City · Missouri
Elsberry, Missouri
Elsberry, city, in Lincoln County, Missouri. Elsberry had 2,108 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 9.1% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 1,937 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 1,870 (±331). GEOID 2922114.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
2,108
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 1,937 · ACS 2020-2024: 1,870 ±331
Median household income
$49,760
±$10,188 (90% margin)
Missouri: $70,702
Median home value
$139,000
±$26,003 (90% margin)
Missouri: $230,300
Median gross rent
$865
±$79 (90% margin)
Missouri: $1,033
Where is Elsberry and what county is it in?
Elsberry is a city in Lincoln County, Missouri. It covers 1.5 square miles of land, 1,282 residents per square mile in 2020.
Elsberry is in the St. Louis, MO-IL metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 15 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Elsberry, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 2,108 people lived in Elsberry on July 1, 2025, up 9.1% since 2020, faster than Missouri (+1.9%). The 2020 Census counted 1,937 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 1,870 (±331).
| Measure | Elsberry | Lincoln County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 1,870 ±331 | 63,057 | no clear change |
| Households | 695 ±112 | 22,817 | −180 |
| Average household size | 2.68 ±0.30 | 2.73 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 725 ±112 | 23,790 | −290 |
Elsberry's population since 2000
From 2,047 in 2000 to 2,108 in 2025: up 3.0%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Elsberry as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Elsberry?
The median resident of Elsberry is 30.4 years old; 25.5% are under 18 and 11.9% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 91.2%, then non-Hispanic residents of two or more races at 5.1%.
| Measure | Elsberry | Lincoln County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 30.4 ±3.8 | 37.5 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 25.5% ±6.6 pts | 25.1% | – |
| 65 years and over | 11.9% ±3.3 pts | 14.8% | – |
| Male | 46.7% ±3.3 pts | 50.5% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.0% ±0.9 pts | 2.9% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 91.2% ±5.4 pts | 91.9% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 2.7% ±3.4 pts | 1.7% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.1% ±0.2 pts | 0.3% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.9 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.9 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 5.1% ±4.1 pts | 3.0% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.9 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 0.1% ±0.2 pts | 1.0% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 0.2% ±0.4 pts | 2.7% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 6.6% ±2.7 pts | 7.8% | – |
| With a disability | 24.1% ±5.1 pts | 14.3% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 11.0% ±3.0 pts | 8.3% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 89.7% ±3.4 pts | 91.0% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 15.3% ±4.9 pts | 18.4% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 3.1% ±1.7 pts | 5.2% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 85.9% ±6.6 pts | 92.3% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 4.4% ±4.8 pts | 0.5% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Elsberry earn?
Half of Elsberry's 695 households earn less than $49,760 a year (±$10,188), against $89,278 in Lincoln County and $70,702 in Missouri. In 2015-2019 it was $44,294 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 24.8% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Elsberry | Lincoln County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $49,760 ±$10,188 | $89,278 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $62,428 ±$7,324 | $100,506 | – |
| Per capita income | $25,236 ±$3,297 | $36,965 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 24.8% ±8.6 pts | 10.2% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 37.9% ±19.1 pts | 11.6% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 15.7% ±4.6 pts | 7.0% | – |
| Households with a computer | 94.2% ±3.5 pts | 95.4% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 89.1% ±4.1 pts | 92.4% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Elsberry?
Owners occupy 53.4% of Elsberry's occupied homes and renters 46.6%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $139,000 by its owner (±$26,003). The median renter pays $865 a month including utilities, and 39.7% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Elsberry | Lincoln County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $139,000 ±$26,003 | $244,300 | +$35,991 |
| Median gross rent | $865 ±$79 | $961 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 39.7% ±12.5 pts | 30.4% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,185 ±$132 | $1,521 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 53.4% ±7.7 pts | 79.0% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 46.6% ±7.7 pts | 21.0% | – |
| Housing units | 725 ±112 | 23,790 | −290 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0% ±8.7 pts | 1.3% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 0.0% ±10.2 pts | 1.5% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 77.5% ±6.7 pts | 76.9% | – |
| Mobile homes | 4.8% ±2.3 pts | 14.0% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.6% ±0.9 pts | 4.2% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 1.0% ±1.2 pts | 15.8% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 23.4% ±7.9 pts | 5.4% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 10.4% ±4.7 pts | 4.5% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Elsberry building?
Builders took permits for 4 new housing units in Elsberry in 2025 (4 in single-family houses), 1.9 per 1,000 residents against 2.8 across Missouri.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Elsberry work and get to work?
78.0% of Elsberry's workers drive alone. The average trip to work takes 34.4 minutes.
| Measure | Elsberry | Lincoln County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 57.5% ±6.4 pts | 64.6% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 1.6% ±1.4 pts | 3.7% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 78.0% ±6.6 pts | 80.0% | – |
| Carpooled | 14.7% ±6.3 pts | 8.8% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.4% ±0.7 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Walked | 2.0% ±2.3 pts | 1.9% | – |
| Worked from home | 3.0% ±2.1 pts | 8.3% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 34.4 min ±3.9 | 31.8 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Elsberry?
1 census tract lies mostly in Elsberry (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 8101Lincoln County | 4,366 | $78,289 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Elsberry) · Census block assignment files
How does Elsberry compare with other places in Missouri?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Elsberry is the 7,501st-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 234th-most populous of 936 in Missouri.
Elsberry ranks 304th of 416 places in Missouri with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 234th | 936 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 39th | 394 |
| Residents per square mile | 142nd | 420 |
| Median household income | 304th | 416 |
| Per capita income | 316th | 420 |
| Median home value | 259th | 416 |
| Median gross rent | 195th | 398 |
| Poverty rate | 65th | 373 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 291st | 404 |
| Median age | 396th | 420 |
| Owner-occupied share | 353rd | 418 |
| Travel time to work | 17th | 420 |
Elsberry's figures with every place in Missouri (CSV)
Every place in Missouri, sortable · Compare Elsberry with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Elsberry?
18 of the 57 figures for Elsberry on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Elsberry are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Elsberry.