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Commerce

Missouri · 42 residents (2025 est.) · 0.346 sq mi
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Population has fallen 42% since 2000, a loss of 46 residents. 23% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. With a median age of 50.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Older
median age 50.6
US median: 38.9
Less educated
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
88% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
64
−42%since 2000
from 110 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
185 / sq mi
−42%since 2000
from 318 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
50.6
+31%since 2000
from 38.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:42 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
29681081481871990201020202024Commerce
202464
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$29,845
+70%since 2000
from $17,552 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
41.7%
+32.8 ptssince 2009
from 8.9% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
18.8%
+14.4 ptssince 2000
from 4.3% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.390
+21%since 2010
from 0.322 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade31.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services13.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Information9.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Transportation & warehousing4.5%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance4.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
87.5%
−7.7 ptssince 2000
from 95.2% in 2000
12.5% rent
Vacancy rate
20.0%
+20.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
4.8%
+4.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.5%(105)
Black2.7%(3)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score11%(12)
2024
White, non-Hispanic100%(64)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
Diversity Score
0
−100%since 2000
from 11 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
23.1%
+10.2 ptssince 2000
from 12.9% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
84.6%
+20.3 ptssince 2000
from 64.3% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
9.6%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 8.6% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
90.9%
+20.9 ptssince 2009
from 70.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−30.0 ptssince 2009
from 30.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
9.1%
+9.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−15.6 ptssince 2009
from 15.6% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−11.4 ptssince 2011
from 11.4% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
42.3%
−13.2 ptssince 2011
from 55.6% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
9.1%
−18.4 ptssince 2009
from 27.5% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
4.5%
−58.0 ptssince 2009
from 62.5% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.7%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 53.0% in 2009
Female
45.3%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 47.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
1.9%
−50.7 ptssince 2009
from 52.6% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
17.2%
+1.7 ptssince 2012
from 15.5% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
12.5%
−80.4 ptssince 2013
from 92.9% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
95.8%
+26.6 ptssince 2017
from 69.2% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Commerce, Missouri?

Commerce, Missouri has about 64 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

How educated are people in Commerce, Missouri?

About 23.1% of adults age 25 and over in Commerce, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Commerce, Missouri?

About 18.8% of people in Commerce, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has Commerce, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, Commerce, Missouri has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 110 residents, a change of about -63 percent over that period.

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

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