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Old Appleton

Missouri · 75 residents (2025 est.) · 0.121 sq mi
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Old Appleton has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $54,306. Population has grown 33% since 2000. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $79,100. Poverty is rare here, at 4.6% of residents.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 37.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 23%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
109
+33%since 2000
from 82 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
901 / sq mi
+33%since 2000
from 678 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
37.1
+28%since 2000
from 29.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:75 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
53362901191990201020202024Old Appleton
2024109
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$54,306
−37%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $47,500 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,494
+17%since 2000
from $20,894 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
42.9%
+42.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
4.6%
+4.6 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.195
+74%since 2010
from 0.112 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade44.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance32.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical32.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade9.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Information5.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.8%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction3.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$79,100
−23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $56,400 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
57.1%
−21.4 ptssince 2000
from 78.6% in 2000
42.9% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
−45.7 ptssince 2009
from 45.7% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.5
+23%since 2000
from 1.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
21
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.8%(81)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score3%(2)
2024
White, non-Hispanic87.2%(95)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other12.8%(14)
Diversity Score28%(31)
Diversity Score
28
+829%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.4%
−1.7 ptssince 2000
from 11.1% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
98.4%
+9.5 ptssince 2000
from 88.9% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.6 min
+6%since 2000
from 18.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
83.7%
−16.3 ptssince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.0%
+7.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
9.3%
+9.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
2.9%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
75.4%
+28.3 ptssince 2011
from 47.1% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
32.7%
−43.2 ptssince 2009
from 75.9% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
60.6%
+34.6 ptssince 2009
from 25.9% in 2009
Female
39.4%
−34.6 ptssince 2009
from 74.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.3%
−33.2 ptssince 2009
from 37.5% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
28.4%
+23.4 ptssince 2012
from 5.0% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
22.0%
−70.9 ptssince 2013
from 92.9% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
94.3%
+15.7 ptssince 2017
from 78.6% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Old Appleton, Missouri?

Old Appleton, Missouri has about 109 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Old Appleton, Missouri?

The typical household in Old Appleton, Missouri earns about $54,306 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Old Appleton, Missouri expensive?

In Old Appleton, Missouri, the median home is worth about $79,100.

How educated are people in Old Appleton, Missouri?

About 9.4% of adults age 25 and over in Old Appleton, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Old Appleton, Missouri?

About 4.6% of people in Old Appleton, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has Old Appleton, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, Old Appleton, Missouri has grown since 1990. The population has added about 16 residents, a change of about 17 percent over that period.

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