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Monett

Missouri · 8,873 residents · 8.793 sq mi
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Monett has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $35,529. Population has grown 20% since 2000. Median home value is $99,200. The poverty rate of 23.8% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 34.0
US median: 37.2
Less educated
18% 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
8,873
+20%since 2000
from 7,396 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,009 / sq mi
+20%since 2000
from 841 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
34.0
−4%since 2000
from 35.4 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$35,529
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,764 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,116
+12%since 2000
from $17,048 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
17.9%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 14.4% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
23.8%
+8.8 ptssince 2000
from 15.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.438
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade24.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Information11.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade4.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services3.3%
US avg: 7%
Public administration3.3%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food2.7%
US avg: 2.4%
Finance & insurance2.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.7%
US avg: 3.1%
Construction1.2%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0.6%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$99,200
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $67,200 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$518
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $413 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
39.6%
−22.9 ptssince 2000
from 62.5% in 2000
39.8% rent
Vacancy rate
7.0%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 10.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
18.7%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 21.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
44.8%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.8
+28%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic86.4%(6,389)
Black0.1%(6)
Hispanic / Latino11.3%(834)
Asian0.6%(43)
Other0%
Diversity Score26.9%(1,987)
2010
White, non-Hispanic77.4%(6,865)
Black0.5%(42)
Hispanic / Latino19%(1,686)
Asian0.9%(82)
Other2.5%(223)
Diversity Score46%(4,083)
Diversity Score
46
+71%since 2000
from 27 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.2%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 14.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
76.7%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 75.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.2%
−2.2 ptssince 2000
from 6.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.5 min
+51%since 2000
from 10.9 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
81.7%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 80.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
12.7%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 13.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.1%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
1.0%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
5.1%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 6.8% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
11.9%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 12.2% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
31.1%
−25.3 ptssince 2009
from 56.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.7%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
Female
53.3%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 52.1% in 2009
Foreign born
8.5%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 8.2% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.5%
−38.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Monett, Missouri?

Monett, Missouri has about 8,873 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Monett, Missouri?

The typical household in Monett, Missouri earns about $35,529 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Monett, Missouri expensive?

In Monett, Missouri, the median home is worth about $99,200, and the typical rent is about $518 a month.

How educated are people in Monett, Missouri?

About 18.2% of adults age 25 and over in Monett, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Monett, Missouri?

About 23.8% of people in Monett, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has Monett, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, Monett, Missouri has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,345 residents, a change of about 36 percent over that period.

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