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Burgess

Missouri · 24 residents · 0.112 sq mi
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Population has fallen 66% since 2000, a loss of 46 residents. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. With a median age of 66.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Poverty is rare here, at 0.0% of residents.

At a glance
Older
median age 66.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
0% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
100% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
24
−66%since 2000
from 70 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
214 / sq mi
−66%since 2000
from 625 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
66.4
+84%since 2000
from 36.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
103765921191990201020202024Burgess
202424
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$15,871
+114%since 2000
from $7,409 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
0.0%
−17.4 ptssince 2000
from 17.4% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.208
−35%since 2010
from 0.318 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade35.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Information28.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
100.0%
+16.0 ptssince 2000
from 84.0% in 2000
0.0% rent
Vacancy rate
64.3%
+64.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
−27.6 ptssince 2009
from 27.6% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.6%(69)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic100%(24)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
Diversity Score
0
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
0.0%
−7.5 ptssince 2000
from 7.5% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
79.2%
−0.8 ptssince 2000
from 80.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−5.0 ptssince 2000
from 5.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
100.0%
+29.2 ptssince 2009
from 70.8% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
−29.2 ptssince 2009
from 29.2% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−19.4 ptssince 2011
from 19.4% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
58.3%
+4.6 ptssince 2011
from 53.7% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
0.0%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
35.7%
−18.5 ptssince 2009
from 54.2% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
62.5%
+12.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Female
37.5%
−12.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
20.8%
−21.8 ptssince 2009
from 42.6% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
20.8%
+1.2 ptssince 2012
from 19.6% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.0%
−76.2 ptssince 2013
from 76.2% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
100.0%
+38.9 ptssince 2017
from 61.1% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Burgess, Missouri?

Burgess, Missouri has about 24 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

How educated are people in Burgess, Missouri?

About 0.0% of adults age 25 and over in Burgess, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Burgess, Missouri?

About 0.0% of people in Burgess, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has Burgess, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, Burgess, Missouri has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 86 residents, a change of about -78 percent over that period.

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