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Chamois

Missouri · 387 residents (2025 est.) · 0.37 sq mi
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Chamois has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $39,833. Population has fallen 18% since 2000, a loss of 81 residents. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $64,400. The poverty rate of 26.2% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 44% less than the Missouri median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 35.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
375
−18%since 2000
from 456 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,014 / sq mi
−18%since 2000
from 1,232 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
35.4
Unchangedsince 2000
from 35.3 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:387 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
3403994595185771990201020202024Chamois
2024375
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$39,833
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,563 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,251
+82%since 2000
from $12,226 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
26.3%
+14.9 ptssince 2009
from 11.4% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
26.2%
+8.4 ptssince 2000
from 17.9% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.429
−3%since 2010
from 0.440 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade15.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Information10.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade8.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction7%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food4.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Finance & insurance3.1%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services1.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration1.6%
US avg: 4.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$64,400
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,700 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$640
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $313 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
83.6%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 79.9% in 2000
16.4% rent
Vacancy rate
25.9%
+15.3 ptssince 2009
from 10.6% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
21.3%
−6.5 ptssince 2009
from 27.8% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
52.0%
+5.8 ptssince 2009
from 46.2% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.6
+40%since 2000
from 1.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
28
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.4%(444)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.1%(5)
2024
White, non-Hispanic87.7%(329)
Black0.8%(3)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(7)
Asian0.5%(2)
Other9.1%(34)
Diversity Score27.7%(104)
Diversity Score
28
+2382%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.3%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 8.8% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
90.1%
+24.5 ptssince 2000
from 65.6% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.7%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 2.8% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
37.5 min
+29%since 2000
from 29.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
74.6%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 71.1% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
13.9%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 12.2% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
1.6%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
4.1%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−5.0 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
9.9%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 13.9% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.3%
−5.1 ptssince 2011
from 7.3% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
44.3%
−2.1 ptssince 2011
from 46.4% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
23.3%
+6.8 ptssince 2009
from 16.4% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
35.7%
−16.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.7% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.1%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 46.5% in 2009
Female
53.9%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 53.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.8%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.7%
−39.7 ptssince 2009
from 45.4% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
18.7%
−4.6 ptssince 2012
from 23.3% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
18.7%
−65.6 ptssince 2013
from 84.3% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
80.9%
+25.7 ptssince 2017
from 55.2% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.3%
+0.5 ptssince 2016
from 97.8% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.6%
−0.5 ptssince 2016
from 1.1% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Chamois, Missouri?

Chamois, Missouri has about 375 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Chamois, Missouri?

The typical household in Chamois, Missouri earns about $39,833 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Chamois, Missouri expensive?

In Chamois, Missouri, the median home is worth about $64,400, and the typical rent is about $640 a month.

How educated are people in Chamois, Missouri?

About 10.3% of adults age 25 and over in Chamois, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Chamois, Missouri?

About 26.2% of people in Chamois, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has Chamois, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, Chamois, Missouri has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 90 residents, a change of about -19 percent over that period.

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