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Dudley

Missouri · 101 residents · 0.389 sq mi
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Dudley has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $35,000. Population has fallen 65% since 2000, a loss of 188 residents. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $129,200. The poverty rate of 24.4% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 39% less than the Missouri median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 101%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
101
−65%since 2000
from 289 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
260 / sq mi
−65%since 2000
from 743 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.9
+13%since 2000
from 35.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
501151812463111990201020202024Dudley
202499
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$35,000
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,542 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,474
+90%since 2000
from $12,339 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
15.6%
+6.6 ptssince 2009
from 9.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
24.4%
+7.0 ptssince 2000
from 17.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade36.6%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade12.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Information6.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$129,200
+101%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $42,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$663
+68%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $263 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
46.3%
−19.5 ptssince 2000
from 65.8% in 2000
53.7% rent
Afford Score
3.7
+103%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99.3%(287)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0.9%(2)
2020
White, non-Hispanic92.1%(93)
Black2%(2)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other3%(3)
Diversity Score12.3%(12)
Diversity Score
12
+1319%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.8%
+13.9 ptssince 2000
from 2.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
84.0%
+24.4 ptssince 2000
from 59.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.0%
+4.0 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.4 min
+1%since 2000
from 21.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
72.0%
−16.0 ptssince 2009
from 88.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
9.4%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 7.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−22.5 ptssince 2011
from 22.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
63.3%
+17.6 ptssince 2011
from 45.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
32.3%
−31.5 ptssince 2009
from 63.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.6%
−8.2 ptssince 2009
from 52.8% in 2009
Female
55.4%
+8.2 ptssince 2009
from 47.2% in 2009
Foreign born
4.2%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
18.5%
−63.9 ptssince 2013
from 82.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Dudley, Missouri?

Dudley, Missouri has about 101 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Dudley, Missouri?

The typical household in Dudley, Missouri earns about $35,000 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Dudley, Missouri expensive?

In Dudley, Missouri, the median home is worth about $129,200, and the typical rent is about $663 a month.

How educated are people in Dudley, Missouri?

About 16.8% of adults age 25 and over in Dudley, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Dudley, Missouri?

About 24.4% of people in Dudley, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has Dudley, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, Dudley, Missouri has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 170 residents, a change of about -63 percent over that period.

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

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