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Lucerne

Missouri · 85 residents · 0.25 sq mi
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Lucerne has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $27,813. Population has declined 8% since 2000. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $26,500. At a median age of 30.8, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 40% less than the Missouri median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 30.8
US median: 37.2
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 51%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
85
−8%since 2000
from 92 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
340 / sq mi
−8%since 2000
from 368 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
30.8
−34%since 2000
from 46.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
113865921191990201020202024Lucerne
202435
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$27,813
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $16,500 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$14,348
+30%since 2000
from $11,046 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
13.0%
−28.1 ptssince 2000
from 41.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.295
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Agriculture, forestry, fishing28.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction28.6%
US avg: 1.4%
Other services28.6%
US avg: 7%
Public administration28.6%
US avg: 4.9%
Wholesale trade21.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Information14.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$26,500
+51%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $13,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2015
Owner-occupied
22.2%
−54.0 ptssince 2000
from 76.2% in 2000
16.7% rent
Vacancy rate
41.3%
+10.8 ptssince 2009
from 30.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
18.5%
+13.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Afford Score
1.0
+13%since 2000
from 0.8 in 2000
1990 – 2015
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic98.8%(84)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian1.2%(1)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score2.9%(2)
Diversity Score
3
−46%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.0%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 6.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
92.5%
+16.9 ptssince 2000
from 75.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
81.8%
−9.1 ptssince 2009
from 90.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
18.2%
+9.1 ptssince 2009
from 9.1% 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
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
0.0%
−22.2 ptssince 2009
from 22.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.7%
−10.6 ptssince 2009
from 56.3% in 2009
Female
54.3%
+10.6 ptssince 2009
from 43.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
2.4%
−57.6 ptssince 2009
from 60.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lucerne, Missouri?

Lucerne, Missouri has about 85 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Lucerne, Missouri?

The typical household in Lucerne, Missouri earns about $27,813 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lucerne, Missouri expensive?

In Lucerne, Missouri, the median home is worth about $26,500.

How educated are people in Lucerne, Missouri?

About 10.0% 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 13.0% of people in Lucerne, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has Lucerne, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, Lucerne, Missouri has grown since 1990. The population has added about 45 residents, a change of about 113 percent over that period.

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

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