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Cainsville

Missouri · 283 residents · 1.371 sq mi
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Cainsville has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $47,500. Population has fallen 24% since 2000, a loss of 87 residents. 4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $40,400.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
4% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
283
−24%since 2000
from 370 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
206 / sq mi
−24%since 2000
from 270 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
43.8
+7%since 2000
from 41.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1762292833363891990201020202024Cainsville
2024212
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$47,500
+49%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $21,250 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,838
+123%since 2000
from $12,046 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
19.6%
+15.9 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
13.3%
−8.2 ptssince 2000
from 21.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Finance & insurance17.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical17.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Information13%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade9.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction7.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade5.4%
US avg: 10%
Other services4.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food2.2%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$40,400
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
88.2%
+6.6 ptssince 2000
from 81.5% in 2000
11.8% rent
Afford Score
0.9
−28%since 2000
from 1.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.6%(365)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0.7%(3)
2020
White, non-Hispanic94%(266)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(7)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.4%(10)
Diversity Score14.2%(40)
Diversity Score
14
+1978%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
3.9%
−2.1 ptssince 2000
from 6.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.4%
+15.5 ptssince 2000
from 77.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 1.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
34.6 min
+58%since 2000
from 21.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
82.2%
+6.7 ptssince 2009
from 75.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.0%
−6.9 ptssince 2009
from 8.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.1%
−2.6 ptssince 2011
from 3.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
56.0%
+0.2 ptssince 2011
from 55.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
22.8%
−34.3 ptssince 2009
from 57.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.7%
+8.3 ptssince 2009
from 45.4% in 2009
Female
46.3%
−8.3 ptssince 2009
from 54.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
11.8%
−79.7 ptssince 2013
from 91.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Cainsville, Missouri?

Cainsville, Missouri has about 283 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Cainsville, Missouri?

The typical household in Cainsville, Missouri earns about $47,500 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Cainsville, Missouri expensive?

In Cainsville, Missouri, the median home is worth about $40,400.

How educated are people in Cainsville, Missouri?

About 3.9% of adults age 25 and over in Cainsville, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Cainsville, Missouri?

About 13.3% of people in Cainsville, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has Cainsville, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, Cainsville, Missouri has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 88 residents, a change of about -24 percent over that period.

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