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Novelty

Missouri · 113 residents (2025 est.) · 0.28 sq mi
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Novelty has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $69,167. Population has fallen 47% since 2000, a loss of 56 residents. 5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $109,400. With a median age of 55.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 55.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
5% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 97%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
63
−47%since 2000
from 119 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
225 / sq mi
−47%since 2000
from 425 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
55.5
+17%since 2000
from 47.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:113 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
51871231581941990201020202024Novelty
202463
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$69,167
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,583 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,754
+39%since 2000
from $17,046 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
30.8%
+11.3 ptssince 2009
from 19.5% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
1.6%
−8.3 ptssince 2000
from 9.9% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.274
+8%since 2010
from 0.254 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing19%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction19%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade14.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Information4.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$109,400
+97%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,500 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
80.8%
−8.7 ptssince 2000
from 89.5% in 2000
19.2% rent
Vacancy rate
38.1%
+14.0 ptssince 2009
from 24.1% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
14.3%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 12.8% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
−100.0 ptssince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.6
+53%since 2000
from 1.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
66
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic100%(119)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic100%(63)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
Diversity Score
0
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
5.0%
−3.1 ptssince 2000
from 8.1% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
92.5%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 89.5% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−1.2 ptssince 2000
from 1.2% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
11.4 min
−38%since 2000
from 18.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
36.8%
−49.2 ptssince 2009
from 86.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
31.6%
+26.9 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
5.3%
+5.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
26.3%
+21.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% 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
0.0%
−4.9 ptssince 2009
from 4.9% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
45.7%
−7.3 ptssince 2011
from 52.9% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
33.3%
+27.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
28.6%
−34.7 ptssince 2009
from 63.3% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
42.9%
−17.0 ptssince 2009
from 59.8% in 2009
Female
57.1%
+17.0 ptssince 2009
from 40.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
19.6%
−31.0 ptssince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
7.9%
−16.4 ptssince 2012
from 24.3% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
12.7%
−62.7 ptssince 2013
from 75.4% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
57.7%
+4.6 ptssince 2017
from 53.1% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
+1.8 ptssince 2016
from 98.2% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Novelty, Missouri?

Novelty, Missouri has about 63 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Novelty, Missouri?

The typical household in Novelty, Missouri earns about $69,167 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Novelty, Missouri expensive?

In Novelty, Missouri, the median home is worth about $109,400.

How educated are people in Novelty, Missouri?

About 5.0% of adults age 25 and over in Novelty, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Novelty, Missouri?

About 1.6% of people in Novelty, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has Novelty, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, Novelty, Missouri has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 83 residents, a change of about -57 percent over that period.

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