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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Bonne Terre

Missouri · 3,871 residents · 4.068 sq mi
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Bonne Terre has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $19,298. Population has declined 4% since 2000. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $35,000. Households here earn about 27% less than the Missouri median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Mid-age
median age 33.4
US median: 33.0
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 16%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

3,871
−4%vs 2000
vs 4,039 in 2000
1990 – 2025
952 / sq mi
−4%vs 2000
vs 993 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
33.4
−5%vs 2000
vs 35.3 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
4K5K6K7K7K1990201020202024Bonne Terre
20247K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$19,298
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $29,929 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$8,864
−41%vs 2000
vs $15,062 in 2000
US average: $14,340
14.6%
−0.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 15.4% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$35,000
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $55,200 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$292
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $376 in 2000
US average: $450
67.2%
−0.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 67.4% in 2000
32.8% rent
1.8
−2%vs 2000
vs 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.4%(3,974)
Black0.3%(12)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(7)
Asian0%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.3%(53)
1990
White, non-Hispanic99.6%(3,857)
Black0.4%(14)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0.9%(35)
1
−31%vs 2000
vs 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

6.6%
+0.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 6.0% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
60.4%
−8.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 69.2% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
2.8%
+1.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 1.1% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

21.6 min
−20%vs 2000
vs 27.0 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Bonne Terre, Missouri?

Bonne Terre, Missouri has about 3,871 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Bonne Terre, Missouri?

The typical household in Bonne Terre, Missouri earns about $19,298 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Bonne Terre, Missouri expensive?

In Bonne Terre, Missouri, the median home is worth about $35,000, and the typical rent is about $292 a month.

How educated are people in Bonne Terre, Missouri?

About 6.6% of adults age 25 and over in Bonne Terre, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Bonne Terre, Missouri?

About 14.6% of people in Bonne Terre, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

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

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