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Cardwell

Missouri · 561 residents · 0.63 sq mi
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Cardwell has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $19,205. Population has fallen 29% since 2000, a loss of 228 residents. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $37,800. The poverty rate of 50.0% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 66% less than the Missouri median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 11%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
561
−29%since 2000
from 789 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
890 / sq mi
−29%since 2000
from 1,252 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.0
+3%since 2000
from 38.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5336187047898751990201020202024Cardwell
2024816
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$19,205
−39%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $21,042 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,354
+100%since 2000
from $12,207 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
11.7%
+6.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
50.0%
+23.0 ptssince 2000
from 27.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information49.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade7.8%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade5.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction4.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance3.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services1.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$37,800
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$623
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $311 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
59.2%
−8.4 ptssince 2000
from 67.5% in 2000
40.8% rent
Afford Score
2.0
+47%since 2000
from 1.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.5%(761)
Black0.9%(7)
Hispanic / Latino1%(8)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.8%(38)
2020
White, non-Hispanic86.1%(483)
Black0.5%(3)
Hispanic / Latino9.6%(54)
Asian0%(0)
Other5.7%(32)
Diversity Score34.3%(192)
Diversity Score
34
+620%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.0%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 7.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
68.6%
+14.7 ptssince 2000
from 53.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.1%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 1.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.7 min
+13%since 2000
from 13.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
86.2%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 81.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
13.4%
+6.4 ptssince 2009
from 7.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.0%
−2.8 ptssince 2011
from 8.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
64.1%
+19.1 ptssince 2011
from 45.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
8.3%
−38.4 ptssince 2009
from 46.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.4%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
Female
50.6%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
Foreign born
4.6%
+4.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
29.6%
−56.5 ptssince 2013
from 86.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Cardwell, Missouri?

Cardwell, Missouri has about 561 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Cardwell, Missouri?

The typical household in Cardwell, Missouri earns about $19,205 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Cardwell, Missouri expensive?

In Cardwell, Missouri, the median home is worth about $37,800, and the typical rent is about $623 a month.

How educated are people in Cardwell, Missouri?

About 8.0% of adults age 25 and over in Cardwell, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Cardwell, Missouri?

About 50.0% of people in Cardwell, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has Cardwell, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, Cardwell, Missouri has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 234 residents, a change of about -29 percent over that period.

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