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Perkins

Missouri · 123 residents · 0.165 sq mi
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Perkins is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $75,333. Population has fallen 56% since 2021, a loss of 158 residents. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Poverty is rare here, at 1.7% of residents. Households here earn about 31% more than the Missouri median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Owner-heavy
84% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01

Population & growth

123
−56%vs 2021
vs 281 in 2021
2020 – 2024
745 / sq mi
−56%vs 2021
vs 1,703 / sq mi in 2021
US average: 280
40.1
+36%vs 2021
vs 29.4 in 2021
US average: 38.8
Population, 20202024
8914119424629920202024Perkins
2024106
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$75,333
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2021
vs $78,333 in 2021
US average: $66,278
2020 – 2024
$18,535
−5%vs 2021
vs $19,479 in 2021
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
52.4%
−4.1 ptsvs 2021
vs 56.6% in 2021
US average: 43.9%
1.7%
−0.9 ptsvs 2021
vs 2.6% in 2021
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade16.8%
US avg: 10%
Other services13.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration13.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Information12.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance8.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services8.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Wholesale trade4%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$725
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2021
vs $767 in 2021
US average: $1,124
83.7%
+29.7 ptsvs 2021
vs 53.9% in 2021
16.3% rent
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2021
White, non-Hispanic100%(281)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2020
White, non-Hispanic90.2%(111)
Black0.8%(1)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score8.4%(10)
8
vs 0 in 2021
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

5.6%
−1.0 ptsvs 2021
vs 6.5% in 2021
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
87.9%
+1.5 ptsvs 2021
vs 86.4% in 2021
US average: 88.5%
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2021
vs 0.0% in 2021
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

37.8 min
+5%vs 2021
vs 36.0 min in 2021
US average: 26.9
56.9%
−2.9 ptsvs 2021
vs 59.8% in 2021
US average: 75.1%
7.3%
−0.6 ptsvs 2021
vs 7.9% in 2021
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

6.0%
+0.2 ptsvs 2021
vs 5.8% in 2021
US average: 5.4%
65.8%
+2.5 ptsvs 2021
vs 63.4% in 2021
US average: 63.4%
11.2%
−1.1 ptsvs 2021
vs 12.3% in 2021
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

58.1%
+3.3 ptsvs 2021
vs 54.8% in 2021
41.9%
−3.3 ptsvs 2021
vs 45.2% in 2021
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2021
vs 0.0% in 2021
US average: 13.5%
15.0%
+0.1 ptsvs 2021
vs 14.9% in 2021
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Perkins, Missouri?

Perkins, Missouri has about 123 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Perkins, Missouri?

The typical household in Perkins, Missouri earns about $75,333 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 $725 a month.

How educated are people in Perkins, Missouri?

About 5.6% 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 1.7% 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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