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Velda City

Missouri · 1,309 residents (2025 est.) · 0.163 sq mi
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Velda City has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $37,105. Population has fallen 28% since 2000, a loss of 458 residents. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $49,500. At a median age of 32.7, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 48% less than the Missouri median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 32.7
US median: 38.9
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 42%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,158
−28%since 2000
from 1,616 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
7,104 / sq mi
−28%since 2000
from 9,914 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
32.7
−9%since 2000
from 36.1 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:1,309 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K1K2K2K1990201020202024Velda City
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$37,105
−32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,000 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,780
+32%since 2000
from $15,009 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
12.0%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 8.1% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
21.6%
+4.1 ptssince 2000
from 17.5% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.353
−19%since 2010
from 0.438 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information14.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade7%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance5.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Other services5.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration5.2%
US avg: 4.8%
Professional, scientific, technical4.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing2.1%
US avg: 2.2%
Wholesale trade2%
US avg: 6.9%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.7%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$49,500
−42%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $47,100 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,218
+37%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $488 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
60.3%
−9.3 ptssince 2000
from 69.7% in 2000
39.7% rent
Vacancy rate
22.2%
+11.9 ptssince 2009
from 10.3% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
27.4%
−15.4 ptssince 2009
from 42.8% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
65.1%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 64.9% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.3
−15%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
30
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic3%(49)
Black95.5%(1,543)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(14)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score9.5%(153)
2024
White, non-Hispanic2.3%(27)
Black94%(1,088)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(21)
Asian0.9%(11)
Other0.9%(11)
Diversity Score14.5%(168)
Diversity Score
15
+53%since 2000
from 9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.6%
+6.7 ptssince 2000
from 8.9% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
89.3%
+19.4 ptssince 2000
from 69.9% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
3.5%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 2.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.7 min
+11%since 2000
from 18.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
74.1%
+5.6 ptssince 2009
from 68.6% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
8.0%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 11.4% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
1.8%
−14.8 ptssince 2009
from 16.6% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
9.9%
+9.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
6.1%
+6.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
6.6%
−10.2 ptssince 2009
from 16.8% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.8%
−10.2 ptssince 2011
from 13.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
64.9%
+4.2 ptssince 2011
from 60.6% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
18.2%
+9.0 ptssince 2009
from 9.2% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
19.3%
−45.3 ptssince 2009
from 64.6% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
38.7%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 41.3% in 2009
Female
61.3%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 58.7% in 2009
Foreign born
2.6%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
11.1%
−28.6 ptssince 2009
from 39.8% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
16.1%
−4.1 ptssince 2012
from 20.2% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
9.6%
−72.4 ptssince 2013
from 82.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
78.3%
+28.4 ptssince 2017
from 49.9% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
97.2%
−0.4 ptssince 2016
from 97.6% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.7%
−0.7 ptssince 2016
from 2.4% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Velda City, Missouri?

Velda City, Missouri has about 1,158 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Velda City, Missouri?

The typical household in Velda City, Missouri earns about $37,105 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Velda City, Missouri expensive?

In Velda City, Missouri, the median home is worth about $49,500, and the typical rent is about $1,218 a month.

How educated are people in Velda City, Missouri?

About 15.6% of adults age 25 and over in Velda City, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Velda City, Missouri?

About 21.6% of people in Velda City, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has Velda City, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, Velda City, Missouri has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 439 residents, a change of about -27 percent over that period.

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