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Elsberry, MO
City in Lincoln County, Missouri.
Population
1,870
Land area
1.5sq mi
People per sq mi
1,238
ZIP codes
0
Elsberry and its ZIP codes
Elsberry at a glance
- Elsberry is about 14 times as dense as Missouri as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $49,760 a year, 30% less than the Missouri figure of $70,702.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $139,000 (40% below Missouri) and median rent is $865 a month.
Local data for Elsberry, MO
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Elsberry, MO, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$49,760
Poverty rate
24.8%
Median home value
$139,000
Median rent
$865/mo
Homeownership
53.4%
Bachelor's or higher
15.3%
Median age
30.4
Average commute
34.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (447), Irish Americans (236), Italian Americans (105).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Lincoln County. PPP loans are for Elsberry.
Unemployment rate
3.7%
Aug 2026, -0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$55,050
12,977 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$54,071
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$455M
FY 2026, $7,642 per person
How people get to work
Elsberry, MO, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone78.0%
- Carpooled14.7%
- Public transit0.4%
- Walked2.0%
- Bicycle0.2%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.6%
- Worked from home3.0%
Average one-way commute: 34.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Elsberry, MO, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: heat wave
Storm events since 1996
462
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
167
0.6% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
87° / 20°F
41.3 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Elsberry, MO, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
41.9%
U.S. 33.3% +8.6 pts
Diabetes
13.0%
U.S. 12.1% +0.9 pts
Smoking
20.1%
U.S. 12.8% +7.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.8%
U.S. 11.1% -1.3 pts
Cities near Elsberry
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Hamburg, ILVillage | 6 mi | 0.5 |
| AnnadaVillage | 7 mi | 0.1 |
| FoleyCity | 7.7 mi | 0.2 |
| Hardin, ILVillage | 8.7 mi | 2.1 |
| PaynesvilleVillage | 9 mi | 0.3 |
| Batchtown, ILVillage | 12 mi | 1.9 |
| WhitesideVillage | 12 mi | 0.1 |
| WinfieldCity | 12 mi | 0.8 |
| EoliaVillage | 13 mi | 1.2 |
| Kampsville, ILVillage | 13 mi | 1 |
| Fountain N' LakesVillage | 14 mi | 0.1 |
| SilexCity | 15 mi | 0.3 |
| ClarksvilleCity | 15 mi | 0.6 |
| Eldred, ILVillage | 15 mi | 0.1 |
| Old MonroeCity | 15 mi | 0.4 |
| Fieldon, ILVillage | 16 mi | 0.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Elsberry, MO in?
- Elsberry is in Lincoln County, Missouri.
- What is the population of Elsberry, MO?
- About 1,870 people live in Elsberry, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Elsberry?
- Nearby places include Hamburg, IL (6 mi), Annada (7 mi), Foley (7.7 mi), Hardin, IL (8.7 mi), Paynesville (9 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023