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Pilot Knob

Missouri · 671 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 $35,380. Population has declined 4% since 2000. 4% 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 $91,800. With a median age of 46.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 38% less than the Missouri median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 46.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
4% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 52%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
671
−4%since 2000
from 697 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
751 / sq mi
−4%since 2000
from 780 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
46.6
+28%since 2000
from 36.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5686527358189021990201020202024Pilot Knob
2024653
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$35,380
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $19,702 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,668
+49%since 2000
from $12,487 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
9.7%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 10.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
24.9%
−2.1 ptssince 2000
from 27.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services18.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Information11.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade9.9%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade4.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance3.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$91,800
+52%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$574
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $345 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
51.2%
−4.6 ptssince 2000
from 55.8% in 2000
48.8% rent
Afford Score
2.6
+27%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic91.5%(614)
Black0.9%(6)
Hispanic / Latino1%(7)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other6.1%(41)
Diversity Score19.3%(129)
Diversity Score
19
Unchangedsince 2000
from 19 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
4.2%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 4.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
83.9%
+19.3 ptssince 2000
from 64.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.6%
−1.2 ptssince 2000
from 1.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.0 min
+17%since 2000
from 17.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
87.9%
+15.0 ptssince 2009
from 72.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.4%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
19.3%
+7.8 ptssince 2011
from 11.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
62.6%
+18.3 ptssince 2011
from 44.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
28.6%
−30.2 ptssince 2009
from 58.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.7%
+4.8 ptssince 2009
from 43.0% in 2009
Female
52.3%
−4.8 ptssince 2009
from 57.0% in 2009
Foreign born
1.3%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
28.0%
−57.2 ptssince 2013
from 85.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Pilot Knob, Missouri?

Pilot Knob, Missouri has about 671 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Pilot Knob, Missouri earns about $35,380 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 $91,800, and the typical rent is about $574 a month.

How educated are people in Pilot Knob, Missouri?

About 4.2% 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 24.9% 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 96 residents, a change of about -13 percent over that period.

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