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Marston

Missouri · 503 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 $22,222. Population has fallen 18% since 2000, a loss of 107 residents. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $37,800. The poverty rate of 29.5% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 52% less than the Missouri median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 42.1
US median: 37.2
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
503
−18%since 2000
from 610 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
455 / sq mi
−18%since 2000
from 552 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
42.1
+15%since 2000
from 36.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2733844966087191990201020202024Marston
2024400
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$22,222
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $20,375 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$12,137
−12%since 2000
from $13,820 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
6.0%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
29.5%
−1.5 ptssince 2000
from 31.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.470
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information18.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade16.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance16.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical14.2%
US avg: 4.2%
Wholesale trade8.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction6.1%
US avg: 1.4%
Arts, entertainment, food2.7%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services2%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services2%
US avg: 7%
Public administration2%
US avg: 4.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$37,800
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$506
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $337 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
26.1%
−36.1 ptssince 2000
from 62.2% in 2000
44.7% rent
Vacancy rate
14.4%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 14.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
17.9%
−7.7 ptssince 2009
from 25.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
39.4%
−20.4 ptssince 2009
from 59.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.7
+29%since 2000
from 1.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic74.3%(453)
Black22.5%(137)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(14)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score48.2%(294)
2010
White, non-Hispanic79.7%(401)
Black17.7%(89)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other5.5%(27)
Diversity Score46.5%(234)
Diversity Score
46
−4%since 2000
from 48 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.2%
+7.3 ptssince 2000
from 5.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
75.6%
+16.4 ptssince 2000
from 59.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.0%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 0.7% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.1 min
+48%since 2000
from 10.9 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
84.1%
+5.3 ptssince 2009
from 78.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
9.4%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 13.6% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
6.5%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 7.6% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% 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
13.9%
−6.5 ptssince 2009
from 20.4% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
8.8%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 10.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
12.8%
−30.8 ptssince 2009
from 43.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.8%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 52.7% in 2009
Female
46.2%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 47.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
16.1%
−36.3 ptssince 2009
from 52.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Marston, Missouri?

Marston, Missouri has about 503 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Marston, Missouri?

The typical household in Marston, Missouri earns about $22,222 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 $37,800, and the typical rent is about $506 a month.

How educated are people in Marston, Missouri?

About 13.2% 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 29.5% 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 179 residents, a change of about -26 percent over that period.

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