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Pontiac

Missouri · 123 residents · 2.505 sq mi
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Population has fallen 47% since 2019, a loss of 109 residents. 67% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $267,500. With a median age of 62.9, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Poverty is rare here, at 0.0% of residents.

At a glance
Older
median age 62.9
US median: 38.8
More educated
67% 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
123
−47%since 2019
from 232 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
49 / sq mi
−47%since 2019
from 93 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
62.9
+15%since 2019
from 54.7 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
43122201279358201020202024Pontiac
202488
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$51,385
+155%since 2019
from $20,131 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
31.3%
+2.9 ptssince 2019
from 28.4% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
0.0%
−60.8 ptssince 2019
from 60.8% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade47.8%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Information0%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$267,500
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $261,300 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2020
Owner-occupied
85.7%
+32.6 ptssince 2019
from 53.1% in 2019
14.3% rent
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic39.2%(91)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino48.3%(112)
Asian0%(0)
Other12.5%(29)
Diversity Score74.7%(173)
2020
White, non-Hispanic95.9%(118)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
Diversity Score
0
−100%since 2019
from 75 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
67.3%
+27.3 ptssince 2019
from 40.0% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
100.0%
+17.2 ptssince 2019
from 82.8% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
20.8%
+5.6 ptssince 2019
from 15.2% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.3 min
−7%since 2019
from 20.8 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
91.3%
+0.6 ptssince 2019
from 90.7% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
13.8%
−6.8 ptssince 2019
from 20.6% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
79.2%
+32.3 ptssince 2019
from 46.9% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
76.8%
+0.9 ptssince 2019
from 75.9% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
68.3%
+32.5 ptssince 2019
from 35.8% in 2019
Female
31.7%
−32.5 ptssince 2019
from 64.2% in 2019
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Pontiac, Missouri?

Pontiac, Missouri has about 123 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

Is Pontiac, Missouri expensive?

In Pontiac, Missouri, the median home is worth about $267,500.

How educated are people in Pontiac, Missouri?

About 67.3% 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 0.0% of people in Pontiac, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

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