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Ethel

Missouri · 62 residents · 0.231 sq mi
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Ethel has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $33,750. Population has fallen 38% since 2000, a loss of 38 residents. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $32,500. With a median age of 60.5, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. The poverty rate of 28.3% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 27% less than the Missouri median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 60.5
US median: 37.2
More educated
33% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 76%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
62
−38%since 2000
from 100 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
268 / sq mi
−38%since 2000
from 433 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
60.5
+11%since 2000
from 54.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
224365861071990201020202024Ethel
202465
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$33,750
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $22,500 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2021
Per capita income
$16,262
+1%since 2000
from $16,126 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
28.3%
+9.7 ptssince 2000
from 18.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.275
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information53.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Arts, entertainment, food15.4%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$32,500
+76%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $14,600 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2019
Owner-occupied
8.3%
−74.3 ptssince 2000
from 82.6% in 2000
19.4% rent
Vacancy rate
39.1%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 38.6% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
20.8%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 21.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
25.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 25.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.0
+48%since 2000
from 0.6 in 2000
1990 – 2019
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97%(97)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2010
White, non-Hispanic96.8%(60)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other22.6%(14)
Diversity Score40.7%(25)
Diversity Score
41
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
33.3%
+14.3 ptssince 2000
from 19.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
88.9%
+18.0 ptssince 2000
from 70.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
16.7%
+10.3 ptssince 2000
from 6.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
76.9%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 76.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
15.4%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 15.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
7.7%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 7.7% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
30.8%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 30.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
38.5%
−46.2 ptssince 2009
from 84.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.8%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
Female
47.2%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
23.3%
−30.6 ptssince 2009
from 53.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ethel, Missouri?

Ethel, Missouri has about 62 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Ethel, Missouri?

The typical household in Ethel, Missouri earns about $33,750 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Ethel, Missouri expensive?

In Ethel, Missouri, the median home is worth about $32,500.

How educated are people in Ethel, Missouri?

About 33.3% 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 28.3% of people in Ethel, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has Ethel, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, Ethel, Missouri has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 3 residents, a change of about -5 percent over that period.

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