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Houstonia

Missouri · 198 residents · 0.198 sq mi
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Population has fallen 28% since 2000, a loss of 77 residents. Median home value is $49,600.

At a glance
Mid-age
median age 40.0
US median: 38.8
Average education
35% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 13%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
198
−28%since 2000
from 275 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,000 / sq mi
−28%since 2000
from 1,389 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.0
+17%since 2000
from 34.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1071582092593101990201020202024Houstonia
2024273
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$31,843
+155%since 2000
from $12,490 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
29.5%
+13.9 ptssince 2009
from 15.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
6.5%
−18.2 ptssince 2000
from 24.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing11%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction11%
US avg: 1.2%
Information9.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade5.2%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade3.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance1.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.9%
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%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$49,600
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2023
Median gross rent
$735
+35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $363 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
81.3%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 81.8% in 2000
18.7% rent
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.1%(267)
Black1.1%(3)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(1)
Asian1.1%(3)
Other0%
Diversity Score6.3%(17)
2020
White, non-Hispanic89.4%(177)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2%(4)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.2%(2)
Diversity Score8.5%(17)
Diversity Score
9
+36%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
34.9%
+27.3 ptssince 2000
from 7.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
88.5%
+27.3 ptssince 2000
from 61.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.7%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 4.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.2 min
+21%since 2000
from 26.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
82.2%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 83.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−10.4 ptssince 2009
from 10.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−7.4 ptssince 2011
from 7.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
71.6%
+12.1 ptssince 2011
from 59.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
60.4%
+6.5 ptssince 2009
from 53.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
41.9%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 44.0% in 2009
Female
58.1%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 56.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.7%
−70.1 ptssince 2013
from 73.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Houstonia, Missouri?

Houstonia, Missouri has about 198 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

Is Houstonia, Missouri expensive?

In Houstonia, Missouri, the median home is worth about $49,600, and the typical rent is about $735 a month.

How educated are people in Houstonia, Missouri?

About 34.9% of adults age 25 and over in Houstonia, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Houstonia, Missouri?

About 6.5% of people in Houstonia, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has Houstonia, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, Houstonia, Missouri has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 95 residents, a change of about -32 percent over that period.

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

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