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Fortescue

Missouri · 21 residents (2025 est.) · 0.077 sq mi
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Population has fallen 84% since 2000, a loss of 43 residents. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. With a median age of 51.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. The poverty rate of 25.0% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Older
median age 51.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
0% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
100% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
8
−84%since 2000
from 51 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
104 / sq mi
−84%since 2000
from 662 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
51.5
+94%since 2000
from 26.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:21 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
0142842561990201020202024Fortescue
20248
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$10,775
+89%since 2000
from $5,695 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
0.0%
−20.0 ptssince 2009
from 20.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
25.0%
−4.5 ptssince 2000
from 29.5% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.322
Unchangedsince 2010
from 0.321 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information75%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
100.0%
+5.6 ptssince 2000
from 94.4% in 2000
0.0% rent
Vacancy rate
50.0%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 51.6% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
75.0%
+48.3 ptssince 2009
from 26.7% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic100%(51)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic100%(8)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
Diversity Score
0
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
0.0%
−16.7 ptssince 2000
from 16.7% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
50.0%
−26.7 ptssince 2000
from 76.7% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
50.0%
−30.0 ptssince 2009
from 80.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
50.0%
+30.0 ptssince 2009
from 20.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% 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
50.0%
+43.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.7% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−11.8 ptssince 2011
from 11.8% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
66.7%
−14.3 ptssince 2011
from 81.0% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
50.0%
+36.7 ptssince 2009
from 13.3% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
25.0%
−41.7 ptssince 2009
from 66.7% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.0%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.3% in 2009
Female
50.0%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.0%
−54.2 ptssince 2009
from 54.2% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
12.5%
−11.0 ptssince 2012
from 23.5% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.0%
−76.5 ptssince 2013
from 76.5% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
100.0%
+57.1 ptssince 2017
from 42.9% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
+16.7 ptssince 2016
from 83.3% 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 Fortescue, Missouri?

Fortescue, Missouri has about 8 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

How educated are people in Fortescue, Missouri?

About 0.0% of adults age 25 and over in Fortescue, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Fortescue, Missouri?

About 25.0% of people in Fortescue, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has Fortescue, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, Fortescue, Missouri has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 35 residents, a change of about -81 percent over that period.

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