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Mound City

Missouri · 1,159 residents · 1.246 sq mi
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Mound City has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $39,239. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $77,500. With a median age of 46.3, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 46.3
US median: 37.2
Less educated
20% 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
1,159
−3%since 2000
from 1,193 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
930 / sq mi
−3%since 2000
from 957 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
46.3
+2%since 2000
from 45.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
9781K1K1K1K1990201020202024Mound City
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$39,239
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,219 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,838
+49%since 2000
from $15,985 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
16.4%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 16.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
12.9%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 12.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.435
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information15.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade6.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services6.7%
US avg: 7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction6.4%
US avg: 1.4%
Public administration6.2%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing5.2%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance5.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade3.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Education & health services3.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food2.2%
US avg: 2.4%
Professional, scientific, technical1.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$77,500
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $54,600 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$343
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $262 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
33.9%
−31.8 ptssince 2000
from 65.6% in 2000
32.9% rent
Vacancy rate
16.3%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 17.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
14.5%
−4.5 ptssince 2009
from 18.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
21.6%
−12.5 ptssince 2009
from 34.1% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.0
−12%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.4%(1,174)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(6)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.7%(20)
2010
White, non-Hispanic95.2%(1,103)
Black0.2%(2)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(13)
Asian0.7%(8)
Other1.4%(16)
Diversity Score8.3%(96)
Diversity Score
8
+395%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.4%
+8.7 ptssince 2000
from 11.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
91.4%
+14.4 ptssince 2000
from 77.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
7.4%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 4.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.3 min
+16%since 2000
from 15.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
78.9%
−5.5 ptssince 2009
from 84.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
11.3%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 6.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.3%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
7.5%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% 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
12.1%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 9.6% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
18.4%
+5.1 ptssince 2009
from 13.2% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
27.9%
−28.4 ptssince 2009
from 56.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 46.7% in 2009
Female
54.0%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 53.3% in 2009
Foreign born
2.7%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
12.0%
−34.1 ptssince 2009
from 46.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Mound City, Missouri?

Mound City, Missouri has about 1,159 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Mound City, Missouri?

The typical household in Mound City, Missouri earns about $39,239 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Mound City, Missouri expensive?

In Mound City, Missouri, the median home is worth about $77,500, and the typical rent is about $343 a month.

How educated are people in Mound City, Missouri?

About 20.4% of adults age 25 and over in Mound City, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Mound City, Missouri?

About 12.9% of people in Mound City, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has Mound City, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, Mound City, Missouri has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 104 residents, a change of about -8 percent over that period.

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