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Neck City

Missouri · 228 residents · 0.393 sq mi
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Neck City is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $73,542. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 92% since 2000. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $82,300. At a median age of 31.7, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 28% more than the Missouri median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 31.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 62%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
228
+92%since 2000
from 119 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
580 / sq mi
+92%since 2000
from 303 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
31.7
−11%since 2000
from 35.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1081421762092431990201020202024Neck City
2024193
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$73,542
+67%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,375 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,265
+87%since 2000
from $12,454 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
45.3%
+45.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
12.2%
+8.8 ptssince 2000
from 3.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade28.3%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance20.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical18.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade17.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing4.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services4.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Information3.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Education & health services2.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$82,300
+62%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
83.1%
+13.7 ptssince 2000
from 69.4% in 2000
16.9% rent
Afford Score
1.1
−3%since 2000
from 1.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic91.2%(208)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(2)
Asian0.9%(2)
Other1.5%(3)
Diversity Score8.4%(19)
Diversity Score
8
−31%since 2000
from 12 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
5.6%
+5.6 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
88.7%
+20.3 ptssince 2000
from 68.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.1%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.4 min
+107%since 2000
from 13.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
90.0%
+7.9 ptssince 2009
from 82.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
60.9%
−3.0 ptssince 2011
from 63.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
19.6%
−20.1 ptssince 2009
from 39.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.2%
−7.2 ptssince 2009
from 53.5% in 2009
Female
53.8%
+7.2 ptssince 2009
from 46.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
13.6%
−32.7 ptssince 2013
from 46.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Neck City, Missouri?

Neck City, Missouri has about 228 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Neck City, Missouri earns about $73,542 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 $82,300.

How educated are people in Neck City, Missouri?

About 5.6% 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 12.2% 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 101 residents, a change of about 80 percent over that period.

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