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Bourbon

Missouri · 1,567 residents · 1.337 sq mi
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Bourbon has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $45,952. Population has grown 16% since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $81,000.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 35.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 5%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,567
+16%since 2000
from 1,348 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,172 / sq mi
+16%since 2000
from 1,008 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
35.9
+2%since 2000
from 35.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K2K2K2K1990201020202024Bourbon
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$45,952
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,240 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,811
+129%since 2000
from $12,992 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
16.6%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 15.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
19.4%
+5.2 ptssince 2000
from 14.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade22%
US avg: 10%
Information19.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade6.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food3.5%
US avg: 2%
Finance & insurance3%
US avg: 5.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing2.2%
US avg: 0.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services1.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration0.4%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$81,000
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $56,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$801
+51%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $353 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
52.0%
−11.4 ptssince 2000
from 63.3% in 2000
48.0% rent
Afford Score
1.8
−6%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.5%(1,328)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(7)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.5%(20)
2020
White, non-Hispanic91.4%(1,432)
Black0.4%(6)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(28)
Asian0.6%(10)
Other7.4%(117)
Diversity Score23.2%(364)
Diversity Score
23
+1461%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.8%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 9.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
77.3%
+4.1 ptssince 2000
from 73.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 4.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.9 min
+28%since 2000
from 19.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
78.6%
+6.6 ptssince 2009
from 72.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.5%
−7.6 ptssince 2009
from 11.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.9%
−2.1 ptssince 2011
from 6.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
55.1%
−5.6 ptssince 2011
from 60.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
20.9%
−29.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 47.6% in 2009
Female
52.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 52.4% in 2009
Foreign born
2.1%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.6%
−71.9 ptssince 2013
from 81.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bourbon, Missouri?

Bourbon, Missouri has about 1,567 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Bourbon, Missouri?

The typical household in Bourbon, Missouri earns about $45,952 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Bourbon, Missouri expensive?

In Bourbon, Missouri, the median home is worth about $81,000, and the typical rent is about $801 a month.

How educated are people in Bourbon, Missouri?

About 11.8% of adults age 25 and over in Bourbon, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Bourbon, Missouri?

About 19.4% of people in Bourbon, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has Bourbon, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, Bourbon, Missouri has grown since 1990. The population has added about 385 residents, a change of about 33 percent over that period.

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