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Marston

Missouri · 397 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 $26,250. Population has fallen 35% since 2000, a loss of 213 residents. 1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $22,500. The poverty rate of 25.4% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 54% less than the Missouri median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
1% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 44%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
397
−35%since 2000
from 610 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
359 / sq mi
−35%since 2000
from 552 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.7
+16%since 2000
from 36.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2733844966087191990201020202024Marston
2024400
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$26,250
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $20,375 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,450
+12%since 2000
from $13,820 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
10.6%
+7.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
25.4%
−5.6 ptssince 2000
from 31.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Transportation & warehousing36.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Retail trade18.8%
US avg: 10%
Information7.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services5%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration5%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance4.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade3.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$22,500
−44%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$619
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $337 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
56.0%
−6.2 ptssince 2000
from 62.2% in 2000
44.0% rent
Afford Score
0.9
−35%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic65.2%(259)
Black28%(111)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(3)
Asian0.3%(1)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score54%(215)
Diversity Score
54
+12%since 2000
from 48 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
0.6%
−5.3 ptssince 2000
from 5.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
80.6%
+21.4 ptssince 2000
from 59.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2000
from 0.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
50.5 min
+365%since 2000
from 10.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
90.9%
+12.1 ptssince 2009
from 78.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
8.7%
−11.7 ptssince 2009
from 20.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.6%
−1.6 ptssince 2011
from 10.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
47.4%
−7.6 ptssince 2011
from 55.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
20.6%
−23.0 ptssince 2009
from 43.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.8%
−6.9 ptssince 2009
from 52.7% in 2009
Female
54.2%
+6.9 ptssince 2009
from 47.3% in 2009
Foreign born
1.3%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
10.4%
−76.8 ptssince 2013
from 87.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Marston, Missouri?

Marston, Missouri has about 397 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Marston, Missouri?

The typical household in Marston, Missouri earns about $26,250 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 $22,500, and the typical rent is about $619 a month.

How educated are people in Marston, Missouri?

About 0.6% 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 25.4% 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 285 residents, a change of about -42 percent over that period.

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