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Fidelity

Missouri · 235 residents (2025 est.) · 0.967 sq mi
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Fidelity has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $83,750. Population has grown 40% since 2000. 3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $166,300. With a median age of 45.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 45.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
3% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 44%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
353
+40%since 2000
from 252 in 2000
2000 – 2025
Population density
365 / sq mi
+40%since 2000
from 261 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
45.1
+38%since 2000
from 32.7 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:235 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 2000 – 2024
2132563003433872000201020202024Fidelity
2024353
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$83,750
+69%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,250 in 2000
US average: $82,259
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,610
+161%since 2000
from $9,810 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
50.4%
+30.6 ptssince 2009
from 19.8% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
9.2%
−35.7 ptssince 2000
from 44.9% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.322
−14%since 2010
from 0.376 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade22.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade11.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Information11.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance8.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical8.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services1.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration1.3%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$166,300
+44%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $63,200 in 2000
US average: $376,019
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$740
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $418 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
66.9%
+5.1 ptssince 2000
from 61.9% in 2000
33.1% rent
Vacancy rate
14.2%
−5.5 ptssince 2009
from 19.7% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
23.5%
+12.0 ptssince 2009
from 11.5% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
32.5%
+5.8 ptssince 2009
from 26.7% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.0
−14%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Gentrification Score
44
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.4%(243)
Black0.4%(1)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(3)
Asian0.4%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score5%(13)
2024
White, non-Hispanic89.2%(315)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(4)
Asian0%(0)
Other9.6%(34)
Diversity Score24.3%(86)
Diversity Score
24
+389%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
3.4%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 2.9% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
92.9%
+10.7 ptssince 2000
from 82.1% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.7%
−2.1 ptssince 2000
from 2.9% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.5 min
+44%since 2000
from 12.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
86.2%
−6.6 ptssince 2009
from 92.7% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.7%
+6.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
4.6%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 6.4% 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
1.7%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.6%
−14.7 ptssince 2011
from 15.3% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
52.0%
−3.5 ptssince 2011
from 55.5% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
7.0%
−16.0 ptssince 2009
from 23.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
14.0%
−43.5 ptssince 2009
from 57.5% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
63.7%
+19.9 ptssince 2009
from 43.8% in 2009
Female
36.3%
−19.9 ptssince 2009
from 56.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
13.1%
−25.9 ptssince 2009
from 39.0% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
26.1%
+4.2 ptssince 2012
from 21.9% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
16.4%
−58.8 ptssince 2013
from 75.2% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
96.7%
+36.9 ptssince 2017
from 59.8% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
+2.7 ptssince 2016
from 97.3% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2016
from 0.4% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fidelity, Missouri?

Fidelity, Missouri has about 353 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Fidelity, Missouri?

The typical household in Fidelity, Missouri earns about $83,750 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Fidelity, Missouri expensive?

In Fidelity, Missouri, the median home is worth about $166,300, and the typical rent is about $740 a month.

How educated are people in Fidelity, Missouri?

About 3.4% of adults age 25 and over in Fidelity, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Fidelity, Missouri?

About 9.2% of people in Fidelity, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

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