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Duquesne

Missouri · 2,159 residents · 1.945 sq mi
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Duquesne has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $43,844. Population has grown 32% since 2000. 21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $145,300.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,159
+32%since 2000
from 1,640 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,110 / sq mi
+32%since 2000
from 843 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.7
+1%since 2000
from 38.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K2K2K2K1990201020202024Duquesne
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$43,844
−22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,188 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,572
+46%since 2000
from $16,815 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
23.7%
+6.4 ptssince 2009
from 17.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
18.0%
+10.3 ptssince 2000
from 7.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information15.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade12.8%
US avg: 10%
Other services4.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance4.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food3.2%
US avg: 2%
Public administration2.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade2.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0.7%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$145,300
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $78,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$813
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $487 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
47.8%
−24.7 ptssince 2000
from 72.5% in 2000
52.2% rent
Afford Score
3.3
+58%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic92.3%(1,514)
Black0.7%(11)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(25)
Asian1.6%(26)
Other0%
Diversity Score9.6%(157)
2020
White, non-Hispanic78.1%(1,686)
Black2.4%(52)
Hispanic / Latino5%(108)
Asian2.9%(63)
Other6.5%(140)
Diversity Score39.2%(847)
Diversity Score
39
+310%since 2000
from 10 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.6%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 17.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.1%
+8.3 ptssince 2000
from 81.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.9%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 4.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
13.2 min
+23%since 2000
from 10.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
77.8%
−4.9 ptssince 2009
from 82.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.6%
−1.4 ptssince 2011
from 5.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
61.8%
−6.0 ptssince 2011
from 67.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
38.4%
−23.7 ptssince 2009
from 62.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.6%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
Female
51.4%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
Foreign born
3.3%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
16.3%
−65.0 ptssince 2013
from 81.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Duquesne, Missouri?

Duquesne, Missouri has about 2,159 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Duquesne, Missouri?

The typical household in Duquesne, Missouri earns about $43,844 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Duquesne, Missouri expensive?

In Duquesne, Missouri, the median home is worth about $145,300, and the typical rent is about $813 a month.

How educated are people in Duquesne, Missouri?

About 20.6% of adults age 25 and over in Duquesne, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Duquesne, Missouri?

About 18.0% of people in Duquesne, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has Duquesne, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, Duquesne, Missouri has grown since 1990. The population has added about 930 residents, a change of about 76 percent over that period.

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