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Fisk

Missouri · 309 residents (2025 est.) · 0.324 sq mi
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Fisk has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $58,125. Population has grown 38% since 2000. 5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. With a median age of 53.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 53.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
5% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
79% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
502
+38%since 2000
from 363 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,549 / sq mi
+38%since 2000
from 1,120 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
53.4
+29%since 2000
from 41.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:309 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2873634395155911990201020202024Fisk
2024502
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$58,125
+60%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $19,886 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,278
+162%since 2000
from $11,577 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
40.6%
+39.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
12.4%
−18.4 ptssince 2000
from 30.7% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.399
+5%since 2010
from 0.381 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information11.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade7.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade4.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Arts, entertainment, food2.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.7%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction1.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance0.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing0.4%
US avg: 2.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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

Median gross rent
$513
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $325 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
79.4%
+13.7 ptssince 2000
from 65.7% in 2000
20.6% rent
Vacancy rate
15.0%
−7.2 ptssince 2009
from 22.3% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
10.8%
−5.9 ptssince 2009
from 16.7% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
55.6%
+31.9 ptssince 2009
from 23.7% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
RELATED:See current rent listings in Fisk on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.5%(354)
Black0.8%(3)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.1%(15)
2024
White, non-Hispanic97.8%(491)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.2%(11)
Diversity Score5.4%(27)
Diversity Score
5
+30%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
5.0%
−2.5 ptssince 2000
from 7.4% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
92.9%
+34.6 ptssince 2000
from 58.3% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.7%
−1.8 ptssince 2000
from 2.5% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.4 min
+114%since 2000
from 13.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
40.8%
−40.2 ptssince 2009
from 81.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
37.3%
+20.2 ptssince 2009
from 17.2% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
21.9%
+20.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% 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
4.6%
−5.0 ptssince 2009
from 9.6% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.4%
−6.0 ptssince 2011
from 10.4% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
54.4%
−2.5 ptssince 2011
from 56.9% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
35.3%
+26.4 ptssince 2009
from 8.9% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
64.3%
+17.3 ptssince 2009
from 47.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.4%
+5.5 ptssince 2009
from 45.9% in 2009
Female
48.6%
−5.5 ptssince 2009
from 54.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.5%
−39.6 ptssince 2009
from 44.1% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
32.9%
−7.0 ptssince 2012
from 39.9% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.6%
−75.1 ptssince 2013
from 81.7% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
81.7%
+30.7 ptssince 2017
from 51.0% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
+2.1 ptssince 2016
from 97.9% 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 Fisk, Missouri?

Fisk, Missouri has about 502 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Fisk, Missouri?

The typical household in Fisk, Missouri earns about $58,125 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Fisk, Missouri expensive?

In Fisk, Missouri, the typical rent is about $513 a month.

How educated are people in Fisk, Missouri?

About 5.0% of adults age 25 and over in Fisk, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Fisk, Missouri?

About 12.4% of people in Fisk, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has Fisk, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, Fisk, Missouri has grown since 1990. The population has added about 78 residents, a change of about 18 percent over that period.

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

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