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Niangua

Missouri · 390 residents · 0.41 sq mi
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Niangua has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $32,727. Population has declined 12% since 2000. 3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $59,000. The poverty rate of 31.5% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 43% less than the Missouri median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
3% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
390
−12%since 2000
from 445 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
951 / sq mi
−12%since 2000
from 1,085 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.0
+6%since 2000
from 37.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3684344995646301990201020202024Niangua
2024537
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$32,727
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,000 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$13,936
+11%since 2000
from $12,509 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
11.0%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 9.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
31.5%
+14.6 ptssince 2000
from 16.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information20.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade19.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade14.9%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance6.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services1.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.6%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$59,000
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$600
+52%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $263 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
56.1%
−19.4 ptssince 2000
from 75.4% in 2000
43.9% rent
Afford Score
1.8
+16%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.5%(425)
Black0.4%(2)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(6)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.5%(20)
2020
White, non-Hispanic86.2%(336)
Black0.8%(3)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(10)
Asian0.3%(1)
Other2.4%(9)
Diversity Score15.5%(61)
Diversity Score
16
+242%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
2.7%
−3.7 ptssince 2000
from 6.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
77.6%
+9.3 ptssince 2000
from 68.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.2%
−1.5 ptssince 2000
from 2.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.9 min
+55%since 2000
from 19.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
81.6%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 81.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
15.5%
+12.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.2%
−4.4 ptssince 2011
from 8.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
44.1%
−21.1 ptssince 2011
from 65.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
6.8%
−39.0 ptssince 2009
from 45.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.4%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.5% in 2009
Female
52.6%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
11.7%
−66.5 ptssince 2013
from 78.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Niangua, Missouri?

Niangua, Missouri has about 390 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Niangua, Missouri?

The typical household in Niangua, Missouri earns about $32,727 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Niangua, Missouri expensive?

In Niangua, Missouri, the median home is worth about $59,000, and the typical rent is about $600 a month.

How educated are people in Niangua, Missouri?

About 2.7% of adults age 25 and over in Niangua, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Niangua, Missouri?

About 31.5% of people in Niangua, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has Niangua, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, Niangua, Missouri has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 85 residents, a change of about -18 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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