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Ethel

Missouri · 41 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 $2,499. Population has fallen 59% since 2000, a loss of 59 residents. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. With a median age of 67.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. The poverty rate of 66.7% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 96% less than the Missouri median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 67.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Owner-heavy
94% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01

Population & growth

41
−59%since 2000
from 100 in 2000
1990 – 2025
177 / sq mi
−59%since 2000
from 433 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
67.5
+24%since 2000
from 54.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 19902024
224365861071990201020202024Ethel
202465
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$2,499
−93%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $22,500 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2021
$9,041
−44%since 2000
from $16,126 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
2.3%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
66.7%
+48.1 ptssince 2000
from 18.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Information0%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

94.4%
+11.8 ptssince 2000
from 82.6% in 2000
5.6% rent
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97%(97)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2020
White, non-Hispanic95.1%(39)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
0
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

14.8%
−4.2 ptssince 2000
from 19.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
100.0%
+29.1 ptssince 2000
from 70.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
0.0%
−6.3 ptssince 2000
from 6.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

83.3%
+6.4 ptssince 2009
from 76.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
9.1%
+9.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

0.0%
−18.2 ptssince 2011
from 18.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
11.1%
−25.6 ptssince 2011
from 36.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
33.3%
−51.3 ptssince 2009
from 84.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

14.8%
−36.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
85.2%
+36.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
0.0%
−74.0 ptssince 2013
from 74.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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How many people live in Ethel, Missouri?

Ethel, Missouri has about 41 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Ethel, Missouri?

The typical household in Ethel, Missouri earns about $2,499 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

How educated are people in Ethel, Missouri?

About 14.8% 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 66.7% 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 24 residents, a change of about -37 percent over that period.

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

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