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Kelso

Missouri · 586 residents · 0.317 sq mi
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Kelso is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $65,179. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $153,300. Poverty is rare here, at 5.0% of residents. Households here earn about 41% more than the Missouri median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 41.0
US median: 37.2
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 30%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
586
+11%since 2000
from 527 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,849 / sq mi
+11%since 2000
from 1,662 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
41.0
+6%since 2000
from 38.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3904525145766381990201020202024Kelso
2024603
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$65,179
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,294 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,959
+57%since 2000
from $19,099 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
35.8%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 33.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
5.0%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 1.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.339
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information19.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance12.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade11.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing8.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction8.3%
US avg: 1.4%
Wholesale trade7.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Professional, scientific, technical6.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services6.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services1.7%
US avg: 7%
Public administration1.7%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.3%
US avg: 3.1%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$153,300
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $93,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$508
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $385 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
50.9%
−32.0 ptssince 2000
from 82.9% in 2000
15.4% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
13.1%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 14.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.4
+14%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.6%(509)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(11)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score5.2%(27)
2010
White, non-Hispanic98.6%(578)
Black0.2%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score1.7%(10)
Diversity Score
2
−67%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 21.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
95.8%
+10.9 ptssince 2000
from 84.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.3%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 5.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.7 min
+136%since 2000
from 10.9 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
77.3%
+14.6 ptssince 2009
from 62.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
11.4%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 7.1% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
7.0%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 9.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
4.4%
−16.9 ptssince 2009
from 21.2% 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
2.9%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
12.9%
−5.6 ptssince 2009
from 18.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
33.3%
−12.5 ptssince 2009
from 45.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.8%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 52.1% in 2009
Female
48.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.4%
−44.3 ptssince 2009
from 55.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Kelso, Missouri?

Kelso, Missouri has about 586 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Kelso, Missouri?

The typical household in Kelso, Missouri earns about $65,179 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Kelso, Missouri expensive?

In Kelso, Missouri, the median home is worth about $153,300, and the typical rent is about $508 a month.

How educated are people in Kelso, Missouri?

About 21.4% of adults age 25 and over in Kelso, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Kelso, Missouri?

About 5.0% of people in Kelso, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has Kelso, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, Kelso, Missouri has grown since 1990. The population has added about 58 residents, a change of about 11 percent over that period.

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