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Piedmont

Missouri · 1,862 residents (2025 est.) · 2.131 sq mi
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Piedmont has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $40,019. Population has grown 46% since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $97,700. The poverty rate of 49.0% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 43% less than the Missouri median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 36.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 25%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,911
+46%since 2000
from 1,992 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,366 / sq mi
+46%since 2000
from 935 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
36.5
−14%since 2000
from 42.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:1,862 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024Piedmont
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$40,019
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $19,490 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,752
+48%since 2000
from $11,976 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
14.2%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 9.7% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
49.0%
+22.5 ptssince 2000
from 26.5% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.440
Unchangedsince 2010
from 0.441 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information15.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade11.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade10.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services8.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration4.8%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance3%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$97,700
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $42,900 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$663
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $325 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
50.7%
−11.4 ptssince 2000
from 62.0% in 2000
49.3% rent
Vacancy rate
9.5%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 10.9% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
11.6%
−5.0 ptssince 2009
from 16.6% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
56.5%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 54.1% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.4
+11%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
37
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.5%(1,943)
Black0.2%(3)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(12)
Asian0.4%(7)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.8%(55)
2024
White, non-Hispanic94.8%(2,759)
Black0.5%(16)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian1%(30)
Other3.6%(106)
Diversity Score12.5%(365)
Diversity Score
13
+351%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.4%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 7.9% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
86.5%
+33.0 ptssince 2000
from 53.4% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
3.3%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 2.6% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.0 min
+20%since 2000
from 20.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
77.3%
+15.2 ptssince 2009
from 62.1% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
11.3%
−8.5 ptssince 2009
from 19.8% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−5.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.1% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
8.4%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 5.5% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.5%
−7.0 ptssince 2009
from 7.5% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
11.2%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 12.9% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.2%
−1.4 ptssince 2011
from 9.6% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
42.8%
−11.6 ptssince 2011
from 54.4% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
15.6%
−5.6 ptssince 2009
from 21.2% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
28.9%
−47.0 ptssince 2009
from 75.9% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.9%
+6.4 ptssince 2009
from 43.6% in 2009
Female
50.1%
−6.4 ptssince 2009
from 56.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.4%
−34.8 ptssince 2009
from 42.1% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
35.9%
+13.1 ptssince 2012
from 22.8% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
15.0%
−64.9 ptssince 2013
from 79.9% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
85.0%
+17.5 ptssince 2017
from 67.5% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
99.2%
−0.3 ptssince 2016
from 99.5% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Piedmont, Missouri?

Piedmont, Missouri has about 2,911 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Piedmont, Missouri?

The typical household in Piedmont, Missouri earns about $40,019 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Piedmont, Missouri expensive?

In Piedmont, Missouri, the median home is worth about $97,700, and the typical rent is about $663 a month.

How educated are people in Piedmont, Missouri?

About 11.4% of adults age 25 and over in Piedmont, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Piedmont, Missouri?

About 49.0% of people in Piedmont, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has Piedmont, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, Piedmont, Missouri has grown since 1990. The population has added about 745 residents, a change of about 34 percent over that period.

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