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Burgess

Missouri · 54 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 $16,250. Population has fallen 23% since 2000, a loss of 16 residents. 4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. With a median age of 46.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. The poverty rate of 30.3% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 72% less than the Missouri median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 46.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
4% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Owner-heavy
96% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
54
−23%since 2000
from 70 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
482 / sq mi
−23%since 2000
from 625 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
46.5
+29%since 2000
from 36.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
103765921191990201020202024Burgess
202424
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$16,250
−44%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $19,375 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2021
Per capita income
$13,848
+87%since 2000
from $7,409 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
5.0%
+5.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
30.3%
+12.9 ptssince 2000
from 17.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade28.6%
US avg: 10%
Information28.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Transportation & warehousing14.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
96.3%
+12.3 ptssince 2000
from 84.0% in 2000
3.7% rent
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic85.2%(46)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino5.6%(3)
Asian3.7%(2)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score22.7%(12)
Diversity Score
23
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
4.2%
−3.3 ptssince 2000
from 7.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.7%
+11.7 ptssince 2000
from 80.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−5.0 ptssince 2000
from 5.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
100.0%
+29.2 ptssince 2009
from 70.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
35.0%
+35.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
46.2%
+26.7 ptssince 2011
from 19.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
50.0%
−3.7 ptssince 2011
from 53.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
28.6%
−25.6 ptssince 2009
from 54.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
66.7%
+16.7 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Female
33.3%
−16.7 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
12.1%
−64.1 ptssince 2013
from 76.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Burgess, Missouri?

Burgess, Missouri has about 54 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Burgess, Missouri?

The typical household in Burgess, Missouri earns about $16,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

How educated are people in Burgess, Missouri?

About 4.2% 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 30.3% 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 56 residents, a change of about -51 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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