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Paynesville

Missouri · 65 residents (2025 est.) · 0.263 sq mi
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Paynesville has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $67,917. Population has fallen 30% since 2000, a loss of 27 residents. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. With a median age of 49.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Poverty is rare here, at 3.1% of residents.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 49.6
US median: 38.9
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
73% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
64
−30%since 2000
from 91 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
243 / sq mi
−30%since 2000
from 346 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
49.6
+34%since 2000
from 36.9 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:65 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
254973971211990201020202024Paynesville
202464
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$67,917
+45%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,625 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$79,119
+571%since 2000
from $11,783 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
43.2%
−7.7 ptssince 2009
from 51.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
3.1%
−11.2 ptssince 2000
from 14.3% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.632
+26%since 2010
from 0.503 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade19.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance19.2%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical19.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Information15.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade11.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services11.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration11.5%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7.7%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction7.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
73.0%
−5.8 ptssince 2000
from 78.8% in 2000
27.0% rent
Vacancy rate
5.1%
+5.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
18.5%
−12.1 ptssince 2009
from 30.6% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
−100.0 ptssince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic73.6%(67)
Black26.4%(24)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score48.5%(44)
2024
White, non-Hispanic75%(48)
Black14.1%(9)
Hispanic / Latino7.8%(5)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.1%(2)
Diversity Score51.3%(33)
Diversity Score
51
+6%since 2000
from 49 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.2%
−8.5 ptssince 2000
from 26.7% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
80.0%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 78.3% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
12.7%
−5.6 ptssince 2000
from 18.3% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
36.9 min
+7%since 2000
from 34.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
88.5%
+25.1 ptssince 2009
from 63.3% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
11.5%
−8.5 ptssince 2009
from 20.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% 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
0.0%
−7.8 ptssince 2009
from 7.8% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
42.6%
−39.6 ptssince 2011
from 82.2% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
7.7%
−55.6 ptssince 2009
from 63.3% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
46.2%
−27.2 ptssince 2009
from 73.3% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
65.6%
+6.3 ptssince 2009
from 59.3% in 2009
Female
34.4%
−6.3 ptssince 2009
from 40.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
11.9%
−45.8 ptssince 2009
from 57.7% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
35.9%
−18.8 ptssince 2012
from 54.7% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.0%
−80.7 ptssince 2013
from 80.7% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
67.6%
−1.4 ptssince 2017
from 69.0% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 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 Paynesville, Missouri?

Paynesville, Missouri has about 64 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Paynesville, Missouri?

The typical household in Paynesville, Missouri earns about $67,917 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

How educated are people in Paynesville, Missouri?

About 18.2% of adults age 25 and over in Paynesville, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Paynesville, Missouri?

About 3.1% of people in Paynesville, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has Paynesville, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, Paynesville, Missouri has grown since 1990. The population has added about 3 residents, a change of about 5 percent over that period.

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