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Laurie

Missouri · 945 residents · 5.499 sq mi
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Laurie has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $28,125. Population has grown 43% since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $133,600. With a median age of 55.8, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 39% less than the Missouri median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 55.8
US median: 37.2
Less educated
12% 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
945
+43%since 2000
from 663 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
172 / sq mi
+43%since 2000
from 121 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
55.8
+2%since 2000
from 54.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
4287039781K2K1990201020202024Laurie
2024965
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$28,125
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,333 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$14,977
−17%since 2000
from $18,023 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
7.7%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 10.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
26.4%
+14.0 ptssince 2000
from 12.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.392
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information17.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance6.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade5.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Education & health services3.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.9%
US avg: 4.2%
Retail trade1.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 2.4%
Transportation & warehousing1%
US avg: 3.1%
Other services0.6%
US avg: 7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$133,600
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $92,600 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$475
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $378 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
25.6%
−33.9 ptssince 2000
from 59.5% in 2000
45.7% rent
Vacancy rate
4.6%
−7.5 ptssince 2009
from 12.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
43.0%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 38.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
31.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 31.2% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.8
+25%since 2000
from 3.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.7%(641)
Black0.5%(3)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(5)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.1%(20)
2010
White, non-Hispanic97.6%(922)
Black0.2%(2)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(6)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.1%(20)
Diversity Score7.1%(67)
Diversity Score
7
+133%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.6%
+4.6 ptssince 2000
from 7.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
79.1%
+6.8 ptssince 2000
from 72.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.0%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 2.7% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
12.7 min
−6%since 2000
from 13.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
75.8%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 73.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
11.1%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 10.2% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.7%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
9.8%
−5.2 ptssince 2009
from 14.9% 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
8.2%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 7.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
17.0%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 18.2% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
26.0%
−42.8 ptssince 2009
from 68.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
38.3%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 36.2% in 2009
Female
61.7%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 63.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.9%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
20.1%
−14.3 ptssince 2009
from 34.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Laurie, Missouri?

Laurie, Missouri has about 945 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Laurie, Missouri?

The typical household in Laurie, Missouri earns about $28,125 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Laurie, Missouri expensive?

In Laurie, Missouri, the median home is worth about $133,600, and the typical rent is about $475 a month.

How educated are people in Laurie, Missouri?

About 11.6% of adults age 25 and over in Laurie, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Laurie, Missouri?

About 26.4% of people in Laurie, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has Laurie, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, Laurie, Missouri has grown since 1990. The population has added about 425 residents, a change of about 82 percent over that period.

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