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Huntsville

Missouri · 1,362 residents (2025 est.) · 2.317 sq mi
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Huntsville has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $52,727. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $111,400. With a median age of 44.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 25% less than the Missouri median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 44.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 33%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,672
+8%since 2000
from 1,553 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
722 / sq mi
+8%since 2000
from 670 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
44.3
+28%since 2000
from 34.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:1,362 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K2K2K2K1990201020202024Huntsville
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$52,727
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,524 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,925
+100%since 2000
from $13,939 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
32.8%
+23.4 ptssince 2009
from 9.4% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
17.9%
+8.9 ptssince 2000
from 9.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.426
+7%since 2010
from 0.398 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information18.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade14.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance8.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical8.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade6.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services4%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.7%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction3.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Public administration3.3%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing0.5%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$111,400
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,900 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$729
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $350 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
66.9%
−7.7 ptssince 2000
from 74.6% in 2000
33.1% rent
Vacancy rate
19.2%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 15.3% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
14.4%
−7.3 ptssince 2009
from 21.6% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
29.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 29.7% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.1
+41%since 2000
from 1.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
56
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic91%(1,413)
Black6.1%(95)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(10)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score16.3%(254)
2024
White, non-Hispanic89.2%(1,492)
Black2.3%(39)
Hispanic / Latino3.9%(65)
Asian0.5%(9)
Other4%(67)
Diversity Score25%(418)
Diversity Score
25
+53%since 2000
from 16 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.8%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 9.2% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
90.0%
+10.4 ptssince 2000
from 79.5% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
2.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 2.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.8 min
+25%since 2000
from 15.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
80.6%
−8.0 ptssince 2009
from 88.7% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
14.1%
+7.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.9% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
3.9%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% 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
4.7%
−5.0 ptssince 2009
from 9.8% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−9.8 ptssince 2011
from 9.8% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
57.1%
−0.4 ptssince 2011
from 57.4% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
11.7%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 10.7% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
29.1%
−22.7 ptssince 2009
from 51.8% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.8%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 51.8% in 2009
Female
50.2%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 48.2% in 2009
Foreign born
1.3%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.6%
−42.0 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
24.9%
+12.0 ptssince 2012
from 12.9% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
7.6%
−79.4 ptssince 2013
from 87.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
81.4%
+17.1 ptssince 2017
from 64.3% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.6%
+1.3 ptssince 2016
from 97.4% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2016
from 0.7% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Huntsville, Missouri?

Huntsville, Missouri has about 1,672 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Huntsville, Missouri?

The typical household in Huntsville, Missouri earns about $52,727 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Huntsville, Missouri expensive?

In Huntsville, Missouri, the median home is worth about $111,400, and the typical rent is about $729 a month.

How educated are people in Huntsville, Missouri?

About 11.8% of adults age 25 and over in Huntsville, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Huntsville, Missouri?

About 17.9% of people in Huntsville, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has Huntsville, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, Huntsville, Missouri has grown since 1990. The population has added about 78 residents, a change of about 5 percent over that period.

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