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Lucerne

Missouri · 57 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 $33,333. Population has fallen 38% since 2000, a loss of 35 residents. Households here earn about 42% less than the Missouri median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 37.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
24% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Owner-heavy
78% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
57
−38%since 2000
from 92 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
228 / sq mi
−38%since 2000
from 368 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
37.5
−19%since 2000
from 46.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
113865921191990201020202024Lucerne
202435
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$33,333
+34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $16,500 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,645
+114%since 2000
from $11,046 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
15.0%
+15.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
14.3%
−26.9 ptssince 2000
from 41.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Transportation & warehousing26.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Information20%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing13.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction13.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
78.1%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 76.2% in 2000
21.9% rent
RELATED:See current rent listings in Lucerne on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.7%(88)
Black2.2%(2)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score5.4%(5)
2020
White, non-Hispanic94.7%(54)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
Diversity Score
0
−100%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
23.8%
+17.4 ptssince 2000
from 6.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
100.0%
+24.4 ptssince 2000
from 75.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
60.0%
−30.9 ptssince 2009
from 90.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.0%
+5.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−9.1 ptssince 2011
from 9.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
48.4%
+8.4 ptssince 2011
from 40.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
20.0%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 22.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
28.6%
−27.7 ptssince 2009
from 56.3% in 2009
Female
71.4%
+27.7 ptssince 2009
from 43.8% in 2009
Foreign born
2.4%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.0%
−68.4 ptssince 2013
from 68.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lucerne, Missouri?

Lucerne, Missouri has about 57 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Lucerne, Missouri?

The typical household in Lucerne, Missouri earns about $33,333 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

How educated are people in Lucerne, Missouri?

About 23.8% 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 14.3% 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 17 residents, a change of about 43 percent over that period.

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

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