince 2000
from 61.6% in 2000
47.2% rent
Afford Score
2.4
−2%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic89.7%(2,272)
Black0.3%(8)
Hispanic / Latino2.7%(68)
Asian0.7%(17)
Other2.4%(62)
Diversity Score15.3%(386)
Diversity Score
15
+222%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.0%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 11.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
70.9%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 70.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.5%
−2.1 ptssince 2000
from 4.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
14.1 min
−14%since 2000
from 16.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
77.4%
−9.4 ptssince 2009
from 86.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.1%
−11.4 ptssince 2009
from 17.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.5%
−11.4 ptssince 2011
from 13.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
48.5%
−3.7 ptssince 2011
from 52.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
19.1%
−31.8 ptssince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
42.9%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 42.8% in 2009
Female
57.1%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 57.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.6%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
16.8%
−63.8 ptssince 2013
from 80.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Mountain View, Missouri?

Mountain View, Missouri has about 2,533 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Mountain View, Missouri earns about $43,140 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 $102,300, and the typical rent is about $471 a month.

How educated are people in Mountain View, Missouri?

About 12.0% 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 23.6% 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 497 residents, a change of about 24 percent over that period.

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