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Novinger

Missouri · 383 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 $32,955. Population has fallen 28% since 2000, a loss of 151 residents. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $44,200. The poverty rate of 23.1% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 42% less than the Missouri median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
383
−28%since 2000
from 534 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
487 / sq mi
−28%since 2000
from 679 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.8
+9%since 2000
from 37.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3243904575235891990201020202024Novinger
2024423
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$32,955
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $20,990 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$14,594
+38%since 2000
from $10,586 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
8.6%
+6.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
23.1%
+7.5 ptssince 2000
from 15.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade23.9%
US avg: 10%
Information8%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade7.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services4.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction3.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration1.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$44,200
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$331
−39%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $363 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
69.2%
−9.0 ptssince 2000
from 78.2% in 2000
30.8% rent
Afford Score
1.3
−8%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic96.6%(370)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(5)
Asian0.3%(1)
Other3.9%(15)
Diversity Score12.8%(49)
Diversity Score
13
+245%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.2%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 6.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
80.4%
+9.2 ptssince 2000
from 71.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.4%
+5.1 ptssince 2000
from 0.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.6 min
+49%since 2000
from 13.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
84.1%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 86.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
8.6%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 12.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
12.4%
+4.9 ptssince 2011
from 7.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
47.6%
−7.7 ptssince 2011
from 55.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
20.4%
−36.6 ptssince 2009
from 57.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.5%
+7.6 ptssince 2009
from 45.9% in 2009
Female
46.5%
−7.6 ptssince 2009
from 54.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
12.6%
−81.5 ptssince 2013
from 94.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Novinger, Missouri?

Novinger, Missouri has about 383 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Novinger, Missouri?

The typical household in Novinger, Missouri earns about $32,955 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 $44,200, and the typical rent is about $331 a month.

How educated are people in Novinger, Missouri?

About 9.2% 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 23.1% 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 149 residents, a change of about -28 percent over that period.

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