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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Parnell

Missouri · 153 residents · 0.278 sq mi
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Parnell has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $13,438. Population has fallen 22% since 2000, a loss of 44 residents. 5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $14,999. The poverty rate of 27.5% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 49% less than the Missouri median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Mid-age
median age 34.6
US median: 33.0
Less educated
5% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Less affordable
home values up 98%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
153
−22%vs 2000
vs 197 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Median age
34.6
−16%vs 2000
vs 41.3 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 1990 – 2024
961321672022381990201020202024Parnell
2024189
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 1990
Under 55.9%(9)
US avg: 7.3%
5 to 98.5%(13)
US avg: 7.3%
10 to 146.5%(10)
US avg: 6.9%
15 to 197.2%(11)
US avg: 7.1%
20 to 242.6%(4)
US avg: 7.5%
25 to 3420.3%(31)
US avg: 17.5%
35 to 447.2%(11)
US avg: 15.1%
45 to 543.9%(6)
US avg: 10.2%
55 to 6418.3%(28)
US avg: 8.5%
65 to 747.8%(12)
US avg: 7.3%
75 to 8410.5%(16)
US avg: 4%
85 and over1.3%(2)
US avg: 1.2%
BAR + DOT: THIS PLACE · TICK: US AVERAGE
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$13,438
−24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $23,281 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$9,274
−31%vs 2000
vs $13,467 in 2000
US average: $14,340
Poverty rate
27.5%
+13.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 13.6% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$14,999
+98%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $10,000 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$225
+46%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $203 in 2000
US average: $450
Owner-occupied
89.4%
+26.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 63.4% in 2000
10.6% rent
RELATED:See current rent listings in Parnell on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99.5%(196)
Black0.5%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
1990
White, non-Hispanic98.7%(151)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.3%(2)

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Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Detailed origin tables are available for 2024; showing 2024 data.

Hispanic origin
Mexican4.2%(8)
Asian origin
Japanese0.5%(1)
Ancestry
German14.3%(27)
Irish12.7%(24)
American7.4%(14)
Scottish3.2%(6)
English2.1%(4)
Czech1.1%(2)
Polish1.1%(2)
Welsh1.1%(2)
French0.5%(1)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest Irish population · Largest American population · Largest Mexican population · Largest Scottish population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
4.7%
−6.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 11.0% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
64.2%
−13.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 78.0% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−1.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 1.6% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.0 min
+61%vs 2000
vs 19.9 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married41%(32)
Married37.2%(29)
Widowed9%(7)
Divorced12.8%(10)
Women 15+
Never married23.6%(17)
Married52.8%(38)
Widowed9.7%(7)
Divorced13.9%(10)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Parnell, Missouri?

Parnell, Missouri has about 153 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Parnell, Missouri?

The typical household in Parnell, Missouri earns about $13,438 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 $14,999, and the typical rent is about $225 a month.

How educated are people in Parnell, Missouri?

About 4.7% 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 27.5% of people in Parnell, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

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

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