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Neck City

Missouri · 234 residents (2025 est.) · 0.393 sq mi
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Neck City has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $71,607. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 62% since 2000. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $97,400. With a median age of 51.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 51.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 58%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
193
+62%since 2000
from 119 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
491 / sq mi
+62%since 2000
from 303 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
51.5
+45%since 2000
from 35.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:234 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1081421762092431990201020202024Neck City
2024193
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$71,607
+34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,375 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,594
+122%since 2000
from $12,454 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
43.2%
+43.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
8.3%
+4.9 ptssince 2000
from 3.4% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.240
−19%since 2010
from 0.295 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade31.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance31.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical30.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services4.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration4.9%
US avg: 4.8%
Wholesale trade3.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Information3.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Transportation & warehousing2.4%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services1.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$97,400
+58%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,800 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
94.6%
+25.2 ptssince 2000
from 69.4% in 2000
5.4% rent
Vacancy rate
5.1%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 7.4% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
4.3%
−7.5 ptssince 2009
from 11.8% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
−50.0 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.4
+18%since 2000
from 1.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
37
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic92.4%(110)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino5%(6)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score12.3%(15)
2024
White, non-Hispanic92.2%(178)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other7.3%(14)
Diversity Score18%(35)
Diversity Score
18
+47%since 2000
from 12 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
6.8%
+6.8 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
92.5%
+24.1 ptssince 2000
from 68.4% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
1.4%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
33.9 min
+156%since 2000
from 13.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
96.3%
+14.2 ptssince 2009
from 82.1% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
3.7%
−14.2 ptssince 2009
from 17.9% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
5.4%
+5.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.7%
+4.7 ptssince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
55.1%
−8.8 ptssince 2011
from 63.9% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
6.1%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 10.3% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
29.3%
−10.4 ptssince 2009
from 39.7% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.8%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 53.5% in 2009
Female
49.2%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 46.5% in 2009
Foreign born
4.7%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.6%
−49.0 ptssince 2009
from 55.6% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
11.4%
+4.6 ptssince 2012
from 6.8% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
16.1%
−30.2 ptssince 2013
from 46.3% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
86.5%
+15.6 ptssince 2017
from 70.9% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.4%
+3.2 ptssince 2016
from 95.2% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Neck City, Missouri?

Neck City, Missouri has about 193 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Neck City, Missouri earns about $71,607 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Neck City, Missouri expensive?

In Neck City, Missouri, the median home is worth about $97,400.

How educated are people in Neck City, Missouri?

About 6.8% of adults age 25 and over in Neck City, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Neck City, Missouri?

About 8.3% of people in Neck City, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has Neck City, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, Neck City, Missouri has grown since 1990. The population has added about 66 residents, a change of about 52 percent over that period.

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