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Parnell

Missouri · 129 residents (2025 est.) · 0.278 sq mi
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Parnell has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $41,591. Population has declined 4% since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $53,800. At a median age of 32.2, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 41% less than the Missouri median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 32.2
US median: 38.9
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 195%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
189
−4%since 2000
from 197 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
680 / sq mi
−4%since 2000
from 709 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
32.2
−22%since 2000
from 41.3 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:129 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
961321672022381990201020202024Parnell
2024189
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$41,591
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,281 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,746
+69%since 2000
from $13,467 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
21.6%
+17.9 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
23.3%
+9.7 ptssince 2000
from 13.6% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.364
−25%since 2010
from 0.487 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade33.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services12.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Information8.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.7%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction4.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing3.5%
US avg: 2.2%
Public administration3.5%
US avg: 4.8%
Wholesale trade2.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance2.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$53,800
+195%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $10,000 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$391
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $203 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
51.1%
−12.3 ptssince 2000
from 63.4% in 2000
48.9% rent
Vacancy rate
20.7%
+13.8 ptssince 2009
from 6.9% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
22.2%
−4.8 ptssince 2009
from 27.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
39.5%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 40.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.3
+201%since 2000
from 0.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
75
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99.5%(196)
Black0.5%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.3%(2)
2024
White, non-Hispanic83.1%(157)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino4.2%(8)
Asian0.5%(1)
Other12.2%(23)
Diversity Score36.7%(69)
Diversity Score
37
+2804%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.2%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 11.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
97.4%
+19.4 ptssince 2000
from 78.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
2.6%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 1.6% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.1 min
+21%since 2000
from 19.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
90.7%
+32.3 ptssince 2009
from 58.4% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
8.1%
−31.7 ptssince 2009
from 39.8% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
1.2%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% 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
1.1%
−8.1 ptssince 2009
from 9.3% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.5%
+0.9 ptssince 2011
from 5.6% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
65.2%
+0.7 ptssince 2011
from 64.5% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
5.8%
−10.7 ptssince 2009
from 16.5% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
24.4%
−32.1 ptssince 2009
from 56.5% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
56.1%
+10.1 ptssince 2009
from 46.0% in 2009
Female
43.9%
−10.1 ptssince 2009
from 54.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.5%
−7.4 ptssince 2009
from 8.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.1%
−41.4 ptssince 2009
from 44.4% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
24.3%
+6.5 ptssince 2012
from 17.8% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.3%
−86.4 ptssince 2013
from 92.7% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
70.5%
+15.1 ptssince 2017
from 55.4% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
99.4%
−0.6 ptssince 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 Parnell, Missouri?

Parnell, Missouri has about 189 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Parnell, Missouri?

The typical household in Parnell, Missouri earns about $41,591 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Parnell, Missouri expensive?

In Parnell, Missouri, the median home is worth about $53,800, and the typical rent is about $391 a month.

How educated are people in Parnell, Missouri?

About 13.2% of adults age 25 and over in Parnell, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Parnell, Missouri?

About 23.3% of people in Parnell, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has Parnell, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, Parnell, Missouri has grown since 1990. The population has added about 36 residents, a change of about 24 percent over that period.

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