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Pontiac

Missouri · 175 residents · 2.505 sq mi
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Pontiac has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $38,472. Population has fallen 23% since 2011, a loss of 52 residents. 5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $9,999. With a median age of 59.8, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 59.8
US median: 37.2
Less educated
5% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 91%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
175
−23%vs 2011
vs 227 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
70 / sq mi
−23%vs 2011
vs 91 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
59.8
+31%vs 2011
vs 45.8 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
43122201279358201020202024Pontiac
202488
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$38,472
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $37,614 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$13,065
−46%vs 2011
vs $24,072 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
9.5%
−28.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 37.9% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
56.5%
+0.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 56.4% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.396
−13%vs 2011
vs 0.455 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade85.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Information0%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$9,999
−91%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $119,000 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2020
Median gross rent
$435
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $433 in 2011
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
42.0%
−18.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 60.9% in 2011
4.5% rent
Vacancy rate
42.4%
−10.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 53.0% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
27.8%
+4.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 23.5% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
0.3
−92%vs 2011
vs 3.2 in 2011
2010 – 2014
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic100%(227)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2010
White, non-Hispanic96%(168)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score4.3%(8)
Diversity Score
4
vs 0 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
5.4%
−1.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 6.9% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
48.1%
−19.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 67.5% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.4%
−1.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 6.9% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
57.6 min
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
100.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 100.0% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
62.3%
+49.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 12.9% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
65.0%
+3.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 61.7% in 2011
Female
35.0%
−3.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 38.3% in 2011
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.3%
−3.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 13.8% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Pontiac, Missouri?

Pontiac, Missouri has about 175 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Pontiac, Missouri?

The typical household in Pontiac, Missouri earns about $38,472 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Pontiac, Missouri expensive?

In Pontiac, Missouri, the median home is worth about $9,999, and the typical rent is about $435 a month.

How educated are people in Pontiac, Missouri?

About 5.4% of adults age 25 and over in Pontiac, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Pontiac, Missouri?

About 56.5% of people in Pontiac, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

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