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Appleton City

Missouri · 1,032 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 $34,138. Population has fallen 21% since 2000, a loss of 282 residents. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $63,400. With a median age of 45.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 40% less than the Missouri median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 45.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 5%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,032
−21%since 2000
from 1,314 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
899 / sq mi
−21%since 2000
from 1,145 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
45.1
+6%since 2000
from 42.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K1K1K1K1990201020202024Appleton City
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$34,138
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,674 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,960
+43%since 2000
from $12,566 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
16.4%
+8.1 ptssince 2009
from 8.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
16.5%
−6.6 ptssince 2000
from 23.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information16.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade8.7%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance8.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical7.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade4.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services4.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$63,400
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $44,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$397
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $253 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
62.4%
−4.6 ptssince 2000
from 67.0% in 2000
37.6% rent
Afford Score
1.9
−1%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic92.8%(958)
Black0.5%(5)
Hispanic / Latino2%(21)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.1%(22)
Diversity Score11.4%(118)
Diversity Score
11
+892%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.6%
+7.0 ptssince 2000
from 8.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
85.7%
+19.2 ptssince 2000
from 66.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.3%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 4.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.1 min
−5%since 2000
from 20.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
83.3%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 79.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.4%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 6.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.3%
−6.4 ptssince 2011
from 11.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
45.6%
−1.8 ptssince 2011
from 47.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
24.9%
−37.5 ptssince 2009
from 62.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
41.6%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 45.4% in 2009
Female
58.4%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 54.6% in 2009
Foreign born
2.4%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.9%
−79.8 ptssince 2013
from 85.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Appleton City, Missouri?

Appleton City, Missouri has about 1,032 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Appleton City, Missouri earns about $34,138 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 $63,400, and the typical rent is about $397 a month.

How educated are people in Appleton City, Missouri?

About 15.6% 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 16.5% 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 248 residents, a change of about -19 percent over that period.

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