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Laclede

Missouri · 305 residents · 1.249 sq mi
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Laclede has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $42,188. Population has fallen 27% since 2000, a loss of 110 residents. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $69,000. With a median age of 48.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 26% less than the Missouri median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 48.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 87%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
305
−27%since 2000
from 415 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
244 / sq mi
−27%since 2000
from 332 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
48.5
+20%since 2000
from 40.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2322823323824321990201020202024Laclede
2024301
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$42,188
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,688 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,102
+103%since 2000
from $11,890 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
26.3%
+17.8 ptssince 2009
from 8.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
8.7%
−11.1 ptssince 2000
from 19.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information16.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade16.1%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance7.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade4.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food4.8%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services1.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Education & health services1.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Transportation & warehousing0.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$69,000
+87%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$350
−22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $300 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
74.5%
+4.7 ptssince 2000
from 69.8% in 2000
25.5% rent
Afford Score
1.6
+64%since 2000
from 1.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.1%(399)
Black1.4%(6)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(7)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score8.3%(34)
2020
White, non-Hispanic90.2%(275)
Black1.6%(5)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(7)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.2%(4)
Diversity Score13.1%(40)
Diversity Score
13
+58%since 2000
from 8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.9%
+7.0 ptssince 2000
from 2.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.5%
+22.5 ptssince 2000
from 68.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.0%
+5.0 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.9 min
+17%since 2000
from 19.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
81.4%
+8.3 ptssince 2009
from 73.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
11.2%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 7.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.4%
−6.8 ptssince 2011
from 10.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
61.3%
+2.6 ptssince 2011
from 58.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
31.0%
−29.6 ptssince 2009
from 60.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.7%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
Female
54.3%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.5%
−80.2 ptssince 2013
from 86.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Laclede, Missouri?

Laclede, Missouri has about 305 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Laclede, Missouri?

The typical household in Laclede, Missouri earns about $42,188 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Laclede, Missouri expensive?

In Laclede, Missouri, the median home is worth about $69,000, and the typical rent is about $350 a month.

How educated are people in Laclede, Missouri?

About 9.9% of adults age 25 and over in Laclede, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Laclede, Missouri?

About 8.7% of people in Laclede, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has Laclede, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, Laclede, Missouri has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 110 residents, a change of about -27 percent over that period.

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