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Cooter

Missouri · 469 residents · 0.295 sq mi
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Cooter has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $32,895. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 0% 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 $57,500. The poverty rate of 22.7% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 29% less than the Missouri median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 35.5
US median: 37.2
Less educated
0% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 31%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
469
+7%since 2000
from 440 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,590 / sq mi
+7%since 2000
from 1,492 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
35.5
−5%since 2000
from 37.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2613334064795511990201020202024Cooter
2024285
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$32,895
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,750 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$13,154
−1%since 2000
from $13,267 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
7.6%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 10.4% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
22.7%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 20.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.401
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade25.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Information11.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance10.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical6.9%
US avg: 4.2%
Wholesale trade5.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Education & health services3.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services2.9%
US avg: 7%
Public administration2.9%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction1.2%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$57,500
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,600 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$417
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $288 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
31.4%
−42.4 ptssince 2000
from 73.9% in 2000
36.6% rent
Vacancy rate
11.9%
−4.9 ptssince 2009
from 16.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
28.1%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 29.5% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
48.2%
+12.0 ptssince 2009
from 36.2% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.7
+45%since 2000
from 1.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.5%(429)
Black0.5%(2)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(4)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.4%(15)
2010
White, non-Hispanic97.4%(457)
Black1.9%(9)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.5%(2)
Diversity Score6.8%(32)
Diversity Score
7
+100%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
0.0%
−11.3 ptssince 2000
from 11.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
68.3%
+5.5 ptssince 2000
from 62.8% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−1.7 ptssince 2000
from 1.7% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.8 min
+24%since 2000
from 13.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
85.0%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 88.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
4.0%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
7.5%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 11.4% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% 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
13.5%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 11.7% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
6.4%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 8.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
7.5%
−43.7 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
41.6%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 43.8% in 2009
Female
58.4%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 56.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.1%
−31.4 ptssince 2009
from 41.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Cooter, Missouri?

Cooter, Missouri has about 469 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Cooter, Missouri?

The typical household in Cooter, Missouri earns about $32,895 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Cooter, Missouri expensive?

In Cooter, Missouri, the median home is worth about $57,500, and the typical rent is about $417 a month.

How educated are people in Cooter, Missouri?

About 0.0% of adults age 25 and over in Cooter, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Cooter, Missouri?

About 22.7% of people in Cooter, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has Cooter, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, Cooter, Missouri has grown since 1990. The population has added about 19 residents, a change of about 4 percent over that period.

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