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Peaceful

Missouri · 97 residents (2025 est.) · 0.196 sq mi
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Peaceful has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $58,382. Population has grown 23% since 2023. 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $260,000. With a median age of 46.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 46.6
US median: 38.9
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
117
+23%since 2023
from 95 in 2023
2010 – 2025
Population density
597 / sq mi
+23%since 2023
from 485 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
46.6
+30%since 2023
from 35.9 in 2023
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:97 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 2010 – 2024
03570105139201020202024Peaceful
2024117
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$58,382
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $58,456 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2016 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,107
+9%since 2023
from $22,074 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
20.5%
+2.3 ptssince 2023
from 18.2% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
1.7%
−0.4 ptssince 2023
from 2.1% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.226
+22%since 2023
from 0.185 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade2.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$260,000
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $237,500 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2011 – 2024
Median gross rent
$865
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $781 in 2023
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
45.5%
+9.1 ptssince 2023
from 36.4% in 2023
54.5% rent
Vacancy rate
18.5%
−2.9 ptssince 2023
from 21.4% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
30.0%
−3.3 ptssince 2023
from 33.3% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
20.8%
+6.5 ptssince 2023
from 14.3% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.5
+10%since 2023
from 4.1 in 2023
2016 – 2024
Gentrification Score
81
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic94.7%(90)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino5.3%(5)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score12.5%(12)
2024
White, non-Hispanic96.6%(113)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3.4%(4)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score8.3%(10)
Diversity Score
8
−34%since 2023
from 12 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2023
from 20.0% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
95.7%
−0.7 ptssince 2023
from 96.4% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
7.2%
+1.8 ptssince 2023
from 5.5% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
11.6 min
−10%since 2023
from 12.9 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
32.3%
+8.1 ptssince 2023
from 24.1% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
3.2%
−3.7 ptssince 2023
from 6.9% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
9.7%
−0.7 ptssince 2023
from 10.3% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
54.8%
−3.8 ptssince 2023
from 58.6% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
9.1%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 9.1% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
14.6%
+3.2 ptssince 2023
from 11.4% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
42.7%
−2.2 ptssince 2023
from 44.9% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
5.7%
+2.5 ptssince 2023
from 3.2% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
34.3%
+18.2 ptssince 2023
from 16.1% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.0%
+0.7 ptssince 2023
from 46.3% in 2023
Female
53.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2023
from 53.7% in 2023
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.7%
+1.0 ptssince 2023
from 6.7% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
19.7%
+3.9 ptssince 2023
from 15.8% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
7.7%
−2.8 ptssince 2023
from 10.5% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
93.2%
−0.7 ptssince 2023
from 93.9% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
99.1%
+1.3 ptssince 2023
from 97.8% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.9%
−1.3 ptssince 2023
from 2.2% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Peaceful, Missouri?

Peaceful, Missouri has about 117 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Peaceful, Missouri?

The typical household in Peaceful, Missouri earns about $58,382 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Peaceful, Missouri expensive?

In Peaceful, Missouri, the median home is worth about $260,000, and the typical rent is about $865 a month.

How educated are people in Peaceful, Missouri?

About 20.3% of adults age 25 and over in Peaceful, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Peaceful, Missouri?

About 1.7% of people in Peaceful, 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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