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Lowry City

Missouri · 640 residents · 1.026 sq mi
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Lowry City has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $23,571. Population has declined 12% since 2000. 4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $43,800. With a median age of 47.9, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 49% less than the Missouri median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 47.9
US median: 37.2
Less educated
4% 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
640
−12%since 2000
from 728 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
624 / sq mi
−12%since 2000
from 710 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
47.9
+9%since 2000
from 43.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
4305156016867721990201020202024Lowry City
2024618
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$23,571
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $19,438 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,824
+44%since 2000
from $10,968 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
5.6%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
28.4%
+6.3 ptssince 2000
from 22.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.437
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information27.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade11.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade5.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance2.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.9%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food2.3%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services1.7%
US avg: 7%
Public administration1.7%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$43,800
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,200 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$371
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $319 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
35.1%
−27.0 ptssince 2000
from 62.1% in 2000
30.5% rent
Vacancy rate
21.5%
+6.2 ptssince 2009
from 15.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
25.3%
−6.3 ptssince 2009
from 31.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
47.6%
+4.6 ptssince 2009
from 43.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.9
+3%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.7%(704)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(17)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score6.4%(47)
2010
White, non-Hispanic96.3%(616)
Black0.2%(1)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(12)
Asian0%(0)
Other6.2%(39)
Diversity Score18.4%(118)
Diversity Score
18
+187%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
4.1%
−2.4 ptssince 2000
from 6.5% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
71.3%
+14.2 ptssince 2000
from 57.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
1.9%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 1.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.2 min
+3%since 2000
from 19.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
65.7%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 62.2% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
12.7%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 17.1% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.0%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
15.7%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 16.1% 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
20.4%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 24.3% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
11.4%
−5.6 ptssince 2009
from 17.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
25.7%
−23.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.7%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
Female
50.3%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
Foreign born
1.1%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
16.8%
−32.0 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lowry City, Missouri?

Lowry City, Missouri has about 640 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Lowry City, Missouri?

The typical household in Lowry City, Missouri earns about $23,571 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lowry City, Missouri expensive?

In Lowry City, Missouri, the median home is worth about $43,800, and the typical rent is about $371 a month.

How educated are people in Lowry City, Missouri?

About 4.1% of adults age 25 and over in Lowry City, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lowry City, Missouri?

About 28.4% of people in Lowry City, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has Lowry City, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, Lowry City, Missouri has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 103 residents, a change of about -14 percent over that period.

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