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Old Appleton

Missouri · 85 residents · 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 $36,375. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $66,400. At a median age of 30.2, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 30.2
US median: 37.2
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 7%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
85
+4%since 2000
from 82 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
702 / sq mi
+4%since 2000
from 678 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
30.2
+4%since 2000
from 29.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
53362901191990201020202024Old Appleton
2024109
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$36,375
−40%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $47,500 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,181
+1%since 2000
from $20,894 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
11.5%
+11.5 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.112
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Finance & insurance42.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical42.9%
US avg: 4.2%
Information35.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade21.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10.9%
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
$66,400
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $56,400 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
40.7%
−37.8 ptssince 2000
from 78.6% in 2000
18.5% rent
Vacancy rate
51.6%
+5.9 ptssince 2009
from 45.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Afford Score
1.8
+54%since 2000
from 1.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic100%(85)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
Diversity Score
0
−100%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.1%
+9.9 ptssince 2000
from 11.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
89.5%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 88.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.4 min
+43%since 2000
from 18.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% 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%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% 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%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
0.0%
−75.9 ptssince 2009
from 75.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
61.5%
+35.6 ptssince 2009
from 25.9% in 2009
Female
38.5%
−35.6 ptssince 2009
from 74.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
0.0%
−37.5 ptssince 2009
from 37.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Old Appleton, Missouri?

Old Appleton, Missouri has about 85 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Old Appleton, Missouri earns about $36,375 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 $66,400.

How educated are people in Old Appleton, Missouri?

About 21.1% 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 11.5% of people in Old Appleton, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has Old Appleton, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, Old Appleton, Missouri has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 8 residents, a change of about -9 percent over that period.

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

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