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Eminence

Missouri · 515 residents · 1.885 sq mi
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Eminence has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $43,125. Population has declined 6% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $103,800. With a median age of 46.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. The poverty rate of 27.0% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 46.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
28% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 52%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
515
−6%since 2000
from 548 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
273 / sq mi
−6%since 2000
from 291 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
46.6
+8%since 2000
from 43.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3504645786918051990201020202024Eminence
2024388
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$43,125
+65%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $17,422 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,554
+120%since 2000
from $10,696 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
20.1%
+15.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
27.0%
−4.5 ptssince 2000
from 31.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information11%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Other services7.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration7.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade6.6%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade5.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Construction4.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing4.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing2.6%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$103,800
+52%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$683
+55%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $293 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
67.2%
−1.1 ptssince 2000
from 68.4% in 2000
32.8% rent
Afford Score
2.4
−8%since 2000
from 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic90.7%(497)
Black0.9%(5)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(6)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score5.3%(29)
2020
White, non-Hispanic91.5%(471)
Black0.4%(2)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(13)
Asian0%(0)
Other1%(5)
Diversity Score9.8%(51)
Diversity Score
10
+85%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
27.7%
+18.2 ptssince 2000
from 9.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.2%
+27.3 ptssince 2000
from 63.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.9%
+4.0 ptssince 2000
from 2.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.7 min
+29%since 2000
from 16.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
71.8%
+17.6 ptssince 2009
from 54.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.5%
−16.6 ptssince 2009
from 20.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
9.2%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 9.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
47.2%
+2.9 ptssince 2011
from 44.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
23.8%
−30.7 ptssince 2009
from 54.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
38.9%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 42.1% in 2009
Female
61.1%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 57.9% in 2009
Foreign born
1.9%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
20.6%
−60.9 ptssince 2013
from 81.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Eminence, Missouri?

Eminence, Missouri has about 515 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Eminence, Missouri?

The typical household in Eminence, Missouri earns about $43,125 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Eminence, Missouri expensive?

In Eminence, Missouri, the median home is worth about $103,800, and the typical rent is about $683 a month.

How educated are people in Eminence, Missouri?

About 27.7% of adults age 25 and over in Eminence, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Eminence, Missouri?

About 27.0% of people in Eminence, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has Eminence, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, Eminence, Missouri has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 58 residents, a change of about -10 percent over that period.

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