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Homestown

Missouri · 67 residents (2025 est.) · 0.123 sq mi
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Homestown has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $26,042. Population has fallen 65% since 2000, a loss of 117 residents. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $9,999. With a median age of 51.9, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It falls in the bottom 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 51.9
US median: 38.9
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 78%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
64
−65%since 2000
from 181 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
520 / sq mi
−65%since 2000
from 1,472 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
51.9
+106%since 2000
from 25.2 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:67 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
47981491992501990201020202024Homestown
202464
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$26,042
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $12,143 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,025
+299%since 2000
from $6,780 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
34.3%
+34.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
45.3%
−7.5 ptssince 2000
from 52.8% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.426
+18%since 2010
from 0.361 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing8.3%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction8.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
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%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$9,999
−78%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,000 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
88.6%
+23.0 ptssince 2000
from 65.6% in 2000
11.4% rent
Vacancy rate
28.6%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 33.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
16.1%
−27.9 ptssince 2009
from 44.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
−100.0 ptssince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
0.4
−81%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
25
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic11%(20)
Black89%(161)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score24.6%(44)
2024
White, non-Hispanic3.1%(2)
Black96.9%(62)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score7.6%(5)
Diversity Score
8
−69%since 2000
from 25 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.0%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 4.4% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
76.0%
+33.8 ptssince 2000
from 42.2% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
87.5%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 86.3% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
12.5%
+6.6 ptssince 2009
from 5.9% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
−7.8 ptssince 2009
from 7.8% 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
11.4%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 13.1% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.7%
−16.4 ptssince 2011
from 24.1% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
40.6%
−14.7 ptssince 2011
from 55.3% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
8.3%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 7.8% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
58.3%
+15.2 ptssince 2009
from 43.1% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.0%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 53.5% in 2009
Female
50.0%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 46.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.0%
−41.4 ptssince 2009
from 41.4% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
43.8%
+0.9 ptssince 2012
from 42.9% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.7%
−81.9 ptssince 2013
from 86.6% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
60.0%
+6.0 ptssince 2017
from 54.0% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
96.9%
−3.1 ptssince 2016
from 100.0% 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 Homestown, Missouri?

Homestown, Missouri has about 64 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Homestown, Missouri?

The typical household in Homestown, Missouri earns about $26,042 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Homestown, Missouri expensive?

In Homestown, Missouri, the median home is worth about $9,999.

How educated are people in Homestown, Missouri?

About 8.0% of adults age 25 and over in Homestown, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Homestown, Missouri?

About 45.3% of people in Homestown, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has Homestown, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, Homestown, Missouri has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 169 residents, a change of about -73 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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