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Diggins

Missouri · 299 residents · 0.969 sq mi
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Diggins has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $27,443. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $90,000. Households here earn about 41% less than the Missouri median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 41.1
US median: 37.2
Less educated
4% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
299
Unchangedsince 2000
from 298 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
309 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 308 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
41.1
+14%since 2000
from 36.1 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1862683504325141990201020202024Diggins
2024269
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$27,443
−27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,688 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,600
+4%since 2000
from $15,038 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
7.4%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 8.4% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
13.4%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 11.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.361
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade19%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance13.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical13.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Information12.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services10.9%
US avg: 7%
Public administration7.5%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food6.1%
US avg: 2.4%
Transportation & warehousing4.1%
US avg: 3.1%
Wholesale trade1.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$90,000
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $68,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$525
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $388 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
55.1%
−19.7 ptssince 2000
from 74.8% in 2000
22.0% rent
Vacancy rate
4.0%
−8.7 ptssince 2009
from 12.6% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
25.0%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 20.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
29.4%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 33.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.3
+42%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.6%(282)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.7%(5)
2010
White, non-Hispanic97%(290)
Black0.3%(1)
Hispanic / Latino1%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.6%(11)
Diversity Score11.6%(35)
Diversity Score
12
+566%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
3.7%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 3.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
85.3%
+8.9 ptssince 2000
from 76.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.9%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 1.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
38.0 min
+43%since 2000
from 26.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
75.2%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 72.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
24.8%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 27.1% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% 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
13.2%
+8.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
6.8%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
17.0%
−28.5 ptssince 2009
from 45.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.0%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 52.6% in 2009
Female
49.0%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 47.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
17.5%
−40.0 ptssince 2009
from 57.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Diggins, Missouri?

Diggins, Missouri has about 299 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Diggins, Missouri?

The typical household in Diggins, Missouri earns about $27,443 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Diggins, Missouri expensive?

In Diggins, Missouri, the median home is worth about $90,000, and the typical rent is about $525 a month.

How educated are people in Diggins, Missouri?

About 3.7% of adults age 25 and over in Diggins, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Diggins, Missouri?

About 13.4% of people in Diggins, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has Diggins, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, Diggins, Missouri has grown since 1990. The population has added about 21 residents, a change of about 8 percent over that period.

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