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Paynesville

Missouri · 77 residents · 0.263 sq mi
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Paynesville has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $16,406. Population has fallen 15% since 2000, a loss of 14 residents. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $81,700. The poverty rate of 31.4% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 65% less than the Missouri median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 38.1
US median: 37.2
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 43%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
77
−15%since 2000
from 91 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
293 / sq mi
−15%since 2000
from 346 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
38.1
+3%since 2000
from 36.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
254973971211990201020202024Paynesville
202464
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$16,406
−49%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,625 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,692
+101%since 2000
from $11,783 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
22.6%
−28.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
31.4%
+17.1 ptssince 2000
from 14.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.503
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Finance & insurance32%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical32%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food8%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Information0%
US avg: 11.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$81,700
+43%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2023
Owner-occupied
52.9%
−25.8 ptssince 2000
from 78.8% in 2000
11.8% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
50.0%
+19.4 ptssince 2009
from 30.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
5.0
+184%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2023
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic83.1%(64)
Black14.3%(11)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score31.3%(24)
Diversity Score
31
−36%since 2000
from 49 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.3%
−10.4 ptssince 2000
from 26.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
81.4%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 78.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.7%
−13.7 ptssince 2000
from 18.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
48.4 min
+40%since 2000
from 34.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
56.0%
−7.3 ptssince 2009
from 63.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
20.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 20.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
9.7%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 7.8% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
64.0%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 63.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
20.0%
−53.3 ptssince 2009
from 73.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.1%
−14.2 ptssince 2009
from 59.3% in 2009
Female
54.9%
+14.2 ptssince 2009
from 40.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
4.7%
−53.0 ptssince 2009
from 57.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Paynesville, Missouri?

Paynesville, Missouri has about 77 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Paynesville, Missouri?

The typical household in Paynesville, Missouri earns about $16,406 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Paynesville, Missouri expensive?

In Paynesville, Missouri, the median home is worth about $81,700.

How educated are people in Paynesville, Missouri?

About 16.3% 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 31.4% 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 16 residents, a change of about 26 percent over that period.

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