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 Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) (3.54%), White (Hispanic) (1.4%), and Two Races Including Other (Non-Hispanic) (0.795%).

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.

The largest universities in Moberly, MO are Moberly Area Community College (835 degrees awarded in 2023) and Central Christian College of the Bible (53 degrees).

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.

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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 868 Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (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.

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Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Moberly, MO
  1. White (Non-Hispanic)
    21.5k ± 177
  2. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
    1.22k ± 74
  3. Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic)
    868 ± 99
2.43%
Hispanic Population
596 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 868 Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

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

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Global Diversity

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Most Common Origin
  1. Mexico
    41,951 ± 5,011 people
  2. India
    23,410 ± 3,749 people
  3. China
    17,257 ± 3,221 people

In 2023, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Missouri was Mexico, the natal country of 41,951 Missouri residents, followed by India with 23,410 and China with 17,257.

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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 approximately the same as 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.

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Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period
  1. Vietnam
    400 ± 90
  2. Gulf War (2001-)
    343 ± 117
  3. 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.

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Economy

The economy of Moberly, MO employs 10.8k people. In 2023, the largest industries in Moberly, MO were Retail Trade (1,946 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (1,581 people), and Manufacturing (1,470 people), and the highest paying industries were Utilities ($87,917), Finance & Insurance ($50,809), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($50,000).

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.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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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.

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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).

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Employment by Industry Sector

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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.

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Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments
  1. 50
    Other Services (except Public Administration)
  2. 40
    Health Care and Social Assistance
  3. 31
    Construction

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Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll
  1. $59.9k
    Manufacturing
  2. $56.6k
    Transportation and Warehousing
  3. $50k
    Health Care and Social Assistance

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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

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2024 Election Results
  1. Donald J. Trump (58.5%)
    Republican Party
  2. Kamala Harris (40.1%)
    Democratic Party
  3. 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.

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Senator Elections

US Senators from Missouri

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Josh Hawley
Senator from Missouri1
Assumed office on January 3, 2019
Eric Schmitt
Senator from Missouri3
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.

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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.

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Education

In 2023, universities in Moberly, MO awarded 888 degrees. The student population of Moberly, MO in 2023 is skewed towards women, with 1,993 male students and 3,187 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Moberly, MO are White (711 and 80.2%), followed by Black or African American (55 and 6.2%), Hispanic or Latino (49 and 5.52%), and Two or More Races (37 and 4.17%).

The largest universities in Moberly, MO by number of degrees awarded are Moberly Area Community College (835 and 94%) and Central Christian College of the Bible (53 and 5.97%).

The most popular majors in Moberly, MO are Liberal Arts & Sciences (541 and 60.9%), Registered Nursing (73 and 8.22%), and Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (46 and 5.18%).

The median tuition cost in Moberly, MO for private four year colleges is $10,050.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University
Measure

In 2017 in Moberly, MO, the percentage of applicants admitted was 21.3%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 46.8%. The number of students enrolled in 2023 was 5,180 (38.5% men and 61.5% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2023 there were 5,180 students enrolled in Moberly, MO, 38.5% men and 61.5% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 4,000 records, of which 61.8% were women and 38.2% men.

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Completions

Concentrations

Most Common
  1. Other Teacher Education & Professional Development
    43 degrees awarded
  2. Liberal Arts & Sciences
    541 degrees awarded
  3. Registered Nursing
    73 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Moberly, MO was Other Teacher Education & Professional Development with 43 degrees awarded.

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Universities

Gender
Race
Largest Universities by degrees awarded
  1. Moberly Area Community College
    835 degrees awarded
  2. Central Christian College of the Bible
    53 degrees awarded

In 2023, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Moberly Area Community College with 835 degrees awarded.

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Student Diversity

University

In 2023, 289 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Moberly, MO, which is 0.482 times less than the 599 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2023, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 711 degrees mean that there were 12.9 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 55 degrees awarded.

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Awarded Degrees over Time

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Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($10,050) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2023.

Public, 2-year ($1,170) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2023.

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

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Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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In 2023, 0.755% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.664% of women were in the same situation.

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Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2023 were High School or Equivalent (1.48M), Some college (1.09M), and Bachelors Degree (886k).

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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 higher than 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.

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 < $800 range.

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Rent vs Own

70.4%
Homeownership
2023
63.9%
Homeowners with Mortgage
2023

In 2023, 70.4% of the housing units in Moberly, MO were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 68.2%.

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Equity

Household Income

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$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.

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Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Moberly, MO is from Missouri.
0.451
2023 Wage GINI in Missouri
0.455
2022 Wage GINI in Missouri

In 2023, the income inequality in Missouri was 0.451 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.848% decline from 2022 to 2023, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Missouri was lower than than the national average of 0.476. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Missouri in comparison to the national average.

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Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023
  1. Drove Alone (82.3%)
  2. Carpooled (8.26%)
  3. 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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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 1,421 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.852% increase from the previous year (1,409 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1596 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 406 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.9% were men and 51.1% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,421 to 1
Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Missouri

Primary care physicians in Missouri see an average of 1,421 patients per year. This represents a 0.852% increase from the previous year (1,409 patients).

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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, 48.9% were men and 51.1% were women.

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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%.

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