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Missouri · 505 residents (2025 est.) · 0.645 sq mi
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Bland has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $34,423. Population has fallen 16% since 2000, a loss of 89 residents. 3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $92,400. The poverty rate of 23.9% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 51% less than the Missouri median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 39.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
3% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 30%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
476
−16%since 2000
from 565 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
738 / sq mi
−16%since 2000
from 876 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
39.0
−1%since 2000
from 39.3 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:505 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
3984735486236981990201020202024Bland
2024476
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$34,423
−29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,667 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,098
+53%since 2000
from $13,102 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
12.6%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 8.9% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
23.9%
+12.5 ptssince 2000
from 11.5% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.439
+9%since 2010
from 0.403 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade35.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Information11.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade3.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.2%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing1.2%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing1.2%
US avg: 2.2%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$92,400
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $39,000 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$679
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $338 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
52.3%
−16.9 ptssince 2000
from 69.2% in 2000
47.7% rent
Vacancy rate
10.1%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 9.2% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
28.6%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 28.8% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
23.5%
−27.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.7
+84%since 2000
from 1.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
24
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.9%(553)
Black0.2%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0.5%(3)
2024
White, non-Hispanic91%(433)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(10)
Asian1.3%(6)
Other5.7%(27)
Diversity Score21.1%(100)
Diversity Score
21
+4581%since 2000
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
3.1%
−2.9 ptssince 2000
from 6.1% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
83.2%
+14.1 ptssince 2000
from 69.2% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.6%
−2.3 ptssince 2000
from 2.9% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.5 min
+1%since 2000
from 22.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
85.0%
+12.8 ptssince 2009
from 72.2% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.8%
−14.4 ptssince 2009
from 22.2% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
1.2%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
13.6%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 16.2% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.0%
−9.7 ptssince 2011
from 13.7% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
47.5%
+0.2 ptssince 2011
from 47.3% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
8.8%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 6.4% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
20.6%
−32.8 ptssince 2009
from 53.4% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
56.3%
+10.1 ptssince 2009
from 46.2% in 2009
Female
43.7%
−10.1 ptssince 2009
from 53.8% in 2009
Foreign born
1.3%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
10.7%
−37.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.2% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
26.7%
−9.8 ptssince 2012
from 36.5% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.9%
−70.8 ptssince 2013
from 77.7% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
63.1%
+17.8 ptssince 2017
from 45.3% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
95.9%
−2.7 ptssince 2016
from 98.5% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bland, Missouri?

Bland, Missouri has about 476 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Bland, Missouri?

The typical household in Bland, Missouri earns about $34,423 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Bland, Missouri expensive?

In Bland, Missouri, the median home is worth about $92,400, and the typical rent is about $679 a month.

How educated are people in Bland, Missouri?

About 3.1% of adults age 25 and over in Bland, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Bland, Missouri?

About 23.9% of people in Bland, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has Bland, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, Bland, Missouri has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 177 residents, a change of about -27 percent over that period.

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