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Neelyville

Missouri · 312 residents (2025 est.) · 1.15 sq mi
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Neelyville has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $35,865. Population has fallen 26% since 2000, a loss of 129 residents. 3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $35,000. The poverty rate of 53.2% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 49% less than the Missouri median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 39.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
3% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 6%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
358
−26%since 2000
from 487 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
311 / sq mi
−26%since 2000
from 423 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
39.1
+23%since 2000
from 31.9 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:312 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2002973944905871990201020202024Neelyville
2024358
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$35,865
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $21,719 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$14,794
+40%since 2000
from $10,598 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
9.9%
+6.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
53.2%
+27.4 ptssince 2000
from 25.7% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.398
−12%since 2010
from 0.452 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information12.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing12.1%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction12.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade11.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance1.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.9%
US avg: 2.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$35,000
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $20,400 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
66.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 66.0% in 2000
33.9% rent
Vacancy rate
21.4%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 20.8% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
13.8%
−13.7 ptssince 2009
from 27.5% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
24.4%
−29.9 ptssince 2009
from 54.3% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.0
+4%since 2000
from 0.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
17
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic79.3%(386)
Black16.2%(79)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.8%(4)
Other0%
Diversity Score36.8%(179)
2024
White, non-Hispanic81.8%(293)
Black15.6%(56)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.5%(9)
Diversity Score38.1%(137)
Diversity Score
38
+4%since 2000
from 37 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
3.2%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 3.6% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
75.0%
+13.8 ptssince 2000
from 61.2% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.9%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 0.7% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
11.7 min
−31%since 2000
from 16.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
45.7%
−39.8 ptssince 2009
from 85.5% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
1.7%
−8.3 ptssince 2009
from 10.1% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
52.6%
+49.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% 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
5.0%
−9.2 ptssince 2009
from 14.2% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
15.9%
+5.0 ptssince 2011
from 10.9% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
50.5%
+4.0 ptssince 2011
from 46.6% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
34.5%
+28.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
12.1%
−39.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.4% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.2%
+6.9 ptssince 2009
from 47.3% in 2009
Female
45.8%
−6.9 ptssince 2009
from 52.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
11.4%
−34.9 ptssince 2009
from 46.3% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
37.5%
+9.9 ptssince 2012
from 27.6% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
18.1%
−66.2 ptssince 2013
from 84.3% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
73.6%
+25.5 ptssince 2017
from 48.1% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
+1.3 ptssince 2016
from 98.7% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−1.3 ptssince 2016
from 1.3% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Neelyville, Missouri?

Neelyville, Missouri has about 358 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Neelyville, Missouri?

The typical household in Neelyville, Missouri earns about $35,865 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Neelyville, Missouri expensive?

In Neelyville, Missouri, the median home is worth about $35,000.

How educated are people in Neelyville, Missouri?

About 3.2% of adults age 25 and over in Neelyville, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Neelyville, Missouri?

About 53.2% of people in Neelyville, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has Neelyville, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, Neelyville, Missouri has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 6 residents, a change of about -2 percent over that period.

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