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Bunker

Missouri · 407 residents · 0.663 sq mi
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Bunker has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $26,250. Population has declined 5% since 2000. 3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $39,700. The poverty rate of 41.3% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 43% less than the Missouri median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 38.3
US median: 37.2
Less educated
3% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
407
−5%since 2000
from 427 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
614 / sq mi
−5%since 2000
from 644 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
38.3
+8%since 2000
from 35.4 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2533284034775521990201020202024Bunker
2024336
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$26,250
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $19,659 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$10,715
+11%since 2000
from $9,671 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
14.9%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 15.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
41.3%
+9.0 ptssince 2000
from 32.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.420
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Agriculture, forestry, fishing20.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing18.3%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade15.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade6.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Information4.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance3%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3%
US avg: 4.2%
Construction2.4%
US avg: 1.4%
Arts, entertainment, food1.8%
US avg: 2.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$39,700
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$386
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $288 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
35.3%
−30.6 ptssince 2000
from 65.9% in 2000
38.3% rent
Vacancy rate
13.4%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 11.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
14.3%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 9.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
59.7%
+24.4 ptssince 2009
from 35.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.5
Unchangedsince 2000
from 1.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93%(397)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(9)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score6%(26)
2010
White, non-Hispanic98.3%(400)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1%(4)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.6%(10)
Diversity Score8.5%(35)
Diversity Score
8
+41%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
2.8%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 3.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
74.4%
+11.0 ptssince 2000
from 63.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.8%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 1.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.0 min
+34%since 2000
from 14.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
50.3%
−4.6 ptssince 2009
from 55.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
27.2%
+6.0 ptssince 2009
from 21.2% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
2.6%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.6%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 4.6% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
6.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 6.0% 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
21.3%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 22.5% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
18.9%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 17.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
17.1%
−24.7 ptssince 2009
from 41.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.2%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 54.3% in 2009
Female
45.8%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 45.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
22.7%
−30.3 ptssince 2009
from 53.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bunker, Missouri?

Bunker, Missouri has about 407 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Bunker, Missouri?

The typical household in Bunker, Missouri earns about $26,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Bunker, Missouri expensive?

In Bunker, Missouri, the median home is worth about $39,700, and the typical rent is about $386 a month.

How educated are people in Bunker, Missouri?

About 2.8% of adults age 25 and over in Bunker, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Bunker, Missouri?

About 41.3% of people in Bunker, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has Bunker, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, Bunker, Missouri has grown since 1990. The population has added about 17 residents, a change of about 4 percent over that period.

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