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Novinger

Missouri · 456 residents · 0.787 sq mi
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Novinger has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $24,063. Population has declined 15% since 2000. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $30,500. With a median age of 44.5, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 48% less than the Missouri median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 44.5
US median: 37.2
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 21%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
456
−15%since 2000
from 534 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
579 / sq mi
−15%since 2000
from 679 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
44.5
+19%since 2000
from 37.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3243904575235891990201020202024Novinger
2024423
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$24,063
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $20,990 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$12,882
+22%since 2000
from $10,586 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
2.3%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
40.3%
+24.6 ptssince 2000
from 15.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.382
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade17.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade13.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Information8.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance4.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction4.1%
US avg: 1.4%
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%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$30,500
−21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$450
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $363 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
34.0%
−44.2 ptssince 2000
from 78.2% in 2000
22.3% rent
Vacancy rate
23.2%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 21.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
17.5%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 19.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
34.0%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 35.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.3
−13%since 2000
from 1.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.8%(522)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(8)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.7%(20)
2010
White, non-Hispanic98.7%(450)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.2%(1)
Diversity Score1%(5)
Diversity Score
1
−73%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
6.3%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 6.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
71.5%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 71.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.0%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 0.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.8 min
+51%since 2000
from 13.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
84.2%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 86.2% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
13.8%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 12.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.1%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% 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
12.8%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 12.8% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
15.1%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 17.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
6.9%
−50.0 ptssince 2009
from 57.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.2%
+5.3 ptssince 2009
from 45.9% in 2009
Female
48.8%
−5.3 ptssince 2009
from 54.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.0%
−34.1 ptssince 2009
from 44.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Novinger, Missouri?

Novinger, Missouri has about 456 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Novinger, Missouri?

The typical household in Novinger, Missouri earns about $24,063 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Novinger, Missouri expensive?

In Novinger, Missouri, the median home is worth about $30,500, and the typical rent is about $450 a month.

How educated are people in Novinger, Missouri?

About 6.3% of adults age 25 and over in Novinger, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Novinger, Missouri?

About 40.3% of people in Novinger, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has Novinger, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, Novinger, Missouri has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 76 residents, a change of about -14 percent over that period.

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