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Blythedale

Missouri · 212 residents (2025 est.) · 0.307 sq mi
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Blythedale has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $54,750. Population has grown 46% since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $24,600.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 36.7
US median: 38.9
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 32%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
341
+46%since 2000
from 233 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,111 / sq mi
+46%since 2000
from 759 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
36.7
−4%since 2000
from 38.2 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:212 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1181902633364081990201020202024Blythedale
2024341
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$54,750
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,417 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,634
+118%since 2000
from $11,281 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
43.6%
+33.2 ptssince 2009
from 10.3% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
9.1%
−23.3 ptssince 2000
from 32.4% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.379
−7%since 2010
from 0.409 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information23.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade10.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services9%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration9%
US avg: 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food6.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Finance & insurance4.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade1.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.5%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$24,600
−32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $20,000 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$806
+209%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $143 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
69.2%
−10.8 ptssince 2000
from 80.0% in 2000
30.8% rent
Vacancy rate
13.3%
+8.9 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
4.9%
−18.3 ptssince 2009
from 23.2% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
58.3%
+58.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
0.4
−43%since 2000
from 0.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
45
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.9%(228)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.2%(7)
2024
White, non-Hispanic97.9%(334)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.1%(7)
Diversity Score5%(17)
Diversity Score
5
+57%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.6%
+9.6 ptssince 2000
from 4.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
94.9%
+16.6 ptssince 2000
from 78.3% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
5.5%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 2.3% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
34.8 min
+123%since 2000
from 15.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
85.8%
−6.3 ptssince 2009
from 92.1% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
11.9%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 7.9% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
1.5%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.7%
+0.7 ptssince 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
5.1%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 9.2% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
44.4%
−20.4 ptssince 2011
from 64.8% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
29.1%
+21.0 ptssince 2009
from 8.1% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
32.1%
−14.4 ptssince 2009
from 46.5% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
56.6%
+14.0 ptssince 2009
from 42.6% in 2009
Female
43.4%
−14.0 ptssince 2009
from 57.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.8%
−45.8 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
37.0%
+24.7 ptssince 2012
from 12.3% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.2%
−83.9 ptssince 2013
from 85.1% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
89.7%
+23.0 ptssince 2017
from 66.7% 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 Blythedale, Missouri?

Blythedale, Missouri has about 341 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Blythedale, Missouri?

The typical household in Blythedale, Missouri earns about $54,750 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Blythedale, Missouri expensive?

In Blythedale, Missouri, the median home is worth about $24,600, and the typical rent is about $806 a month.

How educated are people in Blythedale, Missouri?

About 13.6% of adults age 25 and over in Blythedale, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Blythedale, Missouri?

About 9.1% of people in Blythedale, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has Blythedale, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, Blythedale, Missouri has grown since 1990. The population has added about 199 residents, a change of about 140 percent over that period.

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