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Peculiar

Missouri · 5,621 residents · 9.065 sq mi
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Peculiar is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $74,664. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 3,017 residents. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $147,800. Poverty is rare here, at 5.7% of residents. Households here earn about 30% more than the Missouri median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 35.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
26% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,621
+116%since 2000
from 2,604 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
620 / sq mi
+116%since 2000
from 287 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
35.9
+15%since 2000
from 31.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K3K4K5K6K1990201020202024Peculiar
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$74,664
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $44,769 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,259
+58%since 2000
from $19,104 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
49.5%
+17.2 ptssince 2009
from 32.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
5.7%
−1.8 ptssince 2000
from 7.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information19.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services17.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration15.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade11.8%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade7.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance5.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$147,800
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $96,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$946
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $486 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
72.7%
−1.2 ptssince 2000
from 74.0% in 2000
27.3% rent
Afford Score
2.0
−8%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.1%(2,502)
Black0.2%(6)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(38)
Asian0.3%(9)
Other0%
Diversity Score5.1%(133)
2020
White, non-Hispanic85.5%(4,807)
Black2.1%(117)
Hispanic / Latino4.3%(242)
Asian0.5%(30)
Other2.9%(163)
Diversity Score24%(1,349)
Diversity Score
24
+370%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
25.7%
+12.1 ptssince 2000
from 13.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.6%
+6.2 ptssince 2000
from 85.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
8.5%
+4.0 ptssince 2000
from 4.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.3 min
+14%since 2000
from 21.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.3%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 84.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.8%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.6%
−3.3 ptssince 2011
from 6.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
77.0%
+3.6 ptssince 2011
from 73.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
28.1%
−33.2 ptssince 2009
from 61.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.9%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
Female
47.1%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
Foreign born
1.1%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.8%
−82.4 ptssince 2013
from 89.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Peculiar, Missouri?

Peculiar, Missouri has about 5,621 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Peculiar, Missouri?

The typical household in Peculiar, Missouri earns about $74,664 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Peculiar, Missouri expensive?

In Peculiar, Missouri, the median home is worth about $147,800, and the typical rent is about $946 a month.

How educated are people in Peculiar, Missouri?

About 25.7% of adults age 25 and over in Peculiar, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Peculiar, Missouri?

About 5.7% of people in Peculiar, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has Peculiar, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, Peculiar, Missouri has grown since 1990. The population has added about 3,850 residents, a change of about 217 percent over that period.

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

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