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Weatherby Lake

Missouri · 2,139 residents (2025 est.) · 1.029 sq mi
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Weatherby Lake is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $152,500. Population has grown 28% since 2000. 65% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $533,000. With a median age of 49.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 49.3
US median: 38.9
More educated
65% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 35%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,401
+28%since 2000
from 1,873 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,333 / sq mi
+28%since 2000
from 1,820 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
49.3
+8%since 2000
from 45.8 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:2,139 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K3K1990201020202024Weatherby Lake
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$152,500
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $88,030 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$82,514
+119%since 2000
from $37,722 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
74.6%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 71.6% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
3.4%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 1.5% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.474
+38%since 2010
from 0.343 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services10.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade9.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Public administration8.4%
US avg: 4.8%
Information6.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade4.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing4%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance3%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services1.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$533,000
+35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $216,600 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,741
+47%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $650 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
93.7%
−1.8 ptssince 2000
from 95.6% in 2000
6.3% rent
Vacancy rate
2.7%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
20.0%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 23.4% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
44.3%
+26.9 ptssince 2009
from 17.4% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.5
+42%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
55
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.2%(1,783)
Black1.1%(20)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(31)
Asian0.9%(17)
Other0%
Diversity Score9%(168)
2024
White, non-Hispanic87.7%(2,105)
Black1%(24)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(59)
Asian5.4%(129)
Other3.5%(84)
Diversity Score28.3%(680)
Diversity Score
28
+216%since 2000
from 9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
64.7%
+15.5 ptssince 2000
from 49.2% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
97.4%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 96.3% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
33.0%
+12.8 ptssince 2000
from 20.3% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.1 min
+107%since 2000
from 12.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
61.7%
−24.7 ptssince 2009
from 86.5% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.5%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 4.6% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
31.6%
+22.7 ptssince 2009
from 8.9% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.1%
+0.1 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
0.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.4%
−4.5 ptssince 2011
from 5.8% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
64.8%
−6.0 ptssince 2011
from 70.9% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
11.9%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 7.9% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
61.0%
−11.9 ptssince 2009
from 72.9% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.2%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
Female
51.8%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
Foreign born
4.9%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
11.3%
−40.0 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
11.0%
+2.5 ptssince 2012
from 8.5% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.9%
−96.1 ptssince 2013
from 98.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
94.8%
+1.2 ptssince 2017
from 93.6% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
93.9%
−1.4 ptssince 2016
from 95.3% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.5%
−1.3 ptssince 2016
from 1.9% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Weatherby Lake, Missouri?

Weatherby Lake, Missouri has about 2,401 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Weatherby Lake, Missouri?

The typical household in Weatherby Lake, Missouri earns about $152,500 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Weatherby Lake, Missouri expensive?

In Weatherby Lake, Missouri, the median home is worth about $533,000, and the typical rent is about $1,741 a month.

How educated are people in Weatherby Lake, Missouri?

About 64.7% of adults age 25 and over in Weatherby Lake, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Weatherby Lake, Missouri?

About 3.4% of people in Weatherby Lake, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has Weatherby Lake, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, Weatherby Lake, Missouri has grown since 1990. The population has added about 803 residents, a change of about 50 percent over that period.

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

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