Lilbourn, Missouri Demographics & Population 2026

Name: Lilbourn, Missouri Demographics
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During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Lilbourn, Missouri had a total population of 905, the 392nd largest city in Missouri, with a median household income of $40,625, which is 43% lower than the state average. The poverty rate is 32.1%.

Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes

Key Takeaways

Household income is 43% below the state average, indicating significant economic challenges.
More than 1 in 4 residents live below the poverty line (32.1%), well above the national average of 12.4%.
Only 7.6% of adults have a bachelor's degree, well below the national average of 35.7%.
Housing is very affordable with a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.4x.

Lilbourn Quick Facts

Population 905

Median Household Income $40,625

Median Home Value $57,300

Poverty Rate 32.1%

Unemployment Rate 2.8%

Median Age 31.8 years

Homeownership Rate 53.4%

Affordability Ratio 1.4x

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 7.6%

High School Graduation Rate 75.6%

Diversity Index 49/100

Population 905 392nd of 1,062

Median Income $40,625 bottom 20%

Poverty Rate 32.1% 158% higher than national

Median Home Value $57,300 bottom 10%

How Lilbourn Changed

Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.

Metric	2019–2023	2020–2024	Change
Population	1,021	905	-11.4%
Median household income	$41,250	$40,625	-1.5%
Median home value	$65,600	$57,300	-12.7%

How Lilbourn Compares

Median Household Income

Lilbourn

$40,625

$70,702

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Lilbourn

$57,300

$230,300

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 27.3%

$25K-$50K 33.8%

$50K-$100K 19.3%

$100K+ 19.6%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

15.8%

$10K-$15K

6.8%

$15K-$20K

4.8%

$20K-$25K

0.0%

$25K-$30K

6.8%

$30K-$35K

13.5%

$35K-$40K

1.6%

$40K-$45K

10.0%

$45K-$50K

1.9%

$50K-$60K

6.8%

$60K-$75K

6.8%

$75K-$100K

5.8%

$100K-$125K

8.0%

$125K-$150K

7.7%

$150K-$200K

3.9%

$200K+

0.0%

Employment

2.8% Unemployment Rate State: 4.0%|National: 5.2%

56.1% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 53.4%

Renter 46.6%

Affordability Index Very Affordable

1.4x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $646/mo 19.1% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

33.5%

18-34

18.7%

35-54

27.1%

55-74

15.0%

75+

5.8%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Moderate Diversity

Moderate diversity with one or two groups making up the majority.

State average: 40 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Lilbourn Rankings in Missouri

#392 Population of 1,062

#787 Median Income of 955

#795 Education of 1,062

#857 Home Value of 941

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Other Cities in New Madrid County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Portageville	2,825	$52,279	17.5%	$152,400
New Madrid	2,662	$57,727	12.3%	$127,500
Morehouse	715	$32,254	19.3%	$56,000
Gideon	662	$41,538	26.7%	$55,500
Parma	596	$63,750	27.7%	$43,300
Matthews	561	$42,695	14.4%	$108,400
Marston	400	$35,000	32.5%	$64,300
Risco	288	$48,000	25.4%	$62,300
Howardville	179	$13,281	53.6%	$54,100
Canalou	177	$46,875	14.7%	$32,000

Cities Similar to Lilbourn

These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.

City	Population	Median Income	Home Value	Bachelor's+	Poverty
Leadington	901	$37,938	$169,600	19.1%	22.1%
Brunswick	859	$39,531	$76,100	14.1%	21.4%
Hillsdale	873	$37,583	$52,700	3.1%	27.3%
Waverly	901	$47,969	$117,700	18.5%	9.8%
Maysville	947	$44,271	$154,000	13.0%	18.4%

A note before these figures: with a population of 905, Lilbourn's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Lilbourn is a small community located in Missouri, within New Madrid County. The total population is 905. It ranks as the 392nd most populous out of 1,062 Census-designated places in Missouri.

Age Demographics

The median age in Lilbourn is 31.8 years. This is 18% lower than the state median of 39.0 years. With 33.5% of the population under 18, Lilbourn has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Lilbourn is $40,625. This is 43% lower than the state median of $70,702. It is also 50% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 32.1%. This is 156% higher than the state poverty rate of 12.6%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The unemployment rate is 2.8%. This is 30% lower than the state rate of 4.0%. The median home value is $57,300. Housing costs are 75% lower than the state median of $230,300. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.4x, Lilbourn is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 53.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 22% lower than the state average of 68.1%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Lilbourn is White (non-Hispanic), making up 67.1% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 21.4%. The Black or African American population is significantly higher than the state average (21.4% vs 10.9%). The Hispanic or Latino population (0.2%) is well below the state average of 5.2%.

Education

7.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 77% lower than the state rate of 32.4%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 75.6%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Lilbourn, Missouri is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Missouri state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 1,062 Census-designated places in Missouri. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Lilbourn, Missouri?

Lilbourn, Missouri has a population of 905 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What is the median household income in Lilbourn, MO?

The median household income in Lilbourn is $40,625, which is 50% lower than the national median of $80,734.

What is the poverty rate in Lilbourn, MO?

The poverty rate in Lilbourn is 32.1%. This means approximately 291 residents live below the federal poverty line.

What is the racial makeup of Lilbourn, Missouri?

Lilbourn's population is 67.1% White, 21.4% Black, 0.2% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.

What is the median home value in Lilbourn, MO?

The median home value in Lilbourn is $57,300. The home-value-to-income ratio is 1.4x.

How educated is Lilbourn, Missouri?

7.6% of adults (25+) in Lilbourn hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 6.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.