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Perkins

Missouri · 106 residents · 0.165 sq mi
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Perkins has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $48,558. Population has fallen 29% since 2023, a loss of 43 residents. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Poverty is rare here, at 4.7% of residents. Households here earn about 31% less than the Missouri median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 43.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
20% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
106
−29%since 2023
from 149 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Population density
642 / sq mi
−29%since 2023
from 903 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
43.3
+11%since 2023
from 39.0 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
8914119424629920202024Perkins
2024106
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$48,558
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,418
+11%since 2023
from $18,383 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
28.6%
−11.0 ptssince 2023
from 39.5% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
4.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2023
from 4.0% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.270
−22%since 2023
from 0.346 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance27.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Education & health services27.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median gross rent
$890
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $933 in 2023
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
20.0%
−19.5 ptssince 2023
from 39.5% in 2023
80.0% rent
Vacancy rate
46.2%
+22.9 ptssince 2023
from 23.2% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
46.4%
+11.8 ptssince 2023
from 34.6% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic100%(149)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic93.4%(99)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino6.6%(7)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score15.4%(16)
Diversity Score
15
from 0 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.6%
+2.4 ptssince 2023
from 12.3% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
100.0%
+10.4 ptssince 2023
from 89.6% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
67.4%
+0.8 ptssince 2023
from 66.7% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
−13.3 ptssince 2023
from 13.3% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% 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
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−12.1 ptssince 2023
from 12.1% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
52.4%
+0.7 ptssince 2023
from 51.8% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
27.9%
+2.4 ptssince 2023
from 25.5% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
16.3%
+16.3 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.3%
+3.0 ptssince 2023
from 42.3% in 2023
Female
54.7%
−3.0 ptssince 2023
from 57.7% in 2023
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
24.4%
−1.1 ptssince 2023
from 25.5% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
22.6%
−2.9 ptssince 2023
from 25.5% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
21.7%
+8.3 ptssince 2023
from 13.4% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
85.7%
−14.3 ptssince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Perkins, Missouri?

Perkins, Missouri has about 106 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Perkins, Missouri?

The typical household in Perkins, Missouri earns about $48,558 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Perkins, Missouri expensive?

In Perkins, Missouri, the typical rent is about $890 a month.

How educated are people in Perkins, Missouri?

About 14.6% of adults age 25 and over in Perkins, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Perkins, Missouri?

About 4.7% of people in Perkins, 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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