CensusEasy
CITY · 2020 ACS

Novelty

Missouri · 102 residents · 0.28 sq mi
Time machine
COMPARE TO
Compare
The short version

Novelty has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $44,063. Population has declined 14% since 2000. Median home value is $29,800. With a median age of 55.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 55.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 35%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
102
−14%since 2000
from 119 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
364 / sq mi
−14%since 2000
from 425 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
55.0
+16%since 2000
from 47.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
51871231581941990201020202024Novelty
202463
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$44,063
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,583 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,264
−5%since 2000
from $17,046 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
15.6%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 19.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
13.6%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 9.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing39.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction39.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Information13.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade10.5%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance5.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$29,800
−35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
86.1%
−3.4 ptssince 2000
from 89.5% in 2000
13.9% rent
Afford Score
0.7
−34%since 2000
from 1.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
RELATED:See current rent listings in Novelty on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic100%(119)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2020
White, non-Hispanic94.1%(96)
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
21.9%
+13.8 ptssince 2000
from 8.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
99.1%
+9.6 ptssince 2000
from 89.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
14.9%
+13.7 ptssince 2000
from 1.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
13.0 min
−29%since 2000
from 18.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
86.7%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 86.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−4.9 ptssince 2009
from 4.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.2%
+6.2 ptssince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
62.8%
+9.8 ptssince 2011
from 52.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
9.2%
−54.1 ptssince 2009
from 63.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.1%
−13.7 ptssince 2009
from 59.8% in 2009
Female
53.9%
+13.7 ptssince 2009
from 40.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
37.0%
−38.4 ptssince 2013
from 75.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
Drill deeper

Places similar to Novelty

Stanley
Pop 124
Deepstep
Pop 113
Juliette
Pop 128
Allenville
Pop 129
Places similar to Novelty
Head to head

Compare Novelty to nearby cities

NOVELTY VS
Kirksville
Income$50,071+14%
Home value$153,900+416%
Population17,863+15708%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
NOVELTY VS
Moberly
Income$44,145same
Home value$153,100+414%
Population13,719+12041%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
NOVELTY VS
Quincy
Income$56,480+28%
Home value$153,200+414%
Population38,918+34341%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
NOVELTY VS
Hannibal
Income$53,721+22%
Home value$127,700+329%
Population16,804+14771%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
Frequently asked

How many people live in Novelty, Missouri?

Novelty, Missouri has about 102 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Novelty, Missouri?

The typical household in Novelty, Missouri earns about $44,063 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 $29,800.

How educated are people in Novelty, Missouri?

About 21.9% 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 13.6% 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 44 residents, a change of about -30 percent over that period.

Keep going

Explore from here

Up the hierarchy
Missouri
Rankings
Highest income citiesFastest growing citiesMost educated cities
Compare
Compare Novelty with another place

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

How we source and harmonize this data →