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New Melle

Missouri · 550 residents (2025 est.) · 1.687 sq mi
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New Melle is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $114,375. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 328 residents. 48% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $397,800. With a median age of 51.9, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 51.9
US median: 38.9
More educated
48% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 32%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
452
+265%since 2000
from 124 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
268 / sq mi
+265%since 2000
from 74 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
51.9
+27%since 2000
from 41.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:550 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
822073334585831990201020202024New Melle
2024452
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$114,375
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $55,417 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$56,038
+87%since 2000
from $29,965 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
63.3%
+10.9 ptssince 2009
from 52.4% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
4.4%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 3.1% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.422
+5%since 2010
from 0.402 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade15.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade14.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services11.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration9.6%
US avg: 4.8%
Information9.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Transportation & warehousing2%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance1.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction1%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$397,800
+32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $165,600 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
92.6%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 88.6% in 2000
7.4% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
27.6%
+9.9 ptssince 2009
from 17.7% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
50.0%
+42.6 ptssince 2009
from 7.4% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.5
+16%since 2000
from 3.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
73
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.4%(122)
Black1.6%(2)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score4%(5)
2024
White, non-Hispanic91.4%(413)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian5.8%(26)
Other2.9%(13)
Diversity Score20.1%(91)
Diversity Score
20
+407%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
48.4%
+33.3 ptssince 2000
from 15.1% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
96.6%
+31.5 ptssince 2000
from 65.1% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
22.1%
+11.7 ptssince 2000
from 10.4% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.9 min
+35%since 2000
from 22.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
82.1%
−9.1 ptssince 2009
from 91.2% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
3.1%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
1.0%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
13.8%
+10.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% 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
1.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.5%
−1.3 ptssince 2011
from 1.8% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
52.8%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 52.8% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
11.7%
+7.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
58.9%
−8.9 ptssince 2009
from 67.8% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
42.5%
−8.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
Female
57.5%
+8.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
Foreign born
2.7%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.5%
−41.0 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
11.6%
+2.8 ptssince 2012
from 8.8% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.2%
−95.1 ptssince 2013
from 95.3% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
89.4%
+22.2 ptssince 2017
from 67.2% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
+4.6 ptssince 2016
from 95.4% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−1.5 ptssince 2016
from 1.5% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in New Melle, Missouri?

New Melle, Missouri has about 452 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in New Melle, Missouri?

The typical household in New Melle, Missouri earns about $114,375 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is New Melle, Missouri expensive?

In New Melle, Missouri, the median home is worth about $397,800.

How educated are people in New Melle, Missouri?

About 48.4% of adults age 25 and over in New Melle, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in New Melle, Missouri?

About 4.4% of people in New Melle, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has New Melle, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, New Melle, Missouri has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 29 residents, a change of about -6 percent over that period.

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