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Chamois

Missouri · 396 residents · 0.37 sq mi
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Chamois has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $28,250. Population has declined 13% since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $47,300. Households here earn about 39% less than the Missouri median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 35.7
US median: 37.2
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
396
−13%since 2000
from 456 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Median age
35.7
+1%since 2000
from 35.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3403994595185771990201020202024Chamois
2024375
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2010
Under 56.1%(24)
US avg: 6.5%
5 to 97.8%(31)
US avg: 6.6%
10 to 148.6%(34)
US avg: 6.7%
15 to 197.3%(29)
US avg: 7.1%
20 to 245.1%(20)
US avg: 7%
25 to 3413.6%(54)
US avg: 13.3%
35 to 4412.6%(50)
US avg: 13.3%
45 to 5410.9%(43)
US avg: 14.6%
55 to 6411.6%(46)
US avg: 11.8%
65 to 747.3%(29)
US avg: 7%
75 to 846.6%(26)
US avg: 4.2%
85 and over2.5%(10)
US avg: 1.8%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$28,250
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,563 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,739
+45%since 2000
from $12,226 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
17.6%
+6.3 ptssince 2009
from 11.4% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
20.7%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 17.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.440
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade16.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Information12.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade11.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance8.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services8.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction3.1%
US avg: 1.4%
Arts, entertainment, food2.1%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$47,300
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,700 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$391
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $313 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
40.5%
−39.4 ptssince 2000
from 79.9% in 2000
24.4% rent
Vacancy rate
13.5%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 10.6% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
26.3%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 27.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
45.8%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 46.2% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.7
−3%since 2009
from 1.7 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.4%(444)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
2010
White, non-Hispanic98.5%(390)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1%(4)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)

No data for the years selected.

Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican4.5%(22)
Colombian0.4%(2)
Ancestry
German43.5%(212)
Irish15%(73)
American7.8%(38)
English7.4%(36)
Polish5.1%(25)
French4.9%(24)
Swedish4.1%(20)
Swiss2.9%(14)
Scotch-Irish2.1%(10)
Dutch1.4%(7)
Greek1.4%(7)
Italian1.2%(6)
+ 3 more ancestry groups with data
Welsh0.6%(3)
Hungarian0.4%(2)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest Irish population · Largest American population · Largest English population · Largest Polish population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.1%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 8.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
74.0%
+8.3 ptssince 2000
from 65.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.8%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 2.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.4 min
−33%since 2000
from 29.0 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
70.4%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 71.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
11.8%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 12.2% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.8%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.6%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
−5.0 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
14.3%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 13.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
25.0%
+8.6 ptssince 2009
from 16.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
38.0%
−13.7 ptssince 2009
from 51.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.3%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 46.5% in 2009
Female
50.7%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 53.5% in 2009
Foreign born
1.4%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
13.1%
−32.2 ptssince 2009
from 45.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married43.1%(62)
Married47.2%(68)
Widowed1.4%(2)
Divorced8.3%(12)
Women 15+
Never married18.8%(30)
Married41.9%(67)
Widowed14.4%(23)
Divorced25%(40)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Chamois, Missouri?

Chamois, Missouri has about 396 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Chamois, Missouri?

The typical household in Chamois, Missouri earns about $28,250 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 $47,300, and the typical rent is about $391 a month.

How educated are people in Chamois, Missouri?

About 11.1% 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 20.7% 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 69 residents, a change of about -15 percent over that period.

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

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