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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Appleton City

Missouri · 1,314 residents · 1.148 sq mi
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Appleton City has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $23,674. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $44,600. With a median age of 42.7, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Households here earn about 38% less than the Missouri median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 42.7
US median: 35.2
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 34%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,314
+3%since 1990
from 1,280 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,145 / sq mi
+3%since 1990
from 1,115 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
42.7
−3%since 1990
from 44.1 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K1K1K1K1990201020202024Appleton City
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$23,674
+16%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $15,508 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$12,566
+40%since 1990
from $8,986 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
23.1%
+1.9 ptssince 1990
from 21.1% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$44,600
+34%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $25,300 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$253
−9%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $211 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
67.0%
−1.5 ptssince 1990
from 68.5% in 1990
33.0% rent
Afford Score
1.9
+15%since 1990
from 1.6 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.1%(1,269)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(2)
Asian0.2%(2)
Diversity Score2.5%(32)
2000
White, non-Hispanic98.2%(1,290)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(6)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score1.2%(15)
Diversity Score
1
−54%since 1990
from 3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.6%
−0.8 ptssince 1990
from 9.4% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
66.5%
+6.7 ptssince 1990
from 59.8% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
4.6%
+1.3 ptssince 1990
from 3.3% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.1 min
+6%since 1990
from 18.9 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Appleton City, Missouri?

Appleton City, Missouri has about 1,314 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Appleton City, Missouri?

The typical household in Appleton City, Missouri earns about $23,674 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Appleton City, Missouri expensive?

In Appleton City, Missouri, the median home is worth about $44,600, and the typical rent is about $253 a month.

How educated are people in Appleton City, Missouri?

About 8.6% of adults age 25 and over in Appleton City, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Appleton City, Missouri?

About 23.1% of people in Appleton City, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has Appleton City, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, Appleton City, Missouri has grown since 1990. The population has added about 34 residents, a change of about 3 percent over that period.

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