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Blythedale

Missouri · 211 residents · 0.307 sq mi
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Blythedale has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $30,521. Population has declined 9% since 2000. 5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $43,000. Households here earn about 47% less than the Missouri median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 37.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
5% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 43%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
211
−9%since 2000
from 233 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
687 / sq mi
−9%since 2000
from 759 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
37.1
−3%since 2000
from 38.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1181902633364081990201020202024Blythedale
2024341
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$30,521
−20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,417 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,702
+39%since 2000
from $11,281 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
7.6%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 10.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
15.9%
−16.5 ptssince 2000
from 32.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade19.8%
US avg: 10%
Information13.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade9.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction3.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services2.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing1.2%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing1.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance1.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$43,000
+43%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $20,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$708
+229%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $143 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
71.6%
−8.4 ptssince 2000
from 80.0% in 2000
28.4% rent
Afford Score
1.4
+79%since 2000
from 0.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic93.8%(198)
Black0.5%(1)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(5)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score7.2%(15)
Diversity Score
7
+124%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
4.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 4.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.6%
+14.4 ptssince 2000
from 78.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.3%
−1.0 ptssince 2000
from 2.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.1 min
+29%since 2000
from 15.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
91.6%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 92.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
8.6%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 9.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.7%
+4.7 ptssince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
34.5%
−30.2 ptssince 2011
from 64.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
12.3%
−34.1 ptssince 2009
from 46.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
63.3%
+20.7 ptssince 2009
from 42.6% in 2009
Female
36.7%
−20.7 ptssince 2009
from 57.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.9%
−80.2 ptssince 2013
from 85.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Blythedale, Missouri?

Blythedale, Missouri has about 211 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Blythedale, Missouri?

The typical household in Blythedale, Missouri earns about $30,521 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 $43,000, and the typical rent is about $708 a month.

How educated are people in Blythedale, Missouri?

About 4.8% 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 15.9% 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 69 residents, a change of about 49 percent over that period.

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