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Pilot Knob

Missouri · 746 residents · 0.894 sq mi
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Pilot Knob has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $26,581. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $58,500. The poverty rate of 34.8% 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: $52,703
Older
median age 39.9
US median: 37.2
Less educated
5% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
746
+7%since 2000
from 697 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
834 / sq mi
+7%since 2000
from 780 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
39.9
+10%since 2000
from 36.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
5686527358189021990201020202024Pilot Knob
2024653
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$26,581
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $19,702 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,453
+32%since 2000
from $12,487 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
7.8%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 10.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
34.8%
+7.7 ptssince 2000
from 27.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.461
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information18%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance13.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical13.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Wholesale trade10.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade9.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Arts, entertainment, food4.2%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing1.1%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$58,500
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$521
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $345 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
23.9%
−31.9 ptssince 2000
from 55.8% in 2000
46.3% rent
Vacancy rate
22.8%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 22.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
15.2%
−7.1 ptssince 2009
from 22.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
34.3%
−11.7 ptssince 2009
from 46.1% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.2
+8%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic91%(634)
Black5.9%(41)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(12)
Asian0.6%(4)
Other0%
Diversity Score19.3%(134)
2010
White, non-Hispanic93%(694)
Black1.3%(10)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(12)
Asian0.4%(3)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score8.5%(63)
Diversity Score
8
−56%since 2000
from 19 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
4.6%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 4.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
66.5%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 64.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.5%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 1.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.5 min
+79%since 2000
from 17.0 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
71.4%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 72.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
21.4%
+6.7 ptssince 2009
from 14.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.6%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 7.9% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
9.4%
+6.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
10.7%
+5.0 ptssince 2009
from 5.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
6.5%
−52.3 ptssince 2009
from 58.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.6%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 43.0% in 2009
Female
55.4%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 57.0% in 2009
Foreign born
1.6%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
13.4%
−30.5 ptssince 2009
from 43.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Pilot Knob, Missouri?

Pilot Knob, Missouri has about 746 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Pilot Knob, Missouri earns about $26,581 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Pilot Knob, Missouri expensive?

In Pilot Knob, Missouri, the median home is worth about $58,500, and the typical rent is about $521 a month.

How educated are people in Pilot Knob, Missouri?

About 4.6% of adults age 25 and over in Pilot Knob, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Pilot Knob, Missouri?

About 34.8% of people in Pilot Knob, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has Pilot Knob, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, Pilot Knob, Missouri has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 21 residents, a change of about -3 percent over that period.

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