Moberly, MO

Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA)

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2023 Population

24,524

0.519% 1-year decline

US Senator

Josh Hawley

Republican Party

US Senator

Eric Schmitt

Republican Party

2023 Median Age

40.1

0.754% 1-year increase

2023 Poverty Rate

15.8%

7.88% 1-year decrease

2023 Median Household Income

$55,310

7.44% 1-year growth

2023 Median Property Value

$141,900

8.16% 1-year growth

2023 Employed Population

10,762

1.06% 1-year growth

About

In 2023, Moberly, MO had a population of 24.5k people with a median age of 40.1 and a median household income of $55,310. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Moberly, MO declined from 24,652 to 24,524, a −0.519% decrease and its median household income grew from $51,480 to $55,310, a 7.44% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Moberly, MO are White (Non-Hispanic) (87.5%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (4.97%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (4.33%), White (Hispanic) (1.4%), and Two+ (Hispanic) (0.897%).

None of the households in Moberly, MO reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

99.6% of the residents in Moberly, MO are U.S. citizens.

In 2023, the median property value in Moberly, MO was $141,900, and the homeownership rate was 70.4%.

Most people in Moberly, MO drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 21.4 minutes. The average car ownership in Moberly, MO was 2 cars per household.

Moberly, MO borders Columbia, MO and Mexico, MO.

United States Missouri

Population & Diversity

Moberly, MO is home to a population of 24.5k people, from which 99.6% are citizens. As of 2023, 0.962% of Moberly, MO residents were born outside of the country (236 people).

In 2023, there were 17.6 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (21.5k people) in Moberly, MO than any other race or ethnicity. There were 1.22k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 1.06k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

99.6%

2023 Citizenship

99.6%

2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 99.6% of Moberly, MO residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Moberly, MO was 99.6%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Moberly, MO compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Moberly, MO

White (Non-Hispanic)
21.5k ± 177
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
1.22k ± 74
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
1.06k ± 186

2.43%

Hispanic Population

596 people

2.43% of the people in Moberly, MO are hispanic (596 people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Moberly, MO as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the MSA level, so we are showing data for Moberly, MO.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
37,430 ± 4,735 people
India
22,246 ± 3,655 people
China
18,085 ± 3,297 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Moberly, MO was Mexico, the natal country of 37,430 Moberly, MO residents, followed by India with 22,246 and China with 18,085.

Foreign-Born Population

0.962%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

236 people

0.945%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

233 people

As of 2023, 0.962% of Moberly, MO residents (236 people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Moberly, MO was 0.945%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Moberly, MO compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
400 ± 90
Gulf War (2001-)
343 ± 117
Gulf War (1990s)
279 ± 101

Moberly, MO has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.17 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Moberly, MO employs 10.8k people. The largest industries in Moberly, MO are Retail Trade (1,946 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (1,581 people), and Manufacturing (1,470 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($87,917), Finance & Insurance ($50,809), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($50,000).

Males in Missouri have an average income that is 1.33 times higher than the average income of females, which is $55,490. The income inequality in Missouri (measured using the Gini index) is N/A, which is N/A than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

10.8k

2023 Value

± 677

1.06%

1 Year growth

± 8.74%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Moberly, MO grew at a rate of 1.06%, from 10.6k employees to 10.8k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Moberly, MO, are Production Occupations (1,178 people), Material Moving Occupations (1,088 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (1,086 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Moberly, MO.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Missouri (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

10.8k

2023 Value

± 677

1.06%

1 Year growth

± 8.74%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Moberly, MO grew at a rate of 1.06%, from 10.6k employees to 10.8k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Moberly, MO, are Retail Trade (1,946 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (1,581 people), and Manufacturing (1,470 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Moberly, MO, though some of these residents may live in Moberly, MO and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$43,158

Median earning men ± $3,073

$32,955

Median earning women ± $1,383

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($87,713), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($57,750), and Public Administration ($49,183).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Wholesale Trade ($65,347), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($52,969), and Public Administration ($38,036).

Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Missouri.

Y-Axis

2.17%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 2.94M people employed in Missouri. This represents a 2.17% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 11.8%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Missouri.

Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

50
Other Services (except Public Administration)
40
Health Care and Social Assistance
31
Construction

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

Depending on the option selected, the visualization shows the number of employees or number of establishments and its share across establishment sizes.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$59.9k
Manufacturing
$56.6k
Transportation and Warehousing
$50k
Health Care and Social Assistance

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Missouri went to Donald J. Trump with 58.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (40.1%), followed by Chase Oliver (0.797%).

