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Appleton City

Missouri · 1,127 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 $26,445. Population has declined 14% since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $59,000. With a median age of 45.2, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 43% less than the Missouri median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 45.2
US median: 37.2
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,127
−14%since 2000
from 1,314 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
982 / sq mi
−14%since 2000
from 1,145 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
45.2
+6%since 2000
from 42.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K1K1K1K1990201020202024Appleton City
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$26,445
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,674 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,687
+41%since 2000
from $12,566 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
10.4%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 8.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
20.4%
−2.6 ptssince 2000
from 23.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.421
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade12.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Information10.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance10.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical9.1%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction7.2%
US avg: 1.4%
Other services4.2%
US avg: 7%
Public administration4.2%
US avg: 4.9%
Retail trade3.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.4%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services1.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$59,000
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $44,600 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$420
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $253 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
32.3%
−34.7 ptssince 2000
from 67.0% in 2000
37.9% rent
Vacancy rate
15.1%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 18.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
23.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 23.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
50.2%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 52.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.2
+18%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.2%(1,290)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(6)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.2%(15)
2010
White, non-Hispanic96.5%(1,087)
Black0.6%(7)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(8)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.1%(13)
Diversity Score6.1%(68)
Diversity Score
6
+427%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.6%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 8.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
78.0%
+11.5 ptssince 2000
from 66.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.4%
−1.2 ptssince 2000
from 4.6% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.2 min
+11%since 2000
from 20.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
77.1%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 79.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
15.7%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 11.3% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.7%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.9%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
10.0%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 6.4% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
11.7%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 13.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
15.5%
−46.9 ptssince 2009
from 62.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.6%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 45.4% in 2009
Female
54.4%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 54.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.8%
−29.8 ptssince 2009
from 41.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Appleton City, Missouri?

Appleton City, Missouri has about 1,127 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Appleton City, Missouri earns about $26,445 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 $59,000, and the typical rent is about $420 a month.

How educated are people in Appleton City, Missouri?

About 10.6% 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 20.4% of people in Appleton City, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has Appleton City, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, Appleton City, Missouri has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 153 residents, a change of about -12 percent over that period.

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