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Hermitage

Missouri · 621 residents · 1.297 sq mi
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Hermitage has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $23,654. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 53% since 2000. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $101,000. With a median age of 64.9, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 59% less than the Missouri median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 64.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
621
+53%since 2000
from 406 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
479 / sq mi
+53%since 2000
from 313 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
64.9
+51%since 2000
from 43.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3674856047228411990201020202024Hermitage
2024734
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$23,654
−34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,958 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,787
+30%since 2000
from $12,944 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
14.8%
+8.4 ptssince 2009
from 6.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
39.7%
+21.1 ptssince 2000
from 18.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information15.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction6%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade6%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance4.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade1.6%
US avg: 10%
Other services1.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$101,000
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $60,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$594
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $306 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
49.3%
−19.7 ptssince 2000
from 69.0% in 2000
50.7% rent
Afford Score
4.3
+69%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic92.9%(377)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(5)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.2%(13)
2020
White, non-Hispanic92.6%(575)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(15)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.1%(1)
Diversity Score6.5%(40)
Diversity Score
7
+102%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.2%
+5.7 ptssince 2000
from 12.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
81.8%
+16.4 ptssince 2000
from 65.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.6%
−1.8 ptssince 2000
from 5.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
14.9 min
−7%since 2000
from 16.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
89.2%
+12.8 ptssince 2009
from 76.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
8.9%
−7.2 ptssince 2009
from 16.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
29.4%
+16.2 ptssince 2011
from 13.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
49.4%
+0.5 ptssince 2011
from 48.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
24.4%
−32.3 ptssince 2009
from 56.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.4%
−5.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
Female
56.6%
+5.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.3%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.9%
−69.8 ptssince 2013
from 74.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hermitage, Missouri?

Hermitage, Missouri has about 621 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Hermitage, Missouri?

The typical household in Hermitage, Missouri earns about $23,654 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Hermitage, Missouri expensive?

In Hermitage, Missouri, the median home is worth about $101,000, and the typical rent is about $594 a month.

How educated are people in Hermitage, Missouri?

About 18.2% of adults age 25 and over in Hermitage, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Hermitage, Missouri?

About 39.7% of people in Hermitage, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has Hermitage, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, Hermitage, Missouri has grown since 1990. The population has added about 109 residents, a change of about 21 percent over that period.

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