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Velda City

Missouri · 1,420 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 $29,688. Population has declined 12% since 2000. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $74,800. The poverty rate of 25.0% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 36% less than the Missouri median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 37.0
US median: 37.2
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 25%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,420
−12%since 2000
from 1,616 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
8,712 / sq mi
−12%since 2000
from 9,914 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
37.0
+2%since 2000
from 36.1 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K1K2K2K1990201020202024Velda City
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$29,688
−22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,000 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,759
+12%since 2000
from $15,009 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
10.8%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 8.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
25.0%
+7.5 ptssince 2000
from 17.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.438
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Finance & insurance10.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical9.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Information8%
US avg: 11.5%
Transportation & warehousing5.9%
US avg: 3.1%
Other services5.9%
US avg: 7%
Public administration5.9%
US avg: 4.9%
Retail trade5.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade2.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.5%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$74,800
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $47,100 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$686
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $488 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
44.3%
−25.4 ptssince 2000
from 69.7% in 2000
37.5% rent
Vacancy rate
7.9%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 10.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
43.5%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 42.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
63.1%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 64.9% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.5
+60%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic3%(42)
Black95.3%(1,353)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(7)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0.8%(11)
Diversity Score10.4%(148)
Diversity Score
10
+10%since 2000
from 9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.2%
−1.7 ptssince 2000
from 8.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
78.1%
+8.2 ptssince 2000
from 69.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
1.4%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 2.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.8 min
+33%since 2000
from 18.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
67.7%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 68.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
12.7%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 11.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
17.1%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 16.6% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.5%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
15.7%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 16.8% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
11.7%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 9.2% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
20.9%
−43.7 ptssince 2009
from 64.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
37.7%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 41.3% in 2009
Female
62.3%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 58.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
6.0%
−33.8 ptssince 2009
from 39.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Velda City, Missouri?

Velda City, Missouri has about 1,420 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Velda City, Missouri earns about $29,688 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 $74,800, and the typical rent is about $686 a month.

How educated are people in Velda City, Missouri?

About 7.2% 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 25.0% 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 177 residents, a change of about -11 percent over that period.

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

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