CensusEasy
CITY · 2020 ACS

Chamois

Missouri · 377 residents · 0.37 sq mi
Time machine
COMPARE TO
Part of the Jefferson City metro area
Compare
The short version

Chamois has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $44,250. Population has fallen 17% since 2000, a loss of 79 residents. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $42,300.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 8%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
377
−17%since 2000
from 456 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,019 / sq mi
−17%since 2000
from 1,232 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.9
+10%since 2000
from 35.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3403994595185771990201020202024Chamois
2024375
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$44,250
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,563 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,088
+89%since 2000
from $12,226 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
10.1%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 11.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
19.8%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 17.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade17.2%
US avg: 10%
Information12.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction6.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food4.3%
US avg: 2%
Other services4.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade2.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance2.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$42,300
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$568
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $313 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
69.2%
−10.7 ptssince 2000
from 79.9% in 2000
30.8% rent
Afford Score
1.0
−17%since 2000
from 1.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
RELATED:See current rent listings in Chamois on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.4%(444)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.1%(5)
2020
White, non-Hispanic92.6%(349)
Black0.3%(1)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(7)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.1%(8)
Diversity Score10.5%(40)
Diversity Score
11
+844%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.4%
+8.6 ptssince 2000
from 8.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.8%
+25.2 ptssince 2000
from 65.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.9%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 2.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.7 min
−1%since 2000
from 29.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
63.8%
−7.3 ptssince 2009
from 71.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
8.9%
−5.0 ptssince 2009
from 13.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.8%
−1.6 ptssince 2011
from 7.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
46.9%
+0.4 ptssince 2011
from 46.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
30.7%
−21.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.1%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 46.5% in 2009
Female
55.9%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 53.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.2%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
17.6%
−66.7 ptssince 2013
from 84.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
Drill deeper

Places similar to Chamois

Gardner
Pop 381
Attapulgus
Pop 442
Hiltonia
Pop 322
Centralhatchee
Pop 369
Places similar to Chamois
Head to head

Compare Chamois to nearby cities

CHAMOIS VS
Fulton
Income$51,429+16%
Home value$155,900+269%
Population12,853+3221%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
CHAMOIS VS
Jefferson City
Income$66,371+50%
Home value$218,700+417%
Population42,489+10879%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
CHAMOIS VS
Mexico
Income$50,873+15%
Home value$139,800+230%
Population11,558+2887%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
CHAMOIS VS
Columbia
Income$66,498+50%
Home value$284,600+573%
Population130,851+33712%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
Frequently asked

How many people live in Chamois, Missouri?

Chamois, Missouri has about 377 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Chamois, Missouri?

The typical household in Chamois, Missouri earns about $44,250 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 $42,300, and the typical rent is about $568 a month.

How educated are people in Chamois, Missouri?

About 17.4% 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 19.8% 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 88 residents, a change of about -19 percent over that period.

Keep going

Explore from here

Up the hierarchy
Missouri
Rankings
Highest income citiesFastest growing citiesMost educated cities
Compare
Compare Chamois with another place

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

How we source and harmonize this data →