Josh Hawley and Eric Schmitt are the senators currently representing the state of Missouri. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Missouri is currently represented by 8 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Moberly, MO. Showing the available data for Missouri.

2024 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (58.5%)
Republican Party
Kamala Harris (40.1%)
Democratic Party
Chase Oliver (0.797%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Missouri went to Donald J. Trump with 58.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (40.1%), followed by Chase Oliver (0.797%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Missouri for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Missouri

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Josh Hawley

Senator from Missouri

Assumed office on January 3, 2019

Eric Schmitt

Senator from Missouri

Assumed office on January 3, 2023

Josh Hawley and Eric Schmitt are the senators currently representing Missouri.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Missouri over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Missouri

Missouri is currently represented by 8 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Missouri have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2022, universities in Moberly, MO awarded 905 degrees. The student population of Moberly, MO in 2022 is skewed towards women, with 2,010 male students and 3,197 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Moberly, MO are White (757 and 84.1%), followed by Black or African American (58 and 6.44%), Hispanic or Latino (34 and 3.78%), and Two or More Races (22 and 2.44%).

The median tuition cost in N/A for private four year colleges is $8,850.

Completions

Student Diversity

In N/A, N/A men were awarded degrees from institutions in Moberly, MO, which is N/A times N/A than the N/A female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2022 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 757 degrees mean that there were 13.1 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 58 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($8,850) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2022.

Public, 2-year ($1,110) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2022.

Public, 2-year ($1,500) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In N/A, N/A% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while N/A% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in false were N/A.

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Moberly, MO was $141,900 in 2023, which is 0.468 times smaller than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $131,200 to $141,900, a 8.16% increase. The homeownership rate in Moberly, MO is 70.4%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65%.

People in Moberly, MO have an average commute time of 21.4 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Moberly, MO is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Moberly, MO is $55,310. In 2023, the county with the highest Median Household Income in Moberly, MO was St. Charles County, MO with a value of $102,912, followed by Platte County, MO and Cass County, MO, with respective values of $95,748 and $87,413.

Housing

Property

$141,900

Median Property Value 2023

±$11,361

$6,510

Median Property Taxes

±$478

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Moberly, MO the largest share of households pay taxes in the N/A range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Moberly, MO compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2023, the county with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Moberly, MO was St. Charles County, MO with a value of $102,912, followed by Platte County, MO and Cass County, MO, with respective values of $95,748 and $87,413.

The following map shows all of the counties in Moberly, MO colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$55,310

Median Household Income

± $5,921

9.25k

Number of Households

± 604

In 2023, the median household income of the 9.25k households in Moberly, MO grew to $55,310 from the previous year's value of $51,480.

The following chart displays the households in Moberly, MO distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Moberly, MO is from Moberly, MO.

N/A Wage GINI in N/A

In N/A, the income inequality in N/A was N/A according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a N/A N/A from N/A to N/A, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat N/A even. The GINI for N/A was N/A than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed N/A evenly in N/A in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Moberly, MO across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023

Drove Alone (82.3%)
Carpooled (8.26%)
Worked At Home (6.4%)

In 2023, 82.3% of workers in Moberly, MO drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (8.26%) and those who worked at home (6.4%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

21.4 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Moberly, MO have a shorter commute time (21.4 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 2.55% of the workforce in Moberly, MO have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Moberly, MO compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Moberly, MO distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Moberly, MO have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

15.8% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Moberly, MO (3.57k out of 22.6k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 55 - 64, followed by Males 55 - 64 and then Males 6 - 11.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Moberly, MO is White, followed by Two Or More and Hispanic.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

89.4% of the population of Moberly, MO has health coverage, with 43.7% on employee plans, 19.2% on Medicaid, 13.2% on Medicare, 11.5% on non-group plans, and 1.67% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Missouri see 1409 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.285% increase from the previous year (1405 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1617 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 433 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,409 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Missouri

Primary care physicians in Missouri see an average of 1,409 patients per year. This represents a 0.285% increase from the previous year (1,405 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Missouri in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 24.7% under 18 years, 20.8% between 18 and 34 years, 37.5% between 35 and 64 years, and 17% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.5% were men and 51.5% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

10.6%

Uninsured

43.7%

Employer Coverage

19.2%

Medicaid

13.2%

Medicare

11.5%

Non-Group

1.67%

Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Moberly, MO declined by 2.8% from 11% to 10.6%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Moberly, MO changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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