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Missouri · 37 residents (2025 est.) · 0.131 sq mi
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Vista has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $48,750. Population has fallen 16% since 2000, a loss of 9 residents. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Households here earn about 31% less than the Missouri median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 35.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
73% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
46
−16%since 2000
from 55 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
351 / sq mi
−16%since 2000
from 420 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
35.5
+10%since 2000
from 32.3 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:37 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
25364859701990201020202024Vista
202446
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$48,750
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,000 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,830
+48%since 2000
from $12,068 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
6.7%
−10.0 ptssince 2009
from 16.7% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
8.7%
−6.3 ptssince 2000
from 15.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.266
−40%since 2010
from 0.441 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade14.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Information3.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services3.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration3.7%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
73.3%
−16.7 ptssince 2000
from 90.0% in 2000
26.7% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
18.2%
+18.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2015
from 0.0% in 2015
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic92.7%(51)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic100%(46)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
Diversity Score
0
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.8%
+13.8 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
89.7%
+17.8 ptssince 2000
from 71.9% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
3.4%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
8.7 min
−69%since 2000
from 28.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
92.6%
+55.1 ptssince 2009
from 37.5% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−62.5 ptssince 2009
from 62.5% 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%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
7.4%
+7.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% 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
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−13.3 ptssince 2011
from 13.3% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
75.0%
+37.5 ptssince 2011
from 37.5% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
7.4%
−5.1 ptssince 2009
from 12.5% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
25.9%
−24.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
58.7%
+16.1 ptssince 2009
from 42.6% in 2009
Female
41.3%
−16.1 ptssince 2009
from 57.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.0%
−42.5 ptssince 2009
from 42.5% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
13.0%
+13.0 ptssince 2012
from 0.0% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
26.1%
−57.6 ptssince 2013
from 83.7% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
73.3%
+2.7 ptssince 2017
from 70.6% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Vista, Missouri?

Vista, Missouri has about 46 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Vista, Missouri?

The typical household in Vista, Missouri earns about $48,750 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

How educated are people in Vista, Missouri?

About 13.8% of adults age 25 and over in Vista, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Vista, Missouri?

About 8.7% of people in Vista, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has Vista, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, Vista, Missouri has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 20 residents, a change of about -30 percent over that period.

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