Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Moberly, MO Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

13,526

Median Agei

39.4

Race & Ethnicityi

White

82.6%11,175

Black

8.3%1,124

Two or More

6%811

Hispanic/Latino

2.6%356

Asian

0.3%38

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.1%16

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0%6

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

11.4%1,094

High School Diploma

35.1%3,362

Some College (<1 yr)

9.3%892

Some College (1+ yr)

7.4%713

Associate's Degree

8.7%836

Bachelor's Degree

12%1,153

Master's Degree

3.3%318

Professional Degree

0.5%45

Doctorate

0.4%43

HS or Higher

88.2%

BA or Higher

16.3%

Graduate+

4.2%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$153,100

Median Renti

$774

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

58.7%2,998

Renter-Occupied

41.3%2,105

Total Units

5,943

Homeownership

58.7%

Vacancy Rate

14.1%

Home Values

Under $50K

16.5%494

$50K–$100K

17.3%518

$100K–$150K

14.6%437

$150K–$200K

25.5%763

$200K–$300K

17.3%518

$300K–$500K

6.8%205

$500K–$1M

1.7%51

$1M+

0.4%12

Rent Distribution

Under $500

396

$500–$750

532

$750–$1,000

551

$1,000–$1,250

410

$1,250–$1,500

102

Year Built

2020 or later

1.1%64

2010–2019

6.1%364

2000–2009

7%417

1990–1999

6.5%388

1980–1989

8.3%491

1970–1979

15.2%902

1960–1969

11.8%704

1950–1959

8.9%527

1940–1949

2.6%154

1939 or earlier

32.5%1,932

Heating Fuel

Electricity

48%2,449

Utility Gas

46.5%2,375

Bottled/LP Gas

2.5%128

No Fuel

1.6%83

Other

0.8%40

Solar

0.5%28

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$44,145

Mean Household Incomei

$62,869

Per Capita Incomei

$24,572

Poverty Ratei

16%

Unemploymenti

6.4%

Labor Forcei

5,864

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

4.7%242

$10K–$15K

5.8%296

$15K–$20K

5%257

$20K–$25K

4.6%234

$25K–$30K

8.2%417

$30K–$35K

9.7%496

$35K–$40K

6.7%343

$40K–$45K

6.1%312

$45K–$50K

5.1%261

$50K–$60K

6.4%328

$60K–$75K

7%356

$75K–$100K

14.2%725

$100K–$125K

5%254

$125K–$150K

4.9%250

$150K–$200K

4.1%207

$200K+

2.4%125

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

457

Residentsi

682

Avg. Tenant Renti

$356/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

4 months

Programs in this community

Public Housing246 homes96% occupied$361/mo rent

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Housing Choice Vouchers117 homes64% occupied$371/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Project Based Section 894 homes89% occupied$324/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $44,145/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $13K/yr

62.2%

Very low income$13K–$22K/yr

25%

Low income$22K–$35K/yr

10.6%

Moderate / aboveOver $35K/yr

2.2%

Who Receives This Housing

69.5% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

16.5% of subsidized households are minority

36% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

36.9% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

1080.8%

By Region

Top Countries

Germany

India

Philippines

United Kingdom

Mexico

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

5,452

Avg. Commutei

19.1 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

5,464

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

567(5.3% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

89.5%Insured

10.5%Uninsured