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Fortescue

Missouri · 21 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 $29,063. Population has fallen 59% since 2000, a loss of 30 residents. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $9,999. At a median age of 33.5, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 49% less than the Missouri median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 33.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
0% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 56%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
21
−59%since 2000
from 51 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
273 / sq mi
−59%since 2000
from 662 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
33.5
+26%since 2000
from 26.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
0142842561990201020202024Fortescue
20248
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$29,063
−26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,250 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2022
Per capita income
$9,371
+65%since 2000
from $5,695 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
0.0%
−20.0 ptssince 2009
from 20.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
6.1%
−23.4 ptssince 2000
from 29.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing33.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction33.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Information22.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance22.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical22.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$9,999
−56%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $15,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2020
Owner-occupied
100.0%
+5.6 ptssince 2000
from 94.4% in 2000
0.0% rent
Afford Score
0.3
−40%since 2000
from 0.6 in 2000
1990 – 2020
Gentrification Score
14
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic100%(51)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2020
White, non-Hispanic90.5%(19)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino4.8%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score11.9%(2)
Diversity Score
12
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: 32.9%
High school or higher
78.6%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 76.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
100.0%
+20.0 ptssince 2009
from 80.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−6.7 ptssince 2009
from 6.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−11.8 ptssince 2011
from 11.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
50.0%
−31.0 ptssince 2011
from 81.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
33.3%
−33.3 ptssince 2009
from 66.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
42.9%
−8.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.3% in 2009
Female
57.1%
+8.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
17.1%
−59.4 ptssince 2013
from 76.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fortescue, Missouri?

Fortescue, Missouri has about 21 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Fortescue, Missouri?

The typical household in Fortescue, Missouri earns about $29,063 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 $9,999.

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 6.1% 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 22 residents, a change of about -51 percent over that period.

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