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New Melle

Missouri · 541 residents · 1.687 sq mi
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New Melle is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $95,000. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 417 residents. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $338,900. With a median age of 50.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Poverty is rare here, at 5.8% of residents. Households here earn about 66% more than the Missouri median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 50.5
US median: 38.8
More educated
38% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 36%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
541
+336%since 2000
from 124 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
321 / sq mi
+336%since 2000
from 74 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
50.5
+23%since 2000
from 41.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
822073334585831990201020202024New Melle
2024452
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$95,000
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $55,417 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$61,760
+106%since 2000
from $29,965 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
57.6%
+5.3 ptssince 2009
from 52.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
5.8%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 3.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade16.1%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade12.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Information10.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance8%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services8%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration7.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Professional, scientific, technical6.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food2.3%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services1.1%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$338,900
+36%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $165,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,406
+54%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $608 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
92.0%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 88.6% in 2000
8.0% rent
Afford Score
3.6
+19%since 2000
from 3.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic94.8%(513)
Black0.2%(1)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(12)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.7%(4)
Diversity Score7.7%(42)
Diversity Score
8
+95%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
38.4%
+23.3 ptssince 2000
from 15.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.5%
+27.4 ptssince 2000
from 65.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
21.6%
+11.2 ptssince 2000
from 10.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.4 min
+37%since 2000
from 22.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
81.6%
−9.6 ptssince 2009
from 91.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.4%
+2.6 ptssince 2011
from 1.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
51.9%
−1.0 ptssince 2011
from 52.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
51.1%
−16.6 ptssince 2009
from 67.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.7%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
Female
52.3%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
Foreign born
1.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.4%
−90.9 ptssince 2013
from 95.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in New Melle, Missouri?

New Melle, Missouri has about 541 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in New Melle, Missouri earns about $95,000 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 $338,900, and the typical rent is about $1,406 a month.

How educated are people in New Melle, Missouri?

About 38.4% 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 5.8% of people in New Melle, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has New Melle, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, New Melle, Missouri has grown since 1990. The population has added about 60 residents, a change of about 12 percent over that period.

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