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Cottleville

Missouri · 6,717 residents (2025 est.) · 4.733 sq mi
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#146Lowest poverty rateof 6,8232.0%
The short version

Cottleville is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $131,310. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 4,009 residents. 53% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $435,400. Poverty is rare here, at 2.0% of residents. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 41.1
US median: 38.9
More educated
53% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 36%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,937
+208%since 2000
from 1,928 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,254 / sq mi
+108%since 2009
from 603 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
41.1
+32%since 2000
from 31.2 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:6,717 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2K3K4K5K6K1990201020202024Cottleville
20246K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 54%(236)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 97.2%(427)
US avg: 6%
10 to 146.8%(405)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 196.8%(404)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 249.2%(549)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 3410.1%(597)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4412.1%(719)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5414.4%(855)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6414.2%(844)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7412.4%(737)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 842.3%(138)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over0.4%(26)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$131,310
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $74,200 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$67,203
+151%since 2000
from $26,729 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
75.6%
+13.2 ptssince 2009
from 62.4% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
2.0%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 1.7% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.419
+17%since 2010
from 0.359 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information14.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services9.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade8.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Public administration7.4%
US avg: 4.8%
Wholesale trade7.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance6.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing3.9%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services2.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing0.5%
US avg: 0.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$435,400
+36%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $175,900 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,624
+104%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $437 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
80.6%
−14.7 ptssince 2000
from 95.3% in 2000
19.4% rent
Vacancy rate
3.0%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
10.3%
−12.5 ptssince 2009
from 22.8% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
59.7%
+31.9 ptssince 2009
from 27.8% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.3
+10%since 2009
from 3.0 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
47
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.5%(1,842)
Black2%(38)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(17)
Asian0.6%(11)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic80.6%(4,787)
Black7.1%(423)
Hispanic / Latino3.5%(205)
Asian1.3%(77)
Other7.5%(445)
Diversity Score
42
+715%since 2009
from 5 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican2.3%(136)
Spaniard0.5%(31)
Puerto Rican0.5%(29)
Asian origin
Asian Indian1.1%(67)
Chinese0.2%(10)
Ancestry
German29.2%(1,732)
Irish17.9%(1,064)
English11.6%(688)
American7.7%(460)
Italian5.5%(324)
French3.9%(229)
Nigerian3.3%(195)
Czech3.1%(185)
Swedish2.3%(139)
Dutch2.3%(137)
Scottish2.1%(126)
+ 8 more ancestry groups with data
Polish1.8%(104)
Austrian1.1%(66)
Russian0.5%(30)
Norwegian0.3%(16)
Scotch-Irish0.2%(12)
Lithuanian0.2%(10)
Hungarian0.1%(8)
Danish0.1%(5)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest Irish population · Largest English population · Largest American population · Largest Italian population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
53.3%
+18.3 ptssince 2000
from 35.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
98.2%
+6.6 ptssince 2000
from 91.6% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
25.1%
+14.3 ptssince 2000
from 10.7% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.5 min
+13%since 2000
from 20.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
76.2%
−10.6 ptssince 2009
from 86.8% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.4%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 7.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
13.7%
+8.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.7% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.1%
+1.1 ptssince 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
5.8%
+5.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.3%
−1.8 ptssince 2011
from 4.1% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
77.7%
+3.4 ptssince 2011
from 74.2% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
9.6%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.4% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
48.2%
−20.8 ptssince 2009
from 69.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.9%
−4.5 ptssince 2009
from 52.4% in 2009
Female
52.1%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 47.6% in 2009
Foreign born
6.2%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.7%
−49.7 ptssince 2009
from 53.4% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
7.2%
−1.0 ptssince 2012
from 8.2% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.8%
−94.7 ptssince 2013
from 96.5% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
98.1%
+3.7 ptssince 2017
from 94.4% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
97.5%
+3.7 ptssince 2016
from 93.8% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.8%
−0.6 ptssince 2016
from 1.4% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married28.6%(641)
Married60.8%(1,363)
Widowed2.3%(51)
Divorced8.4%(188)
Women 15+
Never married29.2%(766)
Married55.4%(1,456)
Widowed5.6%(147)
Divorced9.8%(257)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Cottleville, Missouri?

Cottleville, Missouri has about 5,937 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Cottleville, Missouri?

The typical household in Cottleville, Missouri earns about $131,310 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Cottleville, Missouri expensive?

In Cottleville, Missouri, the median home is worth about $435,400, and the typical rent is about $1,624 a month.

How educated are people in Cottleville, Missouri?

About 53.3% of adults age 25 and over in Cottleville, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Cottleville, Missouri?

About 2.0% of people in Cottleville, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has Cottleville, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, Cottleville, Missouri has grown since 1990. The population has added about 3,001 residents, a change of about 102 percent over that period.

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

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