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Otterville

Missouri · 440 residents · 0.489 sq mi
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Otterville has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $32,404. Population has declined 8% since 2000. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $81,800. Households here earn about 43% less than the Missouri median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
8% 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
440
−8%since 2000
from 476 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
900 / sq mi
−8%since 2000
from 973 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.7
−4%since 2000
from 40.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3544034535025521990201020202024Otterville
2024489
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$32,404
−20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,031 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,458
+53%since 2000
from $12,741 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
18.1%
+7.0 ptssince 2009
from 11.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
15.1%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 14.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade13.3%
US avg: 10%
Information10.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance10.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical10.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services7%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration7%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade5.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing3.9%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing1.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 2%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$81,800
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $46,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$574
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $356 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
68.6%
−7.4 ptssince 2000
from 76.0% in 2000
31.4% rent
Afford Score
2.5
+48%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.9%(466)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(4)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.1%(10)
2020
White, non-Hispanic91.1%(401)
Black0.2%(1)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(11)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.1%(14)
Diversity Score14.4%(63)
Diversity Score
14
+582%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.9%
−1.1 ptssince 2000
from 9.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
82.5%
+4.8 ptssince 2000
from 77.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.4%
−4.1 ptssince 2000
from 4.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.4 min
+85%since 2000
from 15.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
91.3%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 88.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
12.3%
+9.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.6%
+0.3 ptssince 2011
from 8.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
52.2%
−10.6 ptssince 2011
from 62.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
25.8%
−19.3 ptssince 2009
from 45.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
41.5%
−8.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.9% in 2009
Female
58.5%
+8.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
10.7%
−75.1 ptssince 2013
from 85.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Otterville, Missouri?

Otterville, Missouri has about 440 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Otterville, Missouri?

The typical household in Otterville, Missouri earns about $32,404 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Otterville, Missouri expensive?

In Otterville, Missouri, the median home is worth about $81,800, and the typical rent is about $574 a month.

How educated are people in Otterville, Missouri?

About 7.9% of adults age 25 and over in Otterville, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Otterville, Missouri?

About 15.1% of people in Otterville, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has Otterville, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, Otterville, Missouri has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 65 residents, a change of about -13 percent over that period.

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