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Hale

Missouri · 375 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 $42,708. Population has fallen 21% since 2000, a loss of 98 residents. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $49,800. Households here earn about 25% less than the Missouri median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 31%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
375
−21%since 2000
from 473 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
683 / sq mi
−21%since 2000
from 862 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.8
+19%since 2000
from 34.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2963634314985661990201020202024Hale
2024525
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$42,708
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,885 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,680
+103%since 2000
from $12,180 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
20.2%
+10.0 ptssince 2009
from 10.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
12.0%
−7.0 ptssince 2000
from 19.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade24.2%
US avg: 10%
Information10.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade9%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction5.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing2.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance2.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 2%
Other services0.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$49,800
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$563
+54%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $244 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
72.0%
−8.0 ptssince 2000
from 80.0% in 2000
28.0% rent
Afford Score
1.2
+29%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic91.5%(343)
Black0.5%(2)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(8)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score6.9%(26)
Diversity Score
7
+229%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.2%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 8.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
84.3%
+7.2 ptssince 2000
from 77.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.5%
+5.2 ptssince 2000
from 2.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
38.7 min
+70%since 2000
from 22.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
83.9%
+11.4 ptssince 2009
from 72.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.1%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−3.4 ptssince 2011
from 3.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
58.3%
−0.7 ptssince 2011
from 59.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
18.5%
−34.9 ptssince 2009
from 53.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.9%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 45.6% in 2009
Female
52.1%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 54.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.5%
−73.0 ptssince 2013
from 81.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hale, Missouri?

Hale, Missouri has about 375 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Hale, Missouri?

The typical household in Hale, Missouri earns about $42,708 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 $49,800, and the typical rent is about $563 a month.

How educated are people in Hale, Missouri?

About 12.2% 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 12.0% 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 113 residents, a change of about -23 percent over that period.

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