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Birch Tree

Missouri · 541 residents · 1.381 sq mi
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Birch Tree has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $16,384. Population has declined 15% since 2000. 3% 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 $55,100. The poverty rate of 57.4% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 71% less than the Missouri median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.2
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
541
−15%since 2000
from 634 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
392 / sq mi
−15%since 2000
from 459 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.2
+6%since 2000
from 35.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3464936417889351990201020202024Birch Tree
2024402
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$16,384
−23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $14,236 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$11,477
+49%since 2000
from $7,695 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
5.2%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
57.4%
+11.4 ptssince 2000
from 46.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade22.2%
US avg: 10%
Information17.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing10%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction10%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services5.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance2.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade1.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$55,100
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$467
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $238 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
55.6%
−6.4 ptssince 2000
from 62.0% in 2000
44.4% rent
Afford Score
3.4
+52%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.3%(598)
Black0.3%(2)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(10)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.8%(31)
2020
White, non-Hispanic87.6%(474)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino5%(27)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other2.1%(11)
Diversity Score18%(97)
Diversity Score
18
+271%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
3.5%
−0.7 ptssince 2000
from 4.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
57.8%
−4.1 ptssince 2000
from 62.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−2.1 ptssince 2000
from 2.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.3 min
+63%since 2000
from 13.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
70.1%
−6.6 ptssince 2009
from 76.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
12.9%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 13.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
13.5%
−3.1 ptssince 2011
from 16.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
42.4%
−14.2 ptssince 2011
from 56.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
18.3%
−32.0 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.7%
−10.0 ptssince 2009
from 54.7% in 2009
Female
55.3%
+10.0 ptssince 2009
from 45.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
24.6%
−57.5 ptssince 2013
from 82.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Birch Tree, Missouri?

Birch Tree, Missouri has about 541 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Birch Tree, Missouri?

The typical household in Birch Tree, Missouri earns about $16,384 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Birch Tree, Missouri expensive?

In Birch Tree, Missouri, the median home is worth about $55,100, and the typical rent is about $467 a month.

How educated are people in Birch Tree, Missouri?

About 3.5% of adults age 25 and over in Birch Tree, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Birch Tree, Missouri?

About 57.4% of people in Birch Tree, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has Birch Tree, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, Birch Tree, Missouri has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 55 residents, a change of about -9 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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