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Weatherby Lake

Missouri · 2,077 residents · 1.029 sq mi
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Weatherby Lake is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $157,143. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 63% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $426,700. With a median age of 49.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 174% more than the Missouri median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 49.5
US median: 38.8
More educated
63% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 31%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,077
+11%since 2000
from 1,873 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,018 / sq mi
+11%since 2000
from 1,820 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
49.5
+8%since 2000
from 45.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K3K1990201020202024Weatherby Lake
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$157,143
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $88,030 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$64,699
+72%since 2000
from $37,722 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
79.0%
+7.4 ptssince 2009
from 71.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
1.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 1.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services15.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration8.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Information7.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade6.7%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade6.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance3.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.6%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$426,700
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $216,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,036
+108%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $650 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
95.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 95.6% in 2000
4.3% rent
Afford Score
2.7
+10%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic87.9%(1,826)
Black0.8%(16)
Hispanic / Latino3.6%(75)
Asian1.7%(36)
Other4.4%(91)
Diversity Score24.8%(515)
Diversity Score
25
+177%since 2000
from 9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
63.4%
+14.2 ptssince 2000
from 49.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
99.4%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 96.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
35.4%
+15.1 ptssince 2000
from 20.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.3 min
+92%since 2000
from 12.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
69.7%
−16.8 ptssince 2009
from 86.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.6%
−2.2 ptssince 2011
from 5.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
66.7%
−4.1 ptssince 2011
from 70.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
60.1%
−12.8 ptssince 2009
from 72.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.7%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
Female
51.3%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
Foreign born
6.1%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.1%
−95.9 ptssince 2013
from 98.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Weatherby Lake, Missouri?

Weatherby Lake, Missouri has about 2,077 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Weatherby Lake, Missouri earns about $157,143 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 $426,700, and the typical rent is about $2,036 a month.

How educated are people in Weatherby Lake, Missouri?

About 63.4% 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 1.4% 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 479 residents, a change of about 30 percent over that period.

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

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