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Portageville

Missouri · 2,702 residents (2025 est.) · 2.04 sq mi
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Portageville has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $52,279. Population has declined 14% since 2000. 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $152,400. Households here earn about 26% less than the Missouri median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 40.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 47%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,825
−14%since 2000
from 3,295 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,385 / sq mi
−14%since 2000
from 1,615 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
40.8
+11%since 2000
from 36.7 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:2,702 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K3K3K3K1990201020202024Portageville
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$52,279
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,729 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,571
+102%since 2000
from $15,114 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
35.2%
+20.6 ptssince 2009
from 14.7% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
17.5%
−9.5 ptssince 2000
from 27.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.515
−1%since 2010
from 0.521 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information14%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade11.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance4.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Wholesale trade4.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services2.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration2.8%
US avg: 4.8%
Professional, scientific, technical2.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing2.3%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services2.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.2%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction1.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$152,400
+47%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $57,100 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$764
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $322 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
60.2%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 57.3% in 2000
39.8% rent
Vacancy rate
15.5%
+10.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
19.2%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 15.2% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
46.6%
+8.2 ptssince 2009
from 38.4% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.9
+36%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
51
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic81.5%(2,687)
Black16.2%(535)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(27)
Asian0.3%(10)
Other0%
Diversity Score36.6%(1,208)
2024
White, non-Hispanic66.5%(1,878)
Black12.3%(348)
Hispanic / Latino3%(85)
Asian0%(0)
Other18.2%(514)
Diversity Score63.6%(1,797)
Diversity Score
64
+74%since 2000
from 37 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.0%
+6.8 ptssince 2000
from 12.2% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
85.5%
+20.9 ptssince 2000
from 64.5% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
9.2%
+4.6 ptssince 2000
from 4.6% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.4 min
+61%since 2000
from 10.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
83.8%
+8.4 ptssince 2009
from 75.4% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.4%
−9.9 ptssince 2009
from 17.4% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
7.1%
+5.9 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.2%
−4.8 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
5.1%
−15.6 ptssince 2009
from 20.7% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.0%
−1.9 ptssince 2011
from 8.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
61.9%
+4.5 ptssince 2011
from 57.4% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
29.1%
+11.9 ptssince 2009
from 17.1% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
34.5%
−26.5 ptssince 2009
from 61.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.4%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 46.1% in 2009
Female
55.6%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 53.9% in 2009
Foreign born
1.2%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.9%
−37.9 ptssince 2009
from 41.9% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
18.2%
−6.6 ptssince 2012
from 24.8% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
10.8%
−73.0 ptssince 2013
from 83.8% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
89.9%
+31.3 ptssince 2017
from 58.6% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.2%
+0.8 ptssince 2016
from 97.4% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.8%
−0.2 ptssince 2016
from 2.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Portageville, Missouri?

Portageville, Missouri has about 2,825 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Portageville, Missouri?

The typical household in Portageville, Missouri earns about $52,279 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Portageville, Missouri expensive?

In Portageville, Missouri, the median home is worth about $152,400, and the typical rent is about $764 a month.

How educated are people in Portageville, Missouri?

About 19.0% of adults age 25 and over in Portageville, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Portageville, Missouri?

About 17.5% of people in Portageville, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has Portageville, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, Portageville, Missouri has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 576 residents, a change of about -17 percent over that period.

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