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Novelty

Missouri · 139 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 $32,500. Population has grown 17% since 2000. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $40,000. With a median age of 46.5, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 30% less than the Missouri median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 46.5
US median: 37.2
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
139
+17%since 2000
from 119 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
496 / sq mi
+17%since 2000
from 425 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
46.5
−2%since 2000
from 47.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
51871231581941990201020202024Novelty
202463
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$32,500
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,583 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,903
+17%since 2000
from $17,046 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
6.3%
−13.3 ptssince 2009
from 19.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
25.4%
+15.4 ptssince 2000
from 9.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.254
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade19.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing12.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction12.9%
US avg: 1.4%
Wholesale trade9.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services9.7%
US avg: 7%
Public administration9.7%
US avg: 4.9%
Information6.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance6.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical6.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$40,000
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
34.4%
−55.0 ptssince 2000
from 89.5% in 2000
9.8% rent
Vacancy rate
40.7%
+16.7 ptssince 2009
from 24.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
15.6%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 12.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Afford Score
1.2
+19%since 2000
from 1.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic100%(119)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2010
White, non-Hispanic95.7%(133)
Black0.7%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(1)
Asian0.7%(1)
Other2.8%(4)
Diversity Score11.9%(17)
Diversity Score
12
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.3%
−0.9 ptssince 2000
from 8.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
89.1%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 89.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.6%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 1.2% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.8 min
+30%since 2000
from 18.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
100.0%
+14.0 ptssince 2009
from 86.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−4.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
−4.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−4.9 ptssince 2009
from 4.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
16.1%
+10.0 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
12.9%
−50.4 ptssince 2009
from 63.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.1%
−7.7 ptssince 2009
from 59.8% in 2009
Female
47.9%
+7.7 ptssince 2009
from 40.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.5%
−40.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Novelty, Missouri?

Novelty, Missouri has about 139 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Novelty, Missouri?

The typical household in Novelty, Missouri earns about $32,500 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 $40,000.

How educated are people in Novelty, Missouri?

About 7.3% 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 25.4% 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 7 residents, a change of about -5 percent over that period.

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