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Fortuna

Missouri · 256 residents · 0.198 sq mi
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Fortuna is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $115,560. The city has more than doubled in size since 2023, adding 164 residents. 3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2023, reaching $422,400. With a median age of 53.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 53.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
3% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 104%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
256
+178%since 2023
from 92 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Population density
1,293 / sq mi
+178%since 2023
from 465 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
53.4
−12%since 2023
from 60.6 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
379715721627620202024Fortuna
2024256
20202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 50%(0)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 90%(0)
US avg: 6%
10 to 140%(0)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 190%(0)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 242.3%(6)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 340%(0)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 440%(0)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5461.7%(158)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6425.4%(65)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7410.5%(27)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 840%(0)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over0%(0)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$115,560
+173%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $41,042 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,992
−31%since 2023
from $28,909 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
64.4%
+47.5 ptssince 2023
from 17.0% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
2.0%
−7.8 ptssince 2023
from 9.8% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.223
−46%since 2023
from 0.412 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade60.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance35.2%
US avg: 5.9%
Education & health services35.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$422,400
+104%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $200,900 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Owner-occupied
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
0.0% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
5.6%
−11.4 ptssince 2023
from 17.0% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Afford Score
3.7
−25%since 2023
from 4.9 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic100%(92)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic100%(256)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score
0
from 0 in 2023
2021 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Ancestry
English84.4%(216)
German22.7%(58)
American10.2%(26)
RANKED:Largest English population · Largest German population · Largest American population · Largest Scottish population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
2.8%
−16.2 ptssince 2023
from 19.0% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
50.8%
−49.2 ptssince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−10.7 ptssince 2023
from 10.7% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
64.5%
+25.3 ptssince 2023
from 39.1% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
35.2%
+35.2 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
0.0%
−25.0 ptssince 2023
from 25.0% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
35.5%
−2.5 ptssince 2023
from 38.0% in 2023
Female
64.5%
+2.5 ptssince 2023
from 62.0% in 2023
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.0%
−9.8 ptssince 2023
from 9.8% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
81.6%
+72.9 ptssince 2023
from 8.7% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
67.6%
+57.8 ptssince 2023
from 9.8% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
100.0%
+18.9 ptssince 2023
from 81.1% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married6.6%(6)
Married93.4%(85)
Widowed0%(0)
Divorced0%(0)
Women 15+
Never married0%(0)
Married66.1%(109)
Widowed3%(5)
Divorced30.9%(51)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fortuna, Missouri?

Fortuna, Missouri has about 256 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Fortuna, Missouri?

The typical household in Fortuna, Missouri earns about $115,560 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Fortuna, Missouri expensive?

In Fortuna, Missouri, the median home is worth about $422,400.

How educated are people in Fortuna, Missouri?

About 2.8% of adults age 25 and over in Fortuna, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Fortuna, Missouri?

About 2.0% of people in Fortuna, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

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