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Chula

Missouri · 195 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 $35,000. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $63,800. At a median age of 34.4, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 39% less than the Missouri median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 34.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
3% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 143%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
195
−2%since 2000
from 198 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,096 / sq mi
−2%since 2000
from 1,112 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
34.4
+8%since 2000
from 31.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1311762202643091990201020202024Chula
2024159
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$35,000
−23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,208 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,859
+50%since 2000
from $11,920 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
18.6%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 17.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
23.2%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 21.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information18.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade13.8%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade8.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing7.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance7.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services6.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration6.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Professional, scientific, technical3.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services3.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$63,800
+143%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $17,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$570
−22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $488 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
74.3%
−1.7 ptssince 2000
from 76.1% in 2000
25.7% rent
Afford Score
1.8
+215%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic89.7%(175)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3.6%(7)
Asian0.5%(1)
Other2.8%(6)
Diversity Score17%(33)
Diversity Score
17
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
2.8%
−1.5 ptssince 2000
from 4.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.7%
+13.2 ptssince 2000
from 79.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.4 min
−19%since 2000
from 25.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
92.5%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 90.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.3%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.6%
−7.7 ptssince 2011
from 11.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
61.5%
−18.1 ptssince 2011
from 79.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
11.3%
−45.4 ptssince 2009
from 56.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
42.9%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 42.4% in 2009
Female
57.1%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 57.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.6%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
13.6%
−68.0 ptssince 2013
from 81.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Chula, Missouri?

Chula, Missouri has about 195 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Chula, Missouri?

The typical household in Chula, Missouri earns about $35,000 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 $63,800, and the typical rent is about $570 a month.

How educated are people in Chula, Missouri?

About 2.8% 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 23.2% 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 8 residents, a change of about 4 percent over that period.

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