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Novelty

Missouri · 119 residents · 0.28 sq mi
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Novelty has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $29,583. Population has fallen 18% since 1990, a loss of 27 residents. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $30,500. With a median age of 47.5, the population is older than the US median of 35.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 47.5
US median: 35.2
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 54%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

119
−18%since 1990
from 146 in 1990
1990 – 2025
425 / sq mi
−18%since 1990
from 521 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
47.5
+13%since 1990
from 42.1 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
51871231581941990201020202024Novelty
202463
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$29,583
+51%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $14,904 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$17,046
+119%since 1990
from $7,797 in 1990
US average: $21,522
9.9%
−26.9 ptssince 1990
from 36.8% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$30,500
+54%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $14,999 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$275
+47%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $142 in 1990
US average: $602
89.5%
−3.5 ptssince 1990
from 93.0% in 1990
10.5% rent
1.0
+2%since 1990
from 1.0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic100%(146)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2000
White, non-Hispanic100%(119)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
0
from 0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

8.1%
+5.1 ptssince 1990
from 3.0% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
89.5%
+18.5 ptssince 1990
from 71.0% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
1.2%
−0.8 ptssince 1990
from 2.0% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

18.3 min
−18%since 1990
from 22.4 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Novelty, Missouri?

Novelty, Missouri has about 119 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Novelty, Missouri?

The typical household in Novelty, Missouri earns about $29,583 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 $30,500, and the typical rent is about $275 a month.

How educated are people in Novelty, Missouri?

About 8.1% 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 9.9% 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 27 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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