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Halfway

Missouri · 152 residents (2025 est.) · 2.011 sq mi
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Halfway has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $29,583. Population has fallen 22% since 2000, a loss of 39 residents. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $53,100. With a median age of 57.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 58% less than the Missouri median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 57.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 57%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
137
−22%since 2000
from 176 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
68 / sq mi
−22%since 2000
from 88 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
57.3
+65%since 2000
from 34.7 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:152 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
961291621942271990201020202024Halfway
2024137
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$29,583
−51%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,813 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,733
+91%since 2000
from $14,551 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
20.3%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 16.1% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
32.1%
+11.6 ptssince 2000
from 20.5% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.616
+51%since 2010
from 0.407 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade23.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing15.3%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction15.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade10.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Information8.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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
$53,100
−57%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $67,500 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$718
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $417 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
72.9%
−7.7 ptssince 2000
from 80.6% in 2000
27.1% rent
Vacancy rate
13.2%
+5.8 ptssince 2009
from 7.5% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
37.2%
+20.2 ptssince 2009
from 17.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
50.0%
+38.9 ptssince 2009
from 11.1% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.8
−13%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
12
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96%(169)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.5%(3)
2024
White, non-Hispanic89.8%(123)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other10.2%(14)
Diversity Score22.9%(31)
Diversity Score
23
+1469%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.8%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 11.2% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
84.5%
+7.0 ptssince 2000
from 77.6% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
1.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 1.7% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
14.2 min
−26%since 2000
from 19.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
86.0%
−5.9 ptssince 2009
from 91.9% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.0%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
4.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
1.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.3%
−6.2 ptssince 2011
from 9.5% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
54.0%
+1.5 ptssince 2011
from 52.5% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
1.7%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
42.4%
−10.7 ptssince 2009
from 53.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.7%
+10.5 ptssince 2009
from 44.2% in 2009
Female
45.3%
−10.5 ptssince 2009
from 55.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
9.9%
−33.9 ptssince 2009
from 43.9% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
18.2%
+0.3 ptssince 2012
from 17.9% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
26.3%
−33.3 ptssince 2013
from 59.6% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
57.6%
−17.0 ptssince 2017
from 74.6% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
83.8%
−2.0 ptssince 2016
from 85.8% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Halfway, Missouri?

Halfway, Missouri has about 137 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Halfway, Missouri?

The typical household in Halfway, Missouri earns about $29,583 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Halfway, Missouri expensive?

In Halfway, Missouri, the median home is worth about $53,100, and the typical rent is about $718 a month.

How educated are people in Halfway, Missouri?

About 11.8% of adults age 25 and over in Halfway, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Halfway, Missouri?

About 32.1% of people in Halfway, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has Halfway, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, Halfway, Missouri has grown since 1990. The population has added about 8 residents, a change of about 6 percent over that period.

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