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Blackwater

Missouri · 162 residents · 0.328 sq mi
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Blackwater has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $32,000. Population has fallen 19% since 2000, a loss of 37 residents. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $53,900. The poverty rate of 22.2% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 31% less than the Missouri median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 38.3
US median: 37.2
Less educated
15% 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
162
−19%since 2000
from 199 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
494 / sq mi
−19%since 2000
from 607 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
38.3
+6%since 2000
from 36.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1321591862122391990201020202024Blackwater
2024207
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$32,000
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,481 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$14,620
+11%since 2000
from $13,186 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
14.3%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 11.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
22.2%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 21.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.402
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information21.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade10.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance6.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical6.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction2.7%
US avg: 1.4%
Other services2.7%
US avg: 7%
Transportation & warehousing1.4%
US avg: 3.1%
Public administration1.4%
US avg: 4.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 7.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$53,900
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$550
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $475 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
48.4%
−35.1 ptssince 2000
from 83.5% in 2000
10.9% rent
Vacancy rate
12.5%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 13.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
23.6%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 20.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.7
+21%since 2000
from 1.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97%(193)
Black2%(4)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(1)
Asian0.5%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score7.4%(15)
2010
White, non-Hispanic94.4%(153)
Black1.9%(3)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.7%(3)
Diversity Score13.1%(21)
Diversity Score
13
+78%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.5%
+5.1 ptssince 2000
from 10.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
68.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 68.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.6%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 2.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.4 min
+44%since 2000
from 21.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
78.4%
−7.9 ptssince 2009
from 86.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
12.2%
+5.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.8% 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%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
6.8%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% 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
4.3%
−7.0 ptssince 2009
from 11.3% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
9.5%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 8.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
27.0%
−15.6 ptssince 2009
from 42.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.2%
−7.0 ptssince 2009
from 53.3% in 2009
Female
53.8%
+7.0 ptssince 2009
from 46.7% in 2009
Foreign born
1.7%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
12.1%
−40.0 ptssince 2009
from 52.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Blackwater, Missouri?

Blackwater, Missouri has about 162 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Blackwater, Missouri?

The typical household in Blackwater, Missouri earns about $32,000 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Blackwater, Missouri expensive?

In Blackwater, Missouri, the median home is worth about $53,900, and the typical rent is about $550 a month.

How educated are people in Blackwater, Missouri?

About 15.5% of adults age 25 and over in Blackwater, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Blackwater, Missouri?

About 22.2% of people in Blackwater, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has Blackwater, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, Blackwater, Missouri has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 68 residents, a change of about -30 percent over that period.

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