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Blodgett

Missouri · 222 residents (2025 est.) · 0.163 sq mi
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Population has fallen 26% since 2000, a loss of 69 residents. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. With a median age of 47.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. The poverty rate of 20.4% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Older
median age 47.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
38% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
196
−26%since 2000
from 265 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,202 / sq mi
−26%since 2000
from 1,626 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
47.5
+25%since 2000
from 38.1 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:222 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1401742082422761990201020202024Blodgett
2024196
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$21,583
+47%since 2000
from $14,674 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
25.6%
+16.5 ptssince 2009
from 9.1% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
20.4%
+13.0 ptssince 2000
from 7.4% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.400
+11%since 2010
from 0.361 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information10.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services9.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration9.6%
US avg: 4.8%
Retail trade7.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing6%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.4%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction2.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
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%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median gross rent
$1,044
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $508 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
37.8%
−38.7 ptssince 2000
from 76.5% in 2000
62.2% rent
Vacancy rate
10.9%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 12.9% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
47.1%
+33.9 ptssince 2009
from 13.2% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.5%(261)
Black0.4%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score1%(3)
2024
White, non-Hispanic64.3%(126)
Black2.6%(5)
Hispanic / Latino4.6%(9)
Asian0%(0)
Other28.6%(56)
Diversity Score62.8%(123)
Diversity Score
63
+6506%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
6.7%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 4.8% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
80.7%
+23.8 ptssince 2000
from 56.9% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.9 min
+72%since 2000
from 11.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
95.2%
+10.7 ptssince 2009
from 84.5% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−6.9 ptssince 2009
from 6.9% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
4.8%
+4.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−8.6 ptssince 2009
from 8.6% 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
7.3%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.6%
+0.9 ptssince 2011
from 3.7% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
56.9%
−9.0 ptssince 2011
from 65.9% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
10.8%
+10.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
42.2%
+18.4 ptssince 2009
from 23.7% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
38.8%
−23.9 ptssince 2009
from 62.6% in 2009
Female
61.2%
+23.9 ptssince 2009
from 37.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.0%
−53.7 ptssince 2009
from 57.7% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
20.4%
+13.1 ptssince 2012
from 7.3% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
15.8%
−62.7 ptssince 2013
from 78.5% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
84.1%
−3.2 ptssince 2017
from 87.3% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Blodgett, Missouri?

Blodgett, Missouri has about 196 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

Is Blodgett, Missouri expensive?

In Blodgett, Missouri, the typical rent is about $1,044 a month.

How educated are people in Blodgett, Missouri?

About 6.7% of adults age 25 and over in Blodgett, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Blodgett, Missouri?

About 20.4% of people in Blodgett, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has Blodgett, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, Blodgett, Missouri has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 9 residents, a change of about -4 percent over that period.

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

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