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King City

Missouri · 799 residents · 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 $42,969. Population has fallen 21% since 2000, a loss of 213 residents. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $89,900.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 35.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 54%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
799
−21%since 2000
from 1,012 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
578 / sq mi
−21%since 2000
from 732 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
35.5
−4%since 2000
from 37.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
7168028899751K1990201020202024King City
2024830
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$42,969
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,605 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,918
+90%since 2000
from $14,177 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
31.1%
+14.1 ptssince 2009
from 17.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
15.7%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 16.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing13.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction13.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade9.9%
US avg: 10%
Other services7.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance6.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Wholesale trade5.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration4.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Information4.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services2.9%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$89,900
+54%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$691
+55%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $297 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
64.5%
−3.2 ptssince 2000
from 67.7% in 2000
35.5% rent
Afford Score
2.1
+32%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic93.9%(750)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(14)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.8%(30)
Diversity Score13.4%(107)
Diversity Score
13
+317%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.2%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 13.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.3%
+9.2 ptssince 2000
from 82.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.8%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 3.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.5 min
+9%since 2000
from 21.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.7%
+9.4 ptssince 2009
from 71.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.8%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.3%
+2.0 ptssince 2011
from 4.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
57.8%
−7.9 ptssince 2011
from 65.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
32.0%
−26.0 ptssince 2009
from 58.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.2%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 43.7% in 2009
Female
56.8%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 56.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.3%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.1%
−78.4 ptssince 2013
from 86.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in King City, Missouri?

King City, Missouri has about 799 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in King City, Missouri earns about $42,969 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 $89,900, and the typical rent is about $691 a month.

How educated are people in King City, Missouri?

About 16.2% 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 15.7% 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 199 residents, a change of about -20 percent over that period.

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