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Pattonsburg

Missouri · 314 residents · 0.606 sq mi
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Pattonsburg has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $31,667. Population has grown 20% since 2000. 5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $64,200. The poverty rate of 20.7% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 45% less than the Missouri median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 36.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
5% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 20%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
314
+20%since 2000
from 261 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
518 / sq mi
+20%since 2000
from 431 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
36.6
−11%since 2000
from 41.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1892513133754371990201020202024Pattonsburg
2024225
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$31,667
−31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,500 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$14,747
−29%since 2000
from $20,779 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
19.0%
+17.0 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
20.7%
−5.6 ptssince 2000
from 26.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade16.4%
US avg: 10%
Information12.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance9.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing3.6%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services3.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services1.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$64,200
−20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $53,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$432
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $275 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
54.8%
−15.2 ptssince 2000
from 70.0% in 2000
45.2% rent
Afford Score
2.0
+16%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.3%(254)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(4)
Asian0.4%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.7%(12)
2020
White, non-Hispanic93.9%(295)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other4.5%(14)
Diversity Score12.5%(39)
Diversity Score
12
+162%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
5.2%
−15.1 ptssince 2000
from 20.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
83.5%
+4.4 ptssince 2000
from 79.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.3%
−2.9 ptssince 2000
from 4.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.2 min
+161%since 2000
from 11.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
76.4%
−12.8 ptssince 2009
from 89.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.9%
−6.0 ptssince 2009
from 12.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
12.7%
+12.7 ptssince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
23.9%
−0.7 ptssince 2011
from 24.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
18.2%
−42.6 ptssince 2009
from 60.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
69.2%
+35.4 ptssince 2009
from 33.8% in 2009
Female
30.8%
−35.4 ptssince 2009
from 66.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.7%
−82.0 ptssince 2013
from 87.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Pattonsburg, Missouri?

Pattonsburg, Missouri has about 314 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Pattonsburg, Missouri?

The typical household in Pattonsburg, Missouri earns about $31,667 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Pattonsburg, Missouri expensive?

In Pattonsburg, Missouri, the median home is worth about $64,200, and the typical rent is about $432 a month.

How educated are people in Pattonsburg, Missouri?

About 5.2% of adults age 25 and over in Pattonsburg, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Pattonsburg, Missouri?

About 20.7% of people in Pattonsburg, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has Pattonsburg, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, Pattonsburg, Missouri has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 102 residents, a change of about -25 percent over that period.

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