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Burgess

Missouri · 57 residents · 0.112 sq mi
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Burgess has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $23,750. Population has fallen 19% since 2000, a loss of 13 residents. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $14,700. At a median age of 31.8, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 49% less than the Missouri median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 31.8
US median: 37.2
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 18%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
57
−19%since 2000
from 70 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
509 / sq mi
−19%since 2000
from 625 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
31.8
−12%since 2000
from 36.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
103765921191990201020202024Burgess
202424
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$23,750
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $19,375 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2021
Per capita income
$11,408
+54%since 2000
from $7,409 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
26.0%
+8.6 ptssince 2000
from 17.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.318
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade21.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade17.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance13%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services13%
US avg: 0.9%
Information8.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$14,700
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $14,200 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2018
Owner-occupied
12.5%
−71.5 ptssince 2000
from 84.0% in 2000
20.8% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
32.0%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 27.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
0.6
−16%since 2000
from 0.7 in 2000
1990 – 2018
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic93%(53)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino5.3%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score12.7%(7)
Diversity Score
13
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
6.7%
−0.8 ptssince 2000
from 7.5% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
91.1%
+11.1 ptssince 2000
from 80.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−5.0 ptssince 2000
from 5.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.9 min
−30%since 2000
from 41.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
82.6%
+11.8 ptssince 2009
from 70.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
17.4%
−11.8 ptssince 2009
from 29.2% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% 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
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
4.3%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
17.4%
−36.8 ptssince 2009
from 54.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.5%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Female
45.5%
−4.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
7.3%
−35.4 ptssince 2009
from 42.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Burgess, Missouri?

Burgess, Missouri has about 57 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Burgess, Missouri?

The typical household in Burgess, Missouri earns about $23,750 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Burgess, Missouri expensive?

In Burgess, Missouri, the median home is worth about $14,700.

How educated are people in Burgess, Missouri?

About 6.7% 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 26.0% 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 53 residents, a change of about -48 percent over that period.

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