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Lucerne

Missouri · 55 residents (2025 est.) · 0.25 sq mi
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Lucerne has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $47,813. Population has fallen 62% since 2000, a loss of 57 residents. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. At a median age of 31.8, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 31.4% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 32% less than the Missouri median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 31.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
100% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
35
−62%since 2000
from 92 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
140 / sq mi
−62%since 2000
from 368 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
31.8
−32%since 2000
from 46.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:55 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
113865921191990201020202024Lucerne
202435
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$47,813
+59%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $16,500 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$39,889
+261%since 2000
from $11,046 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
20.0%
+20.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
31.4%
−9.7 ptssince 2000
from 41.2% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.519
+76%since 2010
from 0.295 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade55%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing10%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction10%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services10%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration10%
US avg: 4.8%
Information5%
US avg: 10.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
100.0%
+23.8 ptssince 2000
from 76.2% in 2000
0.0% rent
Vacancy rate
66.7%
+36.2 ptssince 2009
from 30.5% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
33.3%
+28.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.9% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.7%(88)
Black2.2%(2)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score5.4%(5)
2024
White, non-Hispanic74.3%(26)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino20%(7)
Asian0%(0)
Other5.7%(2)
Diversity Score50.6%(18)
Diversity Score
51
+832%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.1%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 6.4% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
85.7%
+10.1 ptssince 2000
from 75.6% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.0 min
+120%since 2000
from 13.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
50.0%
−40.9 ptssince 2009
from 90.9% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
45.0%
+45.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−9.1 ptssince 2009
from 9.1% 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
6.7%
+6.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−9.1 ptssince 2011
from 9.1% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
71.4%
+31.4 ptssince 2011
from 40.0% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
20.0%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 22.2% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.3%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 56.3% in 2009
Female
45.7%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 43.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.1%
−52.9 ptssince 2009
from 60.0% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
25.7%
−12.9 ptssince 2012
from 38.6% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
22.9%
−45.5 ptssince 2013
from 68.4% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
100.0%
+17.1 ptssince 2017
from 82.9% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
85.7%
−14.3 ptssince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
8.6%
+8.6 ptssince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lucerne, Missouri?

Lucerne, Missouri has about 35 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Lucerne, Missouri?

The typical household in Lucerne, Missouri earns about $47,813 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

How educated are people in Lucerne, Missouri?

About 7.1% of adults age 25 and over in Lucerne, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lucerne, Missouri?

About 31.4% of people in Lucerne, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has Lucerne, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, Lucerne, Missouri has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 5 residents, a change of about -13 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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