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Moberly Micro

Moberly, MO · 1 counties · 24,663 residents · 482.713 sq mi
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Moberly has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $31,464. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $52,000.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 37.2
US median: 35.2
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
24,663
+1%since 1990
from 24,370 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
51 / sq mi
+1%since 1990
from 50 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
37.2
+8%since 1990
from 34.5 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$31,464
+11%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $21,425 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,010
+38%since 1990
from $10,855 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
12.5%
−4.1 ptssince 1990
from 16.5% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$52,000
+18%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $33,500 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$384
+6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $276 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
72.1%
−0.9 ptssince 1990
from 73.0% in 1990
27.9% rent
Afford Score
1.7
+6%since 1990
from 1.6 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic91.3%(22,246)
Black7.5%(1,824)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(128)
Asian0.4%(93)
Diversity Score21.2%(5,171)
2000
White, non-Hispanic89.9%(22,164)
Black7%(1,717)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(282)
Asian0.4%(90)
Diversity Score20%(4,923)
Diversity Score
20
−6%since 1990
from 21 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.7%
+0.9 ptssince 1990
from 10.8% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
77.1%
+8.6 ptssince 1990
from 68.4% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
3.8%
+0.6 ptssince 1990
from 3.2% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.3 min
−17%since 1990
from 18.5 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

In this metro

Principal cities

MoberlyCENTRAL13,719
What's inside

1 component county

Randolph CountyCENTRAL24,513
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Moberly, MO?

Moberly, MO has about 24,663 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Moberly, MO?

The typical household in Moberly, MO earns about $31,464 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 $52,000, and the typical rent is about $384 a month.

How educated are people in Moberly, MO?

About 11.7% 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 12.5% of people in Moberly, MO live below the federal poverty line.

Has Moberly, MO grown since 1990?

Yes, Moberly, MO has grown since 1990. The population has added about 293 residents, a change of about 1 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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