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La Monte

Missouri · 1,140 residents · 1.085 sq mi
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La Monte has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $36,739. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $71,700. At a median age of 30.2, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 30.2
US median: 37.2
Less educated
5% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,140
+7%since 2000
from 1,064 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,051 / sq mi
+7%since 2000
from 981 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
30.2
−11%since 2000
from 33.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
9351K1K1K1K1990201020202024La Monte
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$36,739
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,688 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$12,857
−2%since 2000
from $13,153 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
5.5%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
16.5%
−4.9 ptssince 2000
from 21.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.335
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade37.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade9.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Information8%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction3.7%
US avg: 1.4%
Transportation & warehousing2.1%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance1.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical1.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services1.2%
US avg: 7%
Public administration1.2%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$71,700
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $51,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$554
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $405 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
35.8%
−25.0 ptssince 2000
from 60.8% in 2000
41.6% rent
Vacancy rate
12.2%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 16.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
29.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 29.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
28.0%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 29.5% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.0
+8%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic82.2%(875)
Black1.2%(13)
Hispanic / Latino13%(138)
Asian0.8%(8)
Other0%
Diversity Score33.2%(354)
2010
White, non-Hispanic61%(695)
Black0.4%(5)
Hispanic / Latino35.8%(408)
Asian0.4%(4)
Other1.6%(18)
Diversity Score61.4%(700)
Diversity Score
61
+85%since 2000
from 33 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
4.5%
−3.6 ptssince 2000
from 8.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
59.1%
−19.3 ptssince 2000
from 78.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.5%
−2.2 ptssince 2000
from 2.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.6 min
+141%since 2000
from 11.0 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
67.0%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 64.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
28.6%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 30.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.7%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.4%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.7%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.7% 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
5.8%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 7.1% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
9.6%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 8.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
4.7%
−42.7 ptssince 2009
from 47.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.8%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 51.4% in 2009
Female
50.2%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
Foreign born
24.0%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 21.8% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
8.8%
−39.7 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in La Monte, Missouri?

La Monte, Missouri has about 1,140 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in La Monte, Missouri?

The typical household in La Monte, Missouri earns about $36,739 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is La Monte, Missouri expensive?

In La Monte, Missouri, the median home is worth about $71,700, and the typical rent is about $554 a month.

How educated are people in La Monte, Missouri?

About 4.5% of adults age 25 and over in La Monte, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in La Monte, Missouri?

About 16.5% of people in La Monte, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has La Monte, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, La Monte, Missouri has grown since 1990. The population has added about 148 residents, a change of about 15 percent over that period.

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