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Cottleville

Missouri · 5,611 residents · 4.733 sq mi
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Cottleville is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $124,310. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 3,683 residents. 61% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $348,400. Poverty is rare here, at 3.4% of residents. Households here earn about 117% more than the Missouri median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 37.2
US median: 38.8
More educated
61% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 32%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,611
+191%since 2000
from 1,928 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,186 / sq mi
+191%since 2000
from 407 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
37.2
+19%since 2000
from 31.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K3K4K5K6K1990201020202024Cottleville
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$124,310
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $74,200 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$54,406
+104%since 2000
from $26,729 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
64.6%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 62.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
3.4%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 1.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information13%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services11.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Retail trade10.4%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade10.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration9.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance5.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food3%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services2.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$348,400
+32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $175,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,305
+99%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $437 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
79.2%
−16.1 ptssince 2000
from 95.3% in 2000
20.8% rent
Afford Score
2.8
+18%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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%
Diversity Score8.4%(163)
2020
White, non-Hispanic83.6%(4,690)
Black4.4%(246)
Hispanic / Latino2.9%(163)
Asian4.3%(243)
Other1.1%(61)
Diversity Score30.2%(1,693)
Diversity Score
30
+258%since 2000
from 8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
61.0%
+26.0 ptssince 2000
from 35.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
97.3%
+5.6 ptssince 2000
from 91.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
23.3%
+12.6 ptssince 2000
from 10.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.2 min
+31%since 2000
from 20.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
82.7%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 86.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.3%
−0.8 ptssince 2011
from 4.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
81.5%
+7.3 ptssince 2011
from 74.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
52.1%
−16.9 ptssince 2009
from 69.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.7%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 52.4% in 2009
Female
46.3%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 47.6% in 2009
Foreign born
4.0%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.6%
−93.9 ptssince 2013
from 96.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Cottleville, Missouri?

Cottleville, Missouri has about 5,611 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Cottleville, Missouri?

The typical household in Cottleville, Missouri earns about $124,310 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 $348,400, and the typical rent is about $1,305 a month.

How educated are people in Cottleville, Missouri?

About 61.0% 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 3.4% 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 2,675 residents, a change of about 91 percent over that period.

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

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