If you're curious about the population of Moberly City, Missouri, you're not alone. The city is home to several notable figures. One of them is Omar N. Bradley, the first Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. Another is writer Jack Conroy, who was born in Moberly. Another notable Moberly resident is the US Navy frigate USS Moberly, which earned a battle star after sinking the German submarine U-853. The city has even been mentioned in a Tom Waits song, "Black Market Baby," which is set in Moberly, MO.
In 2010, Moberly had a population of 13,974 people. That number is expected to increase to 13,512 by 2020. It was incorporated 156 years ago. The city is home to Central Christian College of the Bible. The city is located approximately one-half mile south of Columbia, Missouri. Moberly is a suburb of Columbia. It is part of the Columbia, Missouri metropolitan area.
Moberly is home to a diverse population. It is comprised of five distinct racial and ethnic groups. The majority of the city's population is White (82.2%), followed by Black (10%). In addition to white residents, the city is home to a large number of people who live in poverty. The median age of residents of Moberly is 36.4 years.