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Fortuna

Missouri · 256 residents · 0.20 sq mi
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With 256 people, Fortuna is a city in Missouri. The median age is 53.4, about 14 years above the US median. Four-year degrees are less common here than nationally, at 3% of adults. Owners hold 100% of the housing stock. The population has more than doubled since 2023, adding 164 people. People stay put here: 59% were in the same home a year ago.

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

256
+178%since 2023
from 92 in 2023
2020 – 2024
1,293 / sq mi
+178%since 2023
from 465 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
53.4
−12%since 2023
from 60.6 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Land area
0.20 sq mi
Population, 20202024
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

$115,560
+173%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $41,042 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
$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%
2.0%
−7.8 ptssince 2023
from 9.8% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
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

$422,400
+104%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $200,900 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
0.0% rent
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
2.84 people
+63%since 2023
from 1.74 people in 2023
US average: 2.54
5.6%
−11.4 ptssince 2023
from 17.0% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
3.7
−25%since 2023
from 4.9 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Years of local income it takes to buy a local home, on a scale of about 0 to 15. Lower is more affordable.
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)
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)
Section 05

Education

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%
0.0%
−10.7 ptssince 2023
from 10.7% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 07

Work & employment

0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
64.5%
+25.3 ptssince 2023
from 39.1% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Women 20-64 in the labor force
86.6%
US average: 74.6%
35.2%
+35.2 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
0.0%
−25.0 ptssince 2023
from 25.0% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

35.5%
−2.5 ptssince 2023
from 38.0% in 2023
64.5%
+2.5 ptssince 2023
from 62.0% in 2023
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
0.0%
−9.8 ptssince 2023
from 9.8% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
81.6%
+72.9 ptssince 2023
from 8.7% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
67.6%
+57.8 ptssince 2023
from 9.8% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
100.0%
+18.9 ptssince 2023
from 81.1% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
Computer in household
100.0%
US average: 95.5%
58.6%
US average: 87.7%
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
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
Section 09

Health coverage

67.6%
+57.8 ptssince 2023
from 9.8% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
16.4%
US average: 54.8%
Direct-purchase
9.4%
US average: 13.8%
10.5%
US average: 18.4%
5.9%
US average: 20.9%
VA health care
0.0%
US average: 2.2%
Any private
25.8%
US average: 67.1%
Any public
12.9%
US average: 36.7%

Shares are "alone or in combination": a person with both Medicare and Medicaid counts in each, so categories overlap and do not sum to 100%.

Section 09 · Service history

Veterans

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

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