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Pevely

Missouri · 6,026 residents · 5.058 sq mi
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Pevely has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $66,155. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 60% since 2000. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $138,600.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 35.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 86%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
6,026
+60%since 2000
from 3,768 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,191 / sq mi
+60%since 2000
from 745 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
35.4
+15%since 2000
from 30.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K3K4K5K6K1990201020202024Pevely
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$66,155
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,916 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,803
+100%since 2000
from $14,403 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
42.7%
+18.8 ptssince 2009
from 23.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
7.8%
−11.8 ptssince 2000
from 19.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade17.9%
US avg: 10%
Information11.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services8%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration7%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance6.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade5.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing4.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.6%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$138,600
+86%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $49,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$729
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $379 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
64.7%
−6.0 ptssince 2000
from 70.7% in 2000
35.3% rent
Afford Score
2.1
+47%since 2000
from 1.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.4%(3,595)
Black1.6%(59)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(35)
Asian0.5%(17)
Other0%
Diversity Score7.3%(276)
2020
White, non-Hispanic87.9%(5,294)
Black2%(119)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(145)
Asian0.5%(30)
Other3.6%(214)
Diversity Score20.6%(1,243)
Diversity Score
21
+181%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.7%
+11.1 ptssince 2000
from 5.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.9%
+21.6 ptssince 2000
from 72.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.6%
+4.7 ptssince 2000
from 1.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.4 min
+7%since 2000
from 24.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
83.9%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 85.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.8%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.1%
−8.9 ptssince 2011
from 13.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
66.1%
+2.0 ptssince 2011
from 64.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
24.2%
−37.5 ptssince 2009
from 61.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.4%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 47.0% in 2009
Female
49.6%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 53.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.6%
−78.1 ptssince 2013
from 83.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Pevely, Missouri?

Pevely, Missouri has about 6,026 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Pevely, Missouri?

The typical household in Pevely, Missouri earns about $66,155 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Pevely, Missouri expensive?

In Pevely, Missouri, the median home is worth about $138,600, and the typical rent is about $729 a month.

How educated are people in Pevely, Missouri?

About 16.7% of adults age 25 and over in Pevely, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Pevely, Missouri?

About 7.8% of people in Pevely, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has Pevely, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, Pevely, Missouri has grown since 1990. The population has added about 3,297 residents, a change of about 121 percent over that period.

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