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King City

Missouri · 845 residents (2025 est.) · 1.382 sq mi
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King City has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $51,042. Population has fallen 18% since 2000, a loss of 182 residents. 22% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $121,300. The poverty rate of 20.5% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 28% less than the Missouri median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 35.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 71%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
830
−18%since 2000
from 1,012 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
601 / sq mi
−18%since 2000
from 732 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
35.8
−4%since 2000
from 37.1 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:845 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
7168028899751K1990201020202024King City
2024830
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$51,042
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,605 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,630
+81%since 2000
from $14,177 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
32.9%
+15.8 ptssince 2009
from 17.1% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
20.5%
+4.5 ptssince 2000
from 16.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.403
+2%since 2010
from 0.397 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade13.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing8.9%
US avg: 1.6%
Finance & insurance8.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical8.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Construction7.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade5.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Information2.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Manufacturing1%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing1%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services0.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0.3%
US avg: 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$121,300
+71%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,900 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$800
+48%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $297 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
68.4%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 67.7% in 2000
31.6% rent
Vacancy rate
13.7%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 16.3% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
31.5%
+5.6 ptssince 2009
from 25.9% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
42.0%
+17.7 ptssince 2009
from 24.3% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.4
+50%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
56
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.7%(989)
Black0.2%(2)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(11)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.2%(32)
2024
White, non-Hispanic96.3%(799)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(9)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.7%(22)
Diversity Score9.1%(75)
Diversity Score
9
+183%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.2%
+8.5 ptssince 2000
from 13.7% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
92.6%
+10.5 ptssince 2000
from 82.1% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
9.4%
+5.5 ptssince 2000
from 3.9% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.6 min
+24%since 2000
from 21.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
81.2%
+9.8 ptssince 2009
from 71.3% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.6%
−7.2 ptssince 2009
from 14.8% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
5.0%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 6.5% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
5.8%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
2.8%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.5%
−3.8 ptssince 2011
from 4.3% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
62.2%
−3.5 ptssince 2011
from 65.7% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
22.0%
+10.3 ptssince 2009
from 11.7% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
36.9%
−21.1 ptssince 2009
from 58.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.8%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 43.7% in 2009
Female
55.2%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 56.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.4%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.3%
−41.2 ptssince 2009
from 45.4% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
9.1%
−7.6 ptssince 2012
from 16.7% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
11.7%
−74.8 ptssince 2013
from 86.5% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
81.0%
+11.4 ptssince 2017
from 69.6% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
+1.4 ptssince 2016
from 98.6% 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 King City, Missouri?

King City, Missouri has about 830 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in King City, Missouri?

The typical household in King City, Missouri earns about $51,042 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is King City, Missouri expensive?

In King City, Missouri, the median home is worth about $121,300, and the typical rent is about $800 a month.

How educated are people in King City, Missouri?

About 22.2% of adults age 25 and over in King City, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in King City, Missouri?

About 20.5% of people in King City, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has King City, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, King City, Missouri has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 168 residents, a change of about -17 percent over that period.

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