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Bunceton

Missouri · 354 residents · 0.944 sq mi
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Bunceton has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $40,227. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $72,900.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 36.6
US median: 37.2
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 42%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
354
+2%since 2000
from 348 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
375 / sq mi
+2%since 2000
from 369 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
36.6
−3%since 2000
from 37.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2352993644284931990201020202024Bunceton
2024256
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$40,227
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,917 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$14,053
+6%since 2000
from $13,202 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
15.3%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 14.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
19.8%
+8.7 ptssince 2000
from 11.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.394
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade12.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance8%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade7.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Information5.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.9%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services4.9%
US avg: 7%
Public administration4.9%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction4.5%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services3.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.2%
US avg: 3.1%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$72,900
+42%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$475
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $381 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
45.0%
−32.0 ptssince 2000
from 77.0% in 2000
30.0% rent
Vacancy rate
13.3%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 16.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
14.9%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 11.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
16.3%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 20.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.8
+25%since 2000
from 1.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic90.5%(315)
Black6.9%(24)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score17.1%(59)
2010
White, non-Hispanic93.5%(331)
Black4%(14)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.8%(10)
Diversity Score17.8%(63)
Diversity Score
18
+4%since 2000
from 17 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.6%
+4.0 ptssince 2000
from 7.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
88.8%
+10.5 ptssince 2000
from 78.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
7.3%
+4.3 ptssince 2000
from 3.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.3 min
+32%since 2000
from 19.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
86.2%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 85.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
9.4%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 10.2% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.9%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
5.6%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 8.7% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
16.5%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 20.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
26.8%
−25.8 ptssince 2009
from 52.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.7%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 52.6% in 2009
Female
50.3%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 47.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
5.3%
−53.5 ptssince 2009
from 58.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bunceton, Missouri?

Bunceton, Missouri has about 354 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Bunceton, Missouri?

The typical household in Bunceton, Missouri earns about $40,227 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Bunceton, Missouri expensive?

In Bunceton, Missouri, the median home is worth about $72,900, and the typical rent is about $475 a month.

How educated are people in Bunceton, Missouri?

About 11.6% of adults age 25 and over in Bunceton, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Bunceton, Missouri?

About 19.8% of people in Bunceton, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has Bunceton, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, Bunceton, Missouri has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 9 residents, a change of about -2 percent over that period.

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