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Ethel

Missouri · 47 residents (2025 est.) · 0.231 sq mi
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Population has fallen 35% since 2000, a loss of 35 residents. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. With a median age of 75.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. The poverty rate of 55.4% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Older
median age 75.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
100% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
65
−35%since 2000
from 100 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
281 / sq mi
−35%since 2000
from 433 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
75.4
+39%since 2000
from 54.3 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:47 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
224365861071990201020202024Ethel
202465
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$19,286
+20%since 2000
from $16,126 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
22.2%
+22.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
55.4%
+36.8 ptssince 2000
from 18.6% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.679
+147%since 2010
from 0.275 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance31.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical31.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food25%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.3%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction6.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade6.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade6.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
100.0%
+17.4 ptssince 2000
from 82.6% in 2000
0.0% rent
Vacancy rate
35.7%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 38.6% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
75.6%
+53.8 ptssince 2009
from 21.7% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97%(97)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic95.4%(62)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other4.6%(3)
Diversity Score11%(7)
Diversity Score
11
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.6%
−10.4 ptssince 2000
from 19.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
94.8%
+23.9 ptssince 2000
from 70.9% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
3.4%
−2.9 ptssince 2000
from 6.3% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
42.1 min
−7%since 2000
from 45.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
80.0%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 76.9% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−15.4 ptssince 2009
from 15.4% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
20.0%
+12.3 ptssince 2009
from 7.7% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
13.3%
+13.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−18.2 ptssince 2011
from 18.2% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
27.1%
−9.5 ptssince 2011
from 36.7% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.5%
−18.3 ptssince 2009
from 30.8% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
31.3%
−53.4 ptssince 2009
from 84.6% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
26.2%
−25.0 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
Female
73.8%
+25.0 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.4%
−50.4 ptssince 2009
from 53.8% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
9.2%
−24.1 ptssince 2012
from 33.3% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.5%
−72.5 ptssince 2013
from 74.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
31.1%
−26.6 ptssince 2017
from 57.7% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
+6.9 ptssince 2016
from 93.1% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ethel, Missouri?

Ethel, Missouri has about 65 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

How educated are people in Ethel, Missouri?

About 8.6% of adults age 25 and over in Ethel, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Ethel, Missouri?

About 55.4% of people in Ethel, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

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

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