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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Velda City

Missouri · 1,616 residents · 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 $30,000. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $47,100.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 36.1
US median: 35.2
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 12%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,616
+1%since 1990
from 1,597 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
9,914 / sq mi
+1%since 1990
from 9,798 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
36.1
+6%since 1990
from 33.9 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K1K2K2K1990201020202024Velda City
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$30,000
−14%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $26,414 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,009
+38%since 1990
from $10,838 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
17.5%
+2.9 ptssince 1990
from 14.6% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$47,100
−12%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $40,700 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$488
−21%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $470 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
69.7%
−5.5 ptssince 1990
from 75.1% in 1990
30.3% rent
Afford Score
1.6
+2%since 1990
from 1.5 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic6.4%(103)
Black92.5%(1,477)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(14)
Asian0.3%(4)
Diversity Score19.4%(310)
2000
White, non-Hispanic3%(49)
Black95.5%(1,543)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(14)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score9.5%(153)
Diversity Score
9
−51%since 1990
from 19 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.9%
+2.0 ptssince 1990
from 6.9% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
69.9%
+1.8 ptssince 1990
from 68.2% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
2.0%
+1.3 ptssince 1990
from 0.7% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.6 min
−11%since 1990
from 21.0 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Velda City, Missouri?

Velda City, Missouri has about 1,616 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Velda City, Missouri earns about $30,000 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 $47,100, and the typical rent is about $488 a month.

How educated are people in Velda City, Missouri?

About 8.9% 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 17.5% of people in Velda City, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has Velda City, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, Velda City, Missouri has grown since 1990. The population has added about 19 residents, a change of about 1 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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