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Bland

Missouri · 539 residents · 0.645 sq mi
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Bland has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $28,452. Population has declined 5% since 2000. 7% 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 $61,100. Households here earn about 38% less than the Missouri median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 41.9
US median: 37.2
Less educated
7% 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
539
−5%since 2000
from 565 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
836 / sq mi
−5%since 2000
from 876 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
41.9
+7%since 2000
from 39.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3984735486236981990201020202024Bland
2024476
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$28,452
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,667 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,852
+21%since 2000
from $13,102 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
7.0%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 8.9% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
22.1%
+10.6 ptssince 2000
from 11.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.403
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade44.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Information20.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance2.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.2%
US avg: 4.2%
Wholesale trade1.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.8%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services1.8%
US avg: 7%
Public administration1.8%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$61,100
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $39,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$442
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $338 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
37.4%
−31.8 ptssince 2000
from 69.2% in 2000
37.8% rent
Vacancy rate
10.1%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 9.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
23.4%
−5.4 ptssince 2009
from 28.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
41.3%
−9.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.1
+47%since 2000
from 1.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic97.6%(526)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(3)
Asian0.6%(3)
Other2.9%(16)
Diversity Score9.7%(52)
Diversity Score
10
+2043%since 2000
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
6.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 6.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
68.8%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 69.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
1.3%
−1.6 ptssince 2000
from 2.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.9 min
−7%since 2000
from 22.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
72.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 72.2% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
13.8%
−8.4 ptssince 2009
from 22.2% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.5%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
5.8%
+5.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% 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
7.0%
−9.2 ptssince 2009
from 16.2% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
8.4%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 6.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
21.1%
−32.3 ptssince 2009
from 53.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.2%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 46.2% in 2009
Female
49.8%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 53.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
17.4%
−30.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bland, Missouri?

Bland, Missouri has about 539 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Bland, Missouri?

The typical household in Bland, Missouri earns about $28,452 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 $61,100, and the typical rent is about $442 a month.

How educated are people in Bland, Missouri?

About 6.9% 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 22.1% 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 114 residents, a change of about -17 percent over that period.

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