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La Russell

Missouri · 138 residents · 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 $28,000. Population has grown 38% since 1990. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $37,200. At a median age of 30.7, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 26% less than the Missouri median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 30.7
US median: 35.2
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 76%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

138
+38%since 1990
from 100 in 1990
1990 – 2025
412 / sq mi
+38%since 1990
from 299 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
30.7
−19%since 1990
from 37.7 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
25981712433161990201020202024La Russell
202495
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$28,000
+86%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $11,406 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$10,451
+29%since 1990
from $8,125 in 1990
US average: $21,522
26.6%
−5.4 ptssince 1990
from 32.0% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$37,200
+76%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $16,000 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$392
−8%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $325 in 1990
US average: $602
88.2%
−0.1 ptssince 1990
from 88.4% in 1990
11.8% rent
1.3
−5%since 1990
from 1.4 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic100%(100)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2000
White, non-Hispanic94.9%(131)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score3.7%(5)
4
from 0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

9.0%
+9.0 ptssince 1990
from 0.0% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
76.9%
+18.7 ptssince 1990
from 58.2% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
6.4%
+6.4 ptssince 1990
from 0.0% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

15.7 min
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in La Russell, Missouri?

La Russell, Missouri has about 138 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in La Russell, Missouri earns about $28,000 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 $37,200, and the typical rent is about $392 a month.

How educated are people in La Russell, Missouri?

About 9.0% 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 26.6% of people in La Russell, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has La Russell, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, La Russell, Missouri has grown since 1990. The population has added about 38 residents, a change of about 38 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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