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Homestown

Missouri · 151 residents · 0.123 sq mi
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Homestown has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $20,625. Population has fallen 17% since 2000, a loss of 30 residents. 2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $44,200. At a median age of 32.6, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 55% less than the Missouri median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 32.6
US median: 37.2
Less educated
2% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 40%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
151
−17%since 2000
from 181 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,228 / sq mi
−17%since 2000
from 1,472 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
32.6
+29%since 2000
from 25.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
47981491992501990201020202024Homestown
202464
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$20,625
+34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $12,143 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$10,402
+53%since 2000
from $6,780 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
23.7%
−29.1 ptssince 2000
from 52.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.361
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information25.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance16.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical16.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Retail trade13%
US avg: 10.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing11.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction11.1%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$44,200
+40%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$379
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $342 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
26.4%
−39.2 ptssince 2000
from 65.6% in 2000
37.7% rent
Vacancy rate
22.0%
−10.9 ptssince 2009
from 33.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
33.3%
−10.7 ptssince 2009
from 44.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.1
+4%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic2.6%(4)
Black95.4%(144)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score6.6%(10)
Diversity Score
7
−73%since 2000
from 25 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
2.2%
−2.3 ptssince 2000
from 4.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
68.5%
+26.3 ptssince 2000
from 42.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.1 min
+17%since 2000
from 16.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
87.0%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 86.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
13.0%
+7.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
−7.8 ptssince 2009
from 7.8% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
13.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 13.1% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
7.4%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 7.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
0.0%
−43.1 ptssince 2009
from 43.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
61.5%
+8.1 ptssince 2009
from 53.5% in 2009
Female
38.5%
−8.1 ptssince 2009
from 46.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.6%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.4%
−32.0 ptssince 2009
from 41.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Homestown, Missouri?

Homestown, Missouri has about 151 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Homestown, Missouri?

The typical household in Homestown, Missouri earns about $20,625 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 $44,200, and the typical rent is about $379 a month.

How educated are people in Homestown, Missouri?

About 2.2% 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 23.7% 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 82 residents, a change of about -35 percent over that period.

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