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Halfway

Missouri · 151 residents · 2.011 sq mi
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Halfway has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $35,313. Population has declined 14% since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $77,200. At a median age of 34.1, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 38% less than the Missouri median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 34.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 24%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
151
−14%since 2000
from 176 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
75 / sq mi
−14%since 2000
from 88 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
34.1
−2%since 2000
from 34.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
961291621942271990201020202024Halfway
2024137
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$35,313
−28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,813 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,102
+79%since 2000
from $14,551 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
18.5%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 16.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
37.1%
+16.6 ptssince 2000
from 20.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade37.3%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade11.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction6.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing3.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Information3.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$77,200
−24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $67,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$573
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $417 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
68.3%
−12.3 ptssince 2000
from 80.6% in 2000
31.7% rent
Afford Score
2.2
+6%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic89.4%(135)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino4%(6)
Asian0%(0)
Other6.4%(10)
Diversity Score24%(36)
Diversity Score
24
+1540%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.9%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 11.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
63.3%
−14.3 ptssince 2000
from 77.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.8%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 1.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.0 min
−17%since 2000
from 19.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
91.5%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 91.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
12.3%
+10.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−9.5 ptssince 2011
from 9.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
51.8%
−0.7 ptssince 2011
from 52.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
20.3%
−32.7 ptssince 2009
from 53.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
62.1%
+17.9 ptssince 2009
from 44.2% in 2009
Female
37.9%
−17.9 ptssince 2009
from 55.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
20.0%
−39.6 ptssince 2013
from 59.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Halfway, Missouri?

Halfway, Missouri has about 151 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Halfway, Missouri?

The typical household in Halfway, Missouri earns about $35,313 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 $77,200, and the typical rent is about $573 a month.

How educated are people in Halfway, Missouri?

About 11.9% 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 37.1% 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 22 residents, a change of about 17 percent over that period.

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