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Rosebud

Missouri · 396 residents (2025 est.) · 0.871 sq mi
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Rosebud has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $50,625. Population has grown 21% since 2000. 9% 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 $132,800. Households here earn about 28% less than the Missouri median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 41.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 42%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
442
+21%since 2000
from 364 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
507 / sq mi
+21%since 2000
from 418 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
41.0
+14%since 2000
from 36.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:396 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
3434064695315941990201020202024Rosebud
2024442
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$50,625
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,688 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,189
+31%since 2000
from $18,513 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
33.5%
+20.5 ptssince 2009
from 13.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
13.3%
−9.9 ptssince 2000
from 23.3% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.386
−5%since 2010
from 0.407 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade22.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Information10.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade9.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services5.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration5.5%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing1.8%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Finance & insurance0.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$132,800
+42%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $51,500 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$500
−33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $408 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
72.4%
−6.4 ptssince 2000
from 78.7% in 2000
27.6% rent
Vacancy rate
10.1%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.8% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
15.4%
−7.9 ptssince 2009
from 23.4% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
34.0%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 35.1% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.6
+51%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
34
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.5%(355)
Black0.3%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0.7%(3)
2024
White, non-Hispanic85.3%(377)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino7.5%(33)
Asian0%(0)
Other7.2%(32)
Diversity Score32.7%(145)
Diversity Score
33
+4571%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.4%
+4.4 ptssince 2000
from 5.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
85.6%
+17.1 ptssince 2000
from 68.5% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
2.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 2.5% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.1 min
+37%since 2000
from 19.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
81.0%
+12.8 ptssince 2009
from 68.2% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
11.7%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 9.1% 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%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
7.3%
−12.2 ptssince 2009
from 19.5% 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
13.5%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 11.8% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.4%
+4.8 ptssince 2011
from 1.6% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
64.5%
+8.0 ptssince 2011
from 56.5% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
24.8%
+10.4 ptssince 2009
from 14.4% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
35.8%
−18.6 ptssince 2009
from 54.4% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.5%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 46.0% in 2009
Female
54.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 54.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.9%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.6%
−39.9 ptssince 2009
from 45.6% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
20.6%
−1.5 ptssince 2012
from 22.1% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
10.9%
−78.9 ptssince 2013
from 89.8% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
80.6%
+18.4 ptssince 2017
from 62.2% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2016
from 98.4% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.2%
+0.5 ptssince 2016
from 0.7% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Rosebud, Missouri?

Rosebud, Missouri has about 442 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Rosebud, Missouri?

The typical household in Rosebud, Missouri earns about $50,625 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Rosebud, Missouri expensive?

In Rosebud, Missouri, the median home is worth about $132,800, and the typical rent is about $500 a month.

How educated are people in Rosebud, Missouri?

About 9.4% of adults age 25 and over in Rosebud, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Rosebud, Missouri?

About 13.3% of people in Rosebud, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has Rosebud, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, Rosebud, Missouri has grown since 1990. The population has added about 65 residents, a change of about 17 percent over that period.

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