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Moberly, MO · 1 counties · 24,513 residents (2025 est.) · 482.713 sq mi
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Moberly has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $53,033. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $159,300.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 40.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 68%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
24,365
−1%since 2000
from 24,663 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
50 / sq mi
−1%since 2000
from 51 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
40.0
+8%since 2000
from 37.2 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:24,513 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
24K25K25K25K26K1990201020202024Moberly
202424K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 56.1%(1,487)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 96.3%(1,534)
US avg: 6%
10 to 145.9%(1,427)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 195.9%(1,427)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 246.1%(1,495)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 3413.4%(3,265)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4412.9%(3,145)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5412.5%(3,041)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6413.2%(3,228)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7410.2%(2,482)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 845.3%(1,298)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over2.2%(536)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$53,033
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,464 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,481
+90%since 2000
from $15,010 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
36.2%
+22.1 ptssince 2009
from 14.1% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
13.9%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 12.5% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.429
+4%since 2010
from 0.413 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information16.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade12.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance10.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical9.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade5.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services4.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration3.7%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing2.5%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.3%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction2.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services1.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$159,300
+68%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $52,000 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$760
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $384 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
71.4%
−0.7 ptssince 2000
from 72.1% in 2000
28.6% rent
Vacancy rate
14.9%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 14.2% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
14.1%
−7.9 ptssince 2009
from 22.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
41.6%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 40.7% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.0
+32%since 2009
from 2.3 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
57
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic89.9%(22,164)
Black7%(1,717)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(282)
Asian0.4%(90)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic87.5%(21,308)
Black4.9%(1,203)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(612)
Asian0.2%(50)
Other4.9%(1,192)
Diversity Score
29
+12%since 2009
from 26 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Segregation Score
14
−38%since 2020
from 23 in 2020
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means White and non-White residents are more separated across neighborhoods.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican1.9%(452)
Cuban0.2%(57)
Colombian0.1%(20)
Spaniard0.1%(20)
Peruvian0.1%(17)
Asian origin
Asian Indian0.1%(14)
Chinese0%(11)
Filipino0%(11)
Pacific Islander origin
Samoan0.2%(46)
Ancestry
German21.2%(5,160)
English12.6%(3,072)
Irish11%(2,680)
American9%(2,200)
Scottish2%(487)
French1.6%(387)
Italian1.3%(323)
Scotch-Irish0.8%(205)
Dutch0.8%(191)
Swedish0.5%(111)
Swiss0.4%(105)
Norwegian0.3%(84)
+ 16 more ancestry groups with data
Ukrainian0.3%(66)
Polish0.3%(65)
Welsh0.2%(55)
Danish0.2%(53)
Belgian0.2%(41)
Czech0.1%(35)
British0.1%(29)
West Indian0.1%(13)
Russian0%(4)
Greek0%(1)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest English population · Largest Irish population · Largest American population · Largest Scottish population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.4%
+6.7 ptssince 2000
from 11.7% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
89.8%
+12.7 ptssince 2000
from 77.1% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
5.3%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 3.8% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.8 min
+43%since 2000
from 15.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
81.0%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 84.4% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
8.9%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 9.4% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.2%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
7.0%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.8%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
6.4%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 5.9% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.4%
−2.9 ptssince 2011
from 7.3% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
56.1%
+1.3 ptssince 2011
from 54.8% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
13.0%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 12.5% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
31.6%
−30.7 ptssince 2009
from 62.2% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.3%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 51.6% in 2009
Female
47.7%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.7%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.5%
−45.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.6% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
18.8%
+1.9 ptssince 2012
from 16.9% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
9.7%
−75.1 ptssince 2013
from 84.8% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
84.2%
+14.4 ptssince 2017
from 69.8% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.1%
+0.7 ptssince 2016
from 97.3% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.8%
−0.1 ptssince 2016
from 0.9% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married34.6%(3,591)
Married50.8%(5,280)
Widowed2.2%(226)
Divorced12.4%(1,290)
Women 15+
Never married22%(2,092)
Married48.8%(4,655)
Widowed15.2%(1,444)
Divorced14.1%(1,339)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Moberly, MO?

Moberly, MO has about 24,365 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Moberly, MO?

The typical household in Moberly, MO earns about $53,033 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Moberly, MO expensive?

In Moberly, MO, the median home is worth about $159,300, and the typical rent is about $760 a month.

How educated are people in Moberly, MO?

About 18.4% of adults age 25 and over in Moberly, MO hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Moberly, MO?

About 13.9% of people in Moberly, MO live below the federal poverty line.

Has Moberly, MO grown since 1990?

Yes, Moberly, MO has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 5 residents, a change of about -0 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · METRO ROLLUP OF COMPONENT COUNTIES · UPDATED 2024

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