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Elmer

Missouri · 51 residents · 0.253 sq mi
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Elmer has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $26,250. Population has fallen 48% since 2000, a loss of 47 residents. 0% 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 $33,200. With a median age of 55.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 54% less than the Missouri median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 55.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
0% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 77%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
51
−48%since 2000
from 98 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
202 / sq mi
−48%since 2000
from 387 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
55.5
+28%since 2000
from 43.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
93663891161990201020202024Elmer
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1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$26,250
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $16,250 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,817
+61%since 2000
from $9,834 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
9.5%
−20.0 ptssince 2000
from 29.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing18.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction18.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade18.2%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance18.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical18.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Information9.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services9.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration9.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$33,200
+77%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $12,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
84.0%
−5.1 ptssince 2000
from 89.1% in 2000
16.0% rent
Afford Score
1.3
+64%since 2000
from 0.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic100%(98)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2020
White, non-Hispanic96.1%(49)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
Diversity Score
0
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
0.0%
−8.1 ptssince 2000
from 8.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
88.1%
+31.6 ptssince 2000
from 56.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
81.8%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 83.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
15.4%
+15.4 ptssince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
31.0%
−30.1 ptssince 2011
from 61.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
9.1%
−37.8 ptssince 2009
from 46.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.8%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 55.8% in 2009
Female
45.2%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 44.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
19.0%
−61.5 ptssince 2013
from 80.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Elmer, Missouri?

Elmer, Missouri has about 51 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Elmer, Missouri?

The typical household in Elmer, Missouri earns about $26,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Elmer, Missouri expensive?

In Elmer, Missouri, the median home is worth about $33,200.

How educated are people in Elmer, Missouri?

About 0.0% of adults age 25 and over in Elmer, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Elmer, Missouri?

About 9.5% of people in Elmer, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has Elmer, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, Elmer, Missouri has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 56 residents, a change of about -52 percent over that period.

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

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