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Piedmont

Missouri · 1,897 residents · 2.131 sq mi
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Piedmont has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $34,985. Population has declined 5% since 2000. 16% 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 $85,200. The poverty rate of 41.9% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 39% less than the Missouri median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 32%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,897
−5%since 2000
from 1,992 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
890 / sq mi
−5%since 2000
from 935 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.0
−1%since 2000
from 42.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024Piedmont
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$34,985
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $19,490 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,378
+53%since 2000
from $11,976 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
10.5%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 9.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
41.9%
+15.4 ptssince 2000
from 26.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade20.8%
US avg: 10%
Information13.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade11.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction3.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food3%
US avg: 2%
Other services2.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance2.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Transportation & warehousing2%
US avg: 2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing1.3%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$85,200
+32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $42,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$579
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $325 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
53.6%
−8.4 ptssince 2000
from 62.0% in 2000
46.4% rent
Afford Score
2.4
+11%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic90.8%(1,723)
Black0.7%(14)
Hispanic / Latino2%(37)
Asian0.3%(5)
Other1.5%(29)
Diversity Score11.4%(216)
Diversity Score
11
+309%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.8%
+7.8 ptssince 2000
from 7.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
82.7%
+29.3 ptssince 2000
from 53.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.5%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 2.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.3 min
+11%since 2000
from 20.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
76.5%
+14.4 ptssince 2009
from 62.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
10.4%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 12.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.7%
−5.9 ptssince 2011
from 9.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
44.4%
−10.0 ptssince 2011
from 54.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
27.0%
−48.9 ptssince 2009
from 75.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.4%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 43.6% in 2009
Female
54.6%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 56.4% in 2009
Foreign born
1.3%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.6%
−70.3 ptssince 2013
from 79.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Piedmont, Missouri?

Piedmont, Missouri has about 1,897 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Piedmont, Missouri?

The typical household in Piedmont, Missouri earns about $34,985 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 $85,200, and the typical rent is about $579 a month.

How educated are people in Piedmont, Missouri?

About 15.8% 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 41.9% of people in Piedmont, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has Piedmont, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, Piedmont, Missouri has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 269 residents, a change of about -12 percent over that period.

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

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