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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Fordland

Missouri · 684 residents · 1.106 sq mi
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Fordland has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $31,042. Population has grown 29% since 1990. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $66,000.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 34.3
US median: 35.2
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 50%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

684
+29%since 1990
from 532 in 1990
1990 – 2025
618 / sq mi
+29%since 1990
from 481 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
34.3
−11%since 1990
from 38.7 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
4926137348549751990201020202024Fordland
2024594
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$31,042
+45%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $16,250 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$15,676
+80%since 1990
from $8,696 in 1990
US average: $21,522
11.4%
−6.8 ptssince 1990
from 18.3% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$66,000
+50%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $33,300 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$364
+16%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $239 in 1990
US average: $602
70.4%
−0.2 ptssince 1990
from 70.6% in 1990
29.6% rent
2.1
+4%since 1990
from 2.0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.6%(530)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score2.3%(12)
2000
White, non-Hispanic95.2%(651)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(11)
Asian0.1%(1)
Diversity Score4.4%(30)
4
+92%since 1990
from 2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

10.5%
+7.1 ptssince 1990
from 3.4% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
79.4%
+20.6 ptssince 1990
from 58.8% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
5.3%
+1.8 ptssince 1990
from 3.4% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

18.5 min
−33%since 1990
from 27.7 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fordland, Missouri?

Fordland, Missouri has about 684 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Fordland, Missouri?

The typical household in Fordland, Missouri earns about $31,042 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Fordland, Missouri expensive?

In Fordland, Missouri, the median home is worth about $66,000, and the typical rent is about $364 a month.

How educated are people in Fordland, Missouri?

About 10.5% of adults age 25 and over in Fordland, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Fordland, Missouri?

About 11.4% of people in Fordland, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has Fordland, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, Fordland, Missouri has grown since 1990. The population has added about 152 residents, a change of about 29 percent over that period.

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

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