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Canalou

Missouri · 158 residents · 0.202 sq mi
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Canalou has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $37,083. Population has fallen 55% since 2000, a loss of 190 residents. 9% 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 $29,400. The poverty rate of 40.3% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 35% less than the Missouri median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
9% 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
158
−55%since 2000
from 348 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
782 / sq mi
−55%since 2000
from 1,723 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.1
+32%since 2000
from 32.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1241852463073681990201020202024Canalou
2024177
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$37,083
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $21,250 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,227
+78%since 2000
from $9,660 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
14.9%
+9.6 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
40.3%
+12.9 ptssince 2000
from 27.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade34.7%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance16.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical16.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction6.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Information5.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
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%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$29,400
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $18,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
91.2%
+4.0 ptssince 2000
from 87.2% in 2000
8.8% rent
Afford Score
0.8
−7%since 2000
from 0.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.1%(331)
Black3.7%(13)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.3%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score9.8%(34)
2020
White, non-Hispanic96.2%(152)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score1.6%(3)
Diversity Score
2
−83%since 2000
from 10 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.8%
+6.7 ptssince 2000
from 2.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
64.6%
+23.0 ptssince 2000
from 41.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
35.7 min
+235%since 2000
from 10.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
94.4%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 92.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
10.4%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 7.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.3%
−3.0 ptssince 2011
from 8.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
58.0%
+2.1 ptssince 2011
from 55.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
20.8%
−23.5 ptssince 2009
from 44.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.7%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 56.8% in 2009
Female
47.3%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 43.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
23.1%
−63.1 ptssince 2013
from 86.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Canalou, Missouri?

Canalou, Missouri has about 158 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Canalou, Missouri?

The typical household in Canalou, Missouri earns about $37,083 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Canalou, Missouri expensive?

In Canalou, Missouri, the median home is worth about $29,400.

How educated are people in Canalou, Missouri?

About 8.8% of adults age 25 and over in Canalou, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Canalou, Missouri?

About 40.3% of people in Canalou, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has Canalou, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, Canalou, Missouri has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 139 residents, a change of about -47 percent over that period.

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

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