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Laurie

Missouri · 939 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 $33,732. Population has grown 42% since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $152,400. With a median age of 58.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 41% less than the Missouri median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 58.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
939
+42%since 2000
from 663 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
171 / sq mi
+42%since 2000
from 121 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
58.6
+7%since 2000
from 54.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4287039781K2K1990201020202024Laurie
2024965
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$33,732
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,333 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,363
+41%since 2000
from $18,023 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
19.2%
+9.0 ptssince 2009
from 10.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
16.4%
+4.0 ptssince 2000
from 12.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information13.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade9.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance7.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services2.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade2.1%
US avg: 10%
Other services1%
US avg: 6.6%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$152,400
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $92,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$566
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $378 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
60.3%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 59.5% in 2000
39.7% rent
Afford Score
4.5
+19%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic92.1%(865)
Black0.4%(4)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(18)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other2%(18)
Diversity Score11.1%(104)
Diversity Score
11
+263%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.1%
+4.0 ptssince 2000
from 7.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.0%
+21.6 ptssince 2000
from 72.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.3%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 2.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.0 min
+34%since 2000
from 13.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
90.9%
+17.0 ptssince 2009
from 73.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
14.6%
+6.7 ptssince 2009
from 7.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.6%
−2.8 ptssince 2011
from 7.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
38.1%
−3.2 ptssince 2011
from 41.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
31.6%
−37.2 ptssince 2009
from 68.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.4%
+9.2 ptssince 2009
from 36.2% in 2009
Female
54.6%
−9.2 ptssince 2009
from 63.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
13.4%
−66.7 ptssince 2013
from 80.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Laurie, Missouri?

Laurie, Missouri has about 939 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Laurie, Missouri?

The typical household in Laurie, Missouri earns about $33,732 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 $152,400, and the typical rent is about $566 a month.

How educated are people in Laurie, Missouri?

About 11.1% 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 16.4% 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 419 residents, a change of about 81 percent over that period.

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