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La Russell

Missouri · 140 residents (2025 est.) · 0.335 sq mi
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La Russell has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $48,750. Population has fallen 31% since 2000, a loss of 43 residents. 17% 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 $67,800. At a median age of 31.8, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 31% less than the Missouri median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 31.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
95
−31%since 2000
from 138 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
284 / sq mi
−31%since 2000
from 412 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
31.8
+4%since 2000
from 30.7 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:140 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
25981712433161990201020202024La Russell
202495
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$48,750
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,000 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,476
+77%since 2000
from $10,451 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
31.0%
+21.5 ptssince 2009
from 9.5% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
17.9%
−8.7 ptssince 2000
from 26.6% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.366
−33%since 2010
from 0.547 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade18.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade13.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.7%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing2.7%
US avg: 0.4%
Information2.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$67,800
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,200 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
89.7%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 88.2% in 2000
10.3% rent
Vacancy rate
37.0%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 34.4% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
19.2%
−23.6 ptssince 2009
from 42.9% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.4
+5%since 2000
from 1.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
38
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.9%(131)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.7%(5)
2024
White, non-Hispanic96.8%(92)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.2%(3)
Diversity Score7.6%(7)
Diversity Score
8
+106%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.7%
+7.7 ptssince 2000
from 9.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
64.8%
−12.1 ptssince 2000
from 76.9% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
5.6%
−0.9 ptssince 2000
from 6.4% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.3 min
+93%since 2000
from 15.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
94.6%
+12.5 ptssince 2009
from 82.1% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.4%
−5.3 ptssince 2009
from 10.7% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−7.1 ptssince 2009
from 7.1% 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
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
53.6%
−0.5 ptssince 2011
from 54.2% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
13.5%
+6.4 ptssince 2009
from 7.1% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
13.5%
−43.6 ptssince 2009
from 57.1% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.4%
−5.7 ptssince 2009
from 53.1% in 2009
Female
52.6%
+5.7 ptssince 2009
from 46.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.1%
−45.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
17.9%
+15.3 ptssince 2012
from 2.6% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
11.6%
−56.0 ptssince 2013
from 67.6% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
89.7%
+45.6 ptssince 2017
from 44.1% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
+21.7 ptssince 2016
from 78.3% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−1.1 ptssince 2016
from 1.1% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in La Russell, Missouri?

La Russell, Missouri has about 95 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in La Russell, Missouri earns about $48,750 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is La Russell, Missouri expensive?

In La Russell, Missouri, the median home is worth about $67,800.

How educated are people in La Russell, Missouri?

About 16.7% of adults age 25 and over in La Russell, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in La Russell, Missouri?

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

Has La Russell, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, La Russell, Missouri has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 5 residents, a change of about -5 percent over that period.

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