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Longtown

Missouri · 92 residents (2025 est.) · 0.125 sq mi
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Population has grown 30% since 2000. 16% 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 $139,800. With a median age of 44.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Poverty is rare here, at 4.0% of residents.

At a glance
Older
median age 44.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
16% 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
99
+30%since 2000
from 76 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
792 / sq mi
+30%since 2000
from 608 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
44.8
+14%since 2000
from 39.3 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:92 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
65971291611931990201020202024Longtown
202499
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$53,793
+137%since 2000
from $22,724 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
54.1%
+19.8 ptssince 2009
from 34.3% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
4.0%
−3.9 ptssince 2000
from 7.9% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.486
+27%since 2010
from 0.382 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade19.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Information16.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance6.1%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical6.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction1.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing1.5%
US avg: 0.4%
Other services1.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration1.5%
US avg: 4.8%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$139,800
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $64,000 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
89.2%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 87.1% in 2000
10.8% rent
Vacancy rate
17.8%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 14.6% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
3.0%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 6.5% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.7%(75)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.2%(2)
2024
White, non-Hispanic99%(98)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score2.5%(2)
Diversity Score
2
−23%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.9%
+15.9 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
90.5%
+8.8 ptssince 2000
from 81.6% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
7.9%
+7.9 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.1 min
Unchangedsince 2000
from 18.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
87.9%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 86.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
1.5%
−12.4 ptssince 2009
from 14.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
6.1%
+6.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
4.5%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% 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
1.5%
−25.2 ptssince 2011
from 26.7% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
74.4%
+11.9 ptssince 2011
from 62.5% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
4.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
50.0%
+5.8 ptssince 2009
from 44.2% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.5%
−7.2 ptssince 2009
from 54.7% in 2009
Female
52.5%
+7.2 ptssince 2009
from 45.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.9%
−50.4 ptssince 2009
from 59.3% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
14.1%
+2.0 ptssince 2012
from 12.1% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.0%
−78.6 ptssince 2013
from 81.6% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
81.1%
+16.9 ptssince 2017
from 64.2% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
97.9%
−0.6 ptssince 2016
from 98.5% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Longtown, Missouri?

Longtown, Missouri has about 99 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

Is Longtown, Missouri expensive?

In Longtown, Missouri, the median home is worth about $139,800.

How educated are people in Longtown, Missouri?

About 15.9% of adults age 25 and over in Longtown, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Longtown, Missouri?

About 4.0% of people in Longtown, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has Longtown, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, Longtown, Missouri has grown since 1990. The population has added about 6 residents, a change of about 6 percent over that period.

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