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Advance

Missouri · 1,349 residents · 1.117 sq mi
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Advance has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $40,125. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $101,000. Households here earn about 30% less than the Missouri median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,349
+8%since 2000
from 1,244 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,208 / sq mi
+8%since 2000
from 1,114 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.0
−13%since 2000
from 43.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K1K2K2K1990201020202024Advance
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$40,125
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,734 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,582
+63%since 2000
from $15,036 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
21.7%
+10.0 ptssince 2009
from 11.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
12.1%
−0.8 ptssince 2000
from 12.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information19.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade16.1%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade6%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services5.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Transportation & warehousing4%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing3.6%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance3.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration2.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Construction1.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$101,000
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $58,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$583
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $311 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
71.4%
−2.9 ptssince 2000
from 74.3% in 2000
28.6% rent
Afford Score
2.5
+19%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98%(1,219)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(4)
Asian0.2%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.4%(18)
2020
White, non-Hispanic93.8%(1,266)
Black0.4%(5)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(8)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.4%(45)
Diversity Score10.6%(143)
Diversity Score
11
+646%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.4%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 11.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
85.8%
+23.1 ptssince 2000
from 62.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.1%
−1.8 ptssince 2000
from 3.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
33.5 min
+64%since 2000
from 20.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
94.5%
+9.1 ptssince 2009
from 85.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
13.8%
+5.0 ptssince 2009
from 8.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.6%
−7.5 ptssince 2011
from 13.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
52.0%
−1.3 ptssince 2011
from 53.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
35.5%
−22.5 ptssince 2009
from 58.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.9%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 43.7% in 2009
Female
52.1%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 56.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
10.6%
−67.8 ptssince 2013
from 78.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Advance, Missouri?

Advance, Missouri has about 1,349 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Advance, Missouri?

The typical household in Advance, Missouri earns about $40,125 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Advance, Missouri expensive?

In Advance, Missouri, the median home is worth about $101,000, and the typical rent is about $583 a month.

How educated are people in Advance, Missouri?

About 12.4% of adults age 25 and over in Advance, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Advance, Missouri?

About 12.1% of people in Advance, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has Advance, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, Advance, Missouri has grown since 1990. The population has added about 210 residents, a change of about 18 percent over that period.

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