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Bolckow

Missouri · 164 residents (2025 est.) · 0.325 sq mi
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Bolckow has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $48,750. Population has fallen 16% since 2000, a loss of 37 residents. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $86,100. With a median age of 54.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 31% less than the Missouri median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 54.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 74%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
197
−16%since 2000
from 234 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
606 / sq mi
−16%since 2000
from 720 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
54.1
+66%since 2000
from 32.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:164 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1491792102412711990201020202024Bolckow
2024197
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$48,750
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,250 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,504
+119%since 2000
from $13,028 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
36.6%
+25.2 ptssince 2009
from 11.4% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
19.3%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 15.5% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.398
+35%since 2010
from 0.295 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade17.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade11.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance11.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Information6.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.7%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction5.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Professional, scientific, technical5.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services5.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$86,100
+74%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,200 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$550
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $236 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
62.2%
−19.8 ptssince 2000
from 82.0% in 2000
37.8% rent
Vacancy rate
6.8%
−7.3 ptssince 2009
from 14.1% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
15.7%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 10.9% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
6.5%
−6.9 ptssince 2009
from 13.3% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.8
+70%since 2000
from 1.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
36
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99.6%(233)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic90.9%(179)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino5.6%(11)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.6%(7)
Diversity Score21.3%(42)
Diversity Score
21
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.3%
+11.8 ptssince 2000
from 3.5% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
87.3%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 85.1% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
1.3%
−0.8 ptssince 2000
from 2.1% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.8 min
+58%since 2000
from 18.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
85.1%
+31.5 ptssince 2009
from 53.5% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.7%
−28.6 ptssince 2009
from 34.3% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
9.2%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 8.1% 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
2.4%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.5%
+1.2 ptssince 2011
from 5.3% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
53.8%
−27.7 ptssince 2011
from 81.4% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
13.8%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 10.9% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
28.7%
−25.7 ptssince 2009
from 54.5% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.7%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
Female
52.3%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 51.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
19.6%
−31.6 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
22.8%
+10.2 ptssince 2012
from 12.6% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
10.2%
−68.6 ptssince 2013
from 78.8% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
81.7%
+38.3 ptssince 2017
from 43.4% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
93.0%
−1.9 ptssince 2016
from 95.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−2.5 ptssince 2016
from 2.5% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bolckow, Missouri?

Bolckow, Missouri has about 197 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Bolckow, Missouri?

The typical household in Bolckow, Missouri earns about $48,750 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Bolckow, Missouri expensive?

In Bolckow, Missouri, the median home is worth about $86,100, and the typical rent is about $550 a month.

How educated are people in Bolckow, Missouri?

About 15.3% of adults age 25 and over in Bolckow, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Bolckow, Missouri?

About 19.3% of people in Bolckow, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has Bolckow, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, Bolckow, Missouri has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 28 residents, a change of about -12 percent over that period.

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