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Chula

Missouri · 210 residents · 0.178 sq mi
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Chula has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $30,250. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $34,200. Households here earn about 35% less than the Missouri median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 34.8
US median: 37.2
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 54%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
210
+6%since 2000
from 198 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,180 / sq mi
+6%since 2000
from 1,112 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
34.8
+9%since 2000
from 31.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1311762202643091990201020202024Chula
2024159
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$30,250
−21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,208 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$13,313
+12%since 2000
from $11,920 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
11.1%
−6.7 ptssince 2009
from 17.9% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
11.8%
−9.7 ptssince 2000
from 21.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.356
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade15.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Information12.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance7.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services3.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction2.9%
US avg: 1.4%
Other services2.2%
US avg: 7%
Public administration2.2%
US avg: 4.9%
Retail trade1.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.4%
US avg: 3.1%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$34,200
+54%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $17,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$490
−21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $488 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
48.1%
−28.0 ptssince 2000
from 76.1% in 2000
22.1% rent
Vacancy rate
18.2%
+6.6 ptssince 2009
from 11.6% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
16.4%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 14.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
45.0%
−10.0 ptssince 2009
from 55.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.1
+95%since 2000
from 0.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99%(196)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2010
White, non-Hispanic92.9%(195)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino5.2%(11)
Asian0%(0)
Other6.7%(14)
Diversity Score26.1%(55)
Diversity Score
26
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.5%
+10.3 ptssince 2000
from 4.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
96.4%
+16.9 ptssince 2000
from 79.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.2 min
+4%since 2000
from 25.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
85.9%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 90.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
5.5%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
5.5%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 6.3% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.1%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
2.5%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
8.6%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 9.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
23.0%
−33.6 ptssince 2009
from 56.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
34.0%
−8.3 ptssince 2009
from 42.4% in 2009
Female
66.0%
+8.3 ptssince 2009
from 57.6% in 2009
Foreign born
2.5%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
0.7%
−44.4 ptssince 2009
from 45.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Chula, Missouri?

Chula, Missouri has about 210 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Chula, Missouri?

The typical household in Chula, Missouri earns about $30,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Chula, Missouri expensive?

In Chula, Missouri, the median home is worth about $34,200, and the typical rent is about $490 a month.

How educated are people in Chula, Missouri?

About 14.5% of adults age 25 and over in Chula, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Chula, Missouri?

About 11.8% of people in Chula, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has Chula, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, Chula, Missouri has grown since 1990. The population has added about 23 residents, a change of about 12 percent over that period.

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