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Hale

Missouri · 419 residents · 0.549 sq mi
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Hale has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $26,667. Population has declined 11% since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $41,300. Households here earn about 42% less than the Missouri median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 38.1
US median: 37.2
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 29%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
419
−11%since 2000
from 473 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
763 / sq mi
−11%since 2000
from 862 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
38.1
+11%since 2000
from 34.4 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2963634314985661990201020202024Hale
2024525
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$26,667
−24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,885 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,767
+46%since 2000
from $12,180 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
11.5%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 10.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
17.5%
−1.6 ptssince 2000
from 19.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.467
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade24.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing11.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction10.1%
US avg: 1.4%
Wholesale trade6.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Information6.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance6.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical6.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing3.8%
US avg: 3.1%
Other services2.5%
US avg: 7%
Public administration2.5%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.9%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing1.3%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$41,300
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,200 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$348
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $244 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
42.6%
−37.4 ptssince 2000
from 80.0% in 2000
19.9% rent
Vacancy rate
14.7%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 16.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
19.4%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 20.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
35.0%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 31.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.5
+71%since 2000
from 0.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.9%(468)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(4)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.1%(10)
2010
White, non-Hispanic96.9%(406)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other5%(21)
Diversity Score12.1%(51)
Diversity Score
12
+476%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.7%
+4.1 ptssince 2000
from 8.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
76.8%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 77.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
7.3%
+5.0 ptssince 2000
from 2.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
36.8 min
+61%since 2000
from 22.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
65.4%
−7.2 ptssince 2009
from 72.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
9.8%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 9.2% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
13.7%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 10.7% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
9.2%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 7.6% 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
5.7%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
7.5%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 6.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
21.4%
−32.0 ptssince 2009
from 53.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.9%
+7.3 ptssince 2009
from 45.6% in 2009
Female
47.1%
−7.3 ptssince 2009
from 54.4% in 2009
Foreign born
1.4%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
14.7%
−30.1 ptssince 2009
from 44.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hale, Missouri?

Hale, Missouri has about 419 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Hale, Missouri?

The typical household in Hale, Missouri earns about $26,667 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Hale, Missouri expensive?

In Hale, Missouri, the median home is worth about $41,300, and the typical rent is about $348 a month.

How educated are people in Hale, Missouri?

About 12.7% of adults age 25 and over in Hale, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Hale, Missouri?

About 17.5% of people in Hale, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has Hale, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, Hale, Missouri has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 69 residents, a change of about -14 percent over that period.

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