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Amazonia

Missouri · 238 residents · 0.368 sq mi
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Amazonia has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $33,750. Population has declined 14% since 2000. 3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $60,800. Households here earn about 41% less than the Missouri median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
3% 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
238
−14%since 2000
from 277 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
647 / sq mi
−14%since 2000
from 753 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
43.5
+25%since 2000
from 34.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2282592913223541990201020202024Amazonia
2024286
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$33,750
−38%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,250 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,839
+24%since 2000
from $17,609 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
16.1%
+16.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
11.6%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 12.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade16%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade16%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction3.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing2.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Information2.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Arts, entertainment, food2.4%
US avg: 2%
Finance & insurance1.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$60,800
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$779
+56%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $333 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
82.4%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 81.1% in 2000
17.6% rent
Afford Score
1.8
+60%since 2000
from 1.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99.3%(275)
Black0.4%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0.9%(2)
2020
White, non-Hispanic95.4%(227)
Black0.4%(1)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other6.8%(16)
Diversity Score19%(45)
Diversity Score
19
+2003%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
2.7%
−2.8 ptssince 2000
from 5.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
84.5%
+11.7 ptssince 2000
from 72.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.4 min
+126%since 2000
from 13.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
85.6%
−5.8 ptssince 2009
from 91.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.9%
+5.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.6%
−12.4 ptssince 2011
from 13.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
55.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2011
from 55.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
11.2%
−28.1 ptssince 2009
from 39.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.5%
+10.7 ptssince 2009
from 43.9% in 2009
Female
45.5%
−10.7 ptssince 2009
from 56.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
11.0%
−73.9 ptssince 2013
from 84.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Amazonia, Missouri?

Amazonia, Missouri has about 238 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Amazonia, Missouri?

The typical household in Amazonia, Missouri earns about $33,750 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Amazonia, Missouri expensive?

In Amazonia, Missouri, the median home is worth about $60,800, and the typical rent is about $779 a month.

How educated are people in Amazonia, Missouri?

About 2.7% of adults age 25 and over in Amazonia, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Amazonia, Missouri?

About 11.6% of people in Amazonia, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has Amazonia, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, Amazonia, Missouri has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 20 residents, a change of about -8 percent over that period.

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