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Marston

Missouri · 610 residents · 1.105 sq mi
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Marston has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $20,375. Population has declined 11% since 1990. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $26,900. The poverty rate of 31.0% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 46% less than the Missouri median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 36.7
US median: 35.2
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 18%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
610
−11%since 1990
from 682 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
552 / sq mi
−11%since 1990
from 617 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
36.7
+12%since 1990
from 32.9 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2733844966087191990201020202024Marston
2024400
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$20,375
+18%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $13,056 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$13,820
+46%since 1990
from $9,475 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
31.0%
−5.8 ptssince 1990
from 36.8% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$26,900
−18%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $25,000 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$337
+6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $242 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
62.2%
−5.5 ptssince 1990
from 67.7% in 1990
37.8% rent
Afford Score
1.3
−31%since 1990
from 1.9 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic83.4%(569)
Black15.4%(105)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(8)
Asian1.2%(8)
Diversity Score37.1%(253)
2000
White, non-Hispanic74.3%(453)
Black22.5%(137)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(14)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score48.2%(294)
Diversity Score
48
+30%since 1990
from 37 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
5.9%
+1.9 ptssince 1990
from 4.0% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
59.2%
+16.8 ptssince 1990
from 42.3% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
0.7%
+0.3 ptssince 1990
from 0.5% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
10.9 min
−31%since 1990
from 15.7 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Marston, Missouri?

Marston, Missouri has about 610 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Marston, Missouri?

The typical household in Marston, Missouri earns about $20,375 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Marston, Missouri expensive?

In Marston, Missouri, the median home is worth about $26,900, and the typical rent is about $337 a month.

How educated are people in Marston, Missouri?

About 5.9% of adults age 25 and over in Marston, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Marston, Missouri?

About 31.0% of people in Marston, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has Marston, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, Marston, Missouri has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 72 residents, a change of about -11 percent over that period.

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