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Lowry City

Missouri · 613 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 $35,167. Population has fallen 16% since 2000, a loss of 115 residents. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $66,400. With a median age of 53.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 39% less than the Missouri median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 53.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 26%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
613
−16%since 2000
from 728 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
597 / sq mi
−16%since 2000
from 710 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
53.5
+22%since 2000
from 43.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4305156016867721990201020202024Lowry City
2024618
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$35,167
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $19,438 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,175
+66%since 2000
from $10,968 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
21.4%
+17.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
16.4%
−5.7 ptssince 2000
from 22.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade22.1%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade18.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Information9.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Transportation & warehousing4%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services0.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$66,400
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$642
+34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $319 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
62.4%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 62.1% in 2000
37.6% rent
Afford Score
1.9
+4%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic91.2%(559)
Black0.2%(1)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(15)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.3%(8)
Diversity Score10%(61)
Diversity Score
10
+56%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.7%
+4.2 ptssince 2000
from 6.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
80.8%
+23.7 ptssince 2000
from 57.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.0%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 1.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.8 min
+36%since 2000
from 19.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
77.5%
+15.4 ptssince 2009
from 62.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.9%
−16.4 ptssince 2009
from 24.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.1%
−10.9 ptssince 2011
from 18.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
46.0%
+7.8 ptssince 2011
from 38.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
12.9%
−36.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.9%
−6.6 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
Female
56.1%
+6.6 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.7%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
11.2%
−71.1 ptssince 2013
from 82.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lowry City, Missouri?

Lowry City, Missouri has about 613 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Lowry City, Missouri earns about $35,167 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 $66,400, and the typical rent is about $642 a month.

How educated are people in Lowry City, Missouri?

About 10.7% 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 16.4% 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 130 residents, a change of about -17 percent over that period.

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