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Doniphan

Missouri · 1,997 residents · 1.376 sq mi
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Doniphan has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $27,882. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $62,700. The poverty rate of 36.6% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 40% less than the Missouri median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 39.4
US median: 37.2
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 11%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,997
+3%since 2000
from 1,932 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,451 / sq mi
+3%since 2000
from 1,404 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
39.4
−12%since 2000
from 44.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K3K1990201020202024Doniphan
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$27,882
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $19,696 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,512
+28%since 2000
from $14,407 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
12.3%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 13.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
36.6%
+10.7 ptssince 2000
from 25.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.504
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade15.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade9.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing9.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction9.4%
US avg: 1.4%
Finance & insurance7.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical6.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Information5%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services4.3%
US avg: 7%
Transportation & warehousing3%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services1.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$62,700
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $55,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$477
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $290 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
26.3%
−30.3 ptssince 2000
from 56.6% in 2000
49.2% rent
Vacancy rate
12.3%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 13.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
25.0%
+7.1 ptssince 2009
from 17.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
34.3%
−6.8 ptssince 2009
from 41.2% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.2
−21%since 2000
from 2.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.1%(1,896)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(12)
Asian0.5%(9)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.7%(52)
2010
White, non-Hispanic95.8%(1,913)
Black0.2%(3)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(34)
Asian0.8%(15)
Other1.4%(29)
Diversity Score9.9%(197)
Diversity Score
10
+263%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.9%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 12.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
63.1%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 60.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
6.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 6.7% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.2 min
+31%since 2000
from 14.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
75.9%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 78.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
21.7%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 17.2% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.1%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% 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
10.4%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 13.5% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
20.1%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 23.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
19.3%
−51.5 ptssince 2009
from 70.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.9%
+6.4 ptssince 2009
from 41.5% in 2009
Female
52.1%
−6.4 ptssince 2009
from 58.5% in 2009
Foreign born
1.6%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
16.0%
−23.7 ptssince 2009
from 39.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Doniphan, Missouri?

Doniphan, Missouri has about 1,997 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Doniphan, Missouri?

The typical household in Doniphan, Missouri earns about $27,882 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Doniphan, Missouri expensive?

In Doniphan, Missouri, the median home is worth about $62,700, and the typical rent is about $477 a month.

How educated are people in Doniphan, Missouri?

About 15.9% of adults age 25 and over in Doniphan, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Doniphan, Missouri?

About 36.6% of people in Doniphan, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has Doniphan, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, Doniphan, Missouri has grown since 1990. The population has added about 293 residents, a change of about 17 percent over that period.

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

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