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Bolckow

Missouri · 163 residents · 0.325 sq mi
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Bolckow has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $45,000. Population has fallen 30% since 2000, a loss of 71 residents. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $38,300.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 37.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 6%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
163
−30%since 2000
from 234 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
502 / sq mi
−30%since 2000
from 720 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
37.3
+15%since 2000
from 32.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1491792102412711990201020202024Bolckow
2024197
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$45,000
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,250 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,622
+74%since 2000
from $13,028 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
18.1%
+6.7 ptssince 2009
from 11.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
19.6%
+4.1 ptssince 2000
from 15.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade18.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade15.2%
US avg: 10%
Information15.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance13.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical9.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing5.1%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services4%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food3%
US avg: 2%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$38,300
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$400
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $236 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
60.0%
−22.0 ptssince 2000
from 82.0% in 2000
40.0% rent
Afford Score
0.9
−18%since 2000
from 1.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic95.1%(155)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(2)
Asian0.6%(1)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score4.7%(8)
Diversity Score
5
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.1%
+6.5 ptssince 2000
from 3.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
87.9%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 85.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.0%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 2.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.1 min
+33%since 2000
from 18.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
89.9%
+36.4 ptssince 2009
from 53.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.2%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.9%
−2.3 ptssince 2011
from 5.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
60.4%
−21.1 ptssince 2011
from 81.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
21.2%
−33.2 ptssince 2009
from 54.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
57.2%
+8.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
Female
42.8%
−8.8 ptssince 2009
from 51.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.8%
−70.0 ptssince 2013
from 78.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bolckow, Missouri?

Bolckow, Missouri has about 163 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Bolckow, Missouri?

The typical household in Bolckow, Missouri earns about $45,000 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 $38,300, and the typical rent is about $400 a month.

How educated are people in Bolckow, Missouri?

About 10.1% 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 19.6% 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 62 residents, a change of about -28 percent over that period.

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

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