Norborne, Missouri Demographics & Population 2026
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Norborne, Missouri had a total population of 676, the 455th largest city in Missouri, with a median household income of $65,577, which is 7% lower than the state average. The poverty rate is 11.3%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Key Takeaways
- Housing is very affordable with a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.6x.
Norborne Quick Facts
How Norborne 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 | 682 | 676 | -0.9% |
| Median household income | $64,750 | $65,577 | +1.3% |
| Median home value | $83,000 | $105,700 | +27.3% |
How Norborne Compares
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.
State average: 40 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Norborne Rankings in Missouri
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Other Cities in Carroll County
Cities Similar to Norborne
These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.
| City | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Bachelor's+ | Poverty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holcomb | 666 | $62,841 | $108,100 | 10.1% | 12.3% |
| Pleasant Hope | 716 | $65,078 | $155,600 | 18.2% | 16.1% |
| Freeman | 690 | $72,125 | $161,700 | 16.8% | 4.3% |
| Bella Villa | 691 | $59,583 | $161,800 | 23.8% | 9.4% |
| Olympian Village | 694 | $57,614 | $157,000 | 10.2% | 12.3% |
A note before these figures: with a population of 676, Norborne'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
Norborne is a small community located in Missouri, within Carroll County. The total population is 676. It ranks as the 455th most populous out of 1,062 Census-designated places in Missouri.
Age Demographics
The median age in Norborne is 43.6 years. This is 12% higher than the state median of 39.0 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Norborne is $65,577. This is 7% lower than the state median of $70,702. It is also 19% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 11.3%. This is 10% lower than the state poverty rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate is 2.9%. This is 28% lower than the state rate of 4.0%. The median home value is $105,700. Housing costs are 54% lower than the state median of $230,300. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.6x, Norborne is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 81.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 19% higher than the state average of 68.1%.
Race & Ethnicity
Norborne has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 88.9% of all residents. Black or African American residents account for 5.0%. The Black or African American population (5.0%) is well below the state average of 10.9%.
Education
12.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 62% 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 85.0%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All demographic data for Norborne, 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 Norborne, Missouri?
Norborne, Missouri has a population of 676 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Norborne, MO?
The median household income in Norborne is $65,577, which is 19% lower than the national median of $80,734.
What is the poverty rate in Norborne, MO?
The poverty rate in Norborne is 11.3%. This means approximately 76 residents live below the federal poverty line.
What is the racial makeup of Norborne, Missouri?
Norborne's population is 88.9% White, 5.0% Black, 5.0% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.
What is the median home value in Norborne, MO?
The median home value in Norborne is $105,700. The home-value-to-income ratio is 1.6x.
How educated is Norborne, Missouri?
12.5% of adults (25+) in Norborne hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 3.3% hold a graduate or professional degree.