Meta, Missouri
Meta: City in Missouri
About
Meta is a city located in the county of Osage in the U.S. state of Missouri. Its population at the 2010 census was 229 and a population density of 256 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 218 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Meta
| Population : | 218 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Missouri (United States) |
| County : | Osage County |
| Postal code : | 65058 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 573 |
| Area : | 0.89 km2 |
| Altitude : | 646 feet / 197 meters |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 05:29:32 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 244 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -5.05% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Meta is located at 38°18'45"N 92°9'58"W (38.3125400, -92.1660100).
Meta map
Click "full screen" 
icon to open full mode. View satellite images
icon to open full mode. View satellite images
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Meta decreased by 5.05% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 229 | - | census |
| 2011 | 229 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 228 | -0.44% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 225 | -1.33% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 225 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 221 | -1.81% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 222 | 0.45% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 224 | 0.89% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 220 | -1.82% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 220 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 218 | -0.92% | estimation process |
Meta zip code is 65058.
County name: Maries, County
fips: 29125
Schools in Meta
College & universities near Meta, MO
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 177940 | Lincoln University | Jefferson City (MO) | 65101 |
Stations (4)
Amtrak & bus stations near Meta, MO
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| JEF | Jefferson City | 101 Jefferson Street | RAIL |
| HEM | Hermann | Wharf & Gutenberg Sts. | RAIL |
| SED | Sedalia | 100 block of Main Street, through parking lot | RAIL |
| WAH | Washington | 301 West Front St. | RAIL |
Other cities in Osage County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Osage County , MO.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Linn | 1,557 | City in Missouri |
| Freeburg | 420 | Human settlement in Osage County, Missouri, United States of America |
| Chamois | 377 | City in Osage County, Missouri, United States |
| Westphalia | 375 | City in Missouri, United States |
| Argyle | 157 | Village in Missouri, United States |
