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Fortescue

Missouri · 32 residents · 0.077 sq mi
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Fortescue has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $24,375. Population has fallen 37% since 2000, a loss of 19 residents. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $112,500. At a median age of 31.0, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 48.4% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 47% less than the Missouri median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 31.0
US median: 37.2
Average education
25% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 492%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
32
−37%since 2000
from 51 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
416 / sq mi
−37%since 2000
from 662 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
31.0
+17%since 2000
from 26.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
0142842561990201020202024Fortescue
20248
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$24,375
−27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,250 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2022
Per capita income
$12,839
+125%since 2000
from $5,695 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
27.3%
+7.3 ptssince 2009
from 20.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
48.4%
+18.9 ptssince 2000
from 29.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.321
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Agriculture, forestry, fishing28.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction28.6%
US avg: 1.4%
Information28.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade21.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$112,500
+492%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $15,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2020
Owner-occupied
40.0%
−54.4 ptssince 2000
from 94.4% in 2000
0.0% rent
Vacancy rate
57.7%
+6.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.6% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
54.5%
+27.9 ptssince 2009
from 26.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Afford Score
4.6
+708%since 2000
from 0.6 in 2000
1990 – 2020
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic100%(51)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2010
White, non-Hispanic100%(32)
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
25.0%
+8.3 ptssince 2000
from 16.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
90.0%
+13.3 ptssince 2000
from 76.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
15.0%
+15.0 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
85.7%
+5.7 ptssince 2009
from 80.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
14.3%
−5.7 ptssince 2009
from 20.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
9.1%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 6.7% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
21.4%
+8.1 ptssince 2009
from 13.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
42.9%
−23.8 ptssince 2009
from 66.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.6%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.3% in 2009
Female
48.4%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
Foreign born
9.7%
+9.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
22.7%
−31.4 ptssince 2009
from 54.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fortescue, Missouri?

Fortescue, Missouri has about 32 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Fortescue, Missouri?

The typical household in Fortescue, Missouri earns about $24,375 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Fortescue, Missouri expensive?

In Fortescue, Missouri, the median home is worth about $112,500.

How educated are people in Fortescue, Missouri?

About 25.0% 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 48.4% 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 11 residents, a change of about -26 percent over that period.

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