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Pilot Grove

Missouri · 665 residents · 0.421 sq mi
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Pilot Grove has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $42,059. Population has declined 8% since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $95,900. With a median age of 44.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 27% less than the Missouri median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 44.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
665
−8%since 2000
from 723 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,580 / sq mi
−8%since 2000
from 1,717 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
44.1
+5%since 2000
from 41.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
6157098048989931990201020202024Pilot Grove
2024744
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$42,059
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,354 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,659
+59%since 2000
from $14,857 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
22.4%
+13.5 ptssince 2009
from 8.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
11.8%
+4.8 ptssince 2000
from 7.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information21%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade7.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services7.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Retail trade6.2%
US avg: 10%
Public administration6.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction5.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance3.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.3%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$95,900
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $61,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$555
+39%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $265 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
72.1%
−5.6 ptssince 2000
from 77.7% in 2000
27.9% rent
Afford Score
2.3
+17%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.8%(700)
Black1%(7)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(4)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.8%(28)
2020
White, non-Hispanic93.1%(619)
Black0.9%(6)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(6)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score4.7%(31)
Diversity Score
5
+23%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.9%
+8.0 ptssince 2000
from 4.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
89.7%
+12.5 ptssince 2000
from 77.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.0%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 2.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.5 min
+32%since 2000
from 23.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
82.0%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 78.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.6%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 7.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.0%
−2.8 ptssince 2011
from 3.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
54.3%
−9.9 ptssince 2011
from 64.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
29.7%
−26.4 ptssince 2009
from 56.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.2%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 42.9% in 2009
Female
53.8%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 57.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.6%
−85.9 ptssince 2013
from 89.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Pilot Grove, Missouri?

Pilot Grove, Missouri has about 665 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Pilot Grove, Missouri?

The typical household in Pilot Grove, Missouri earns about $42,059 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Pilot Grove, Missouri expensive?

In Pilot Grove, Missouri, the median home is worth about $95,900, and the typical rent is about $555 a month.

How educated are people in Pilot Grove, Missouri?

About 12.9% of adults age 25 and over in Pilot Grove, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Pilot Grove, Missouri?

About 11.8% of people in Pilot Grove, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has Pilot Grove, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, Pilot Grove, Missouri has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 26 residents, a change of about -4 percent over that period.

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