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Portageville

Missouri · 3,228 residents · 2.04 sq mi
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Portageville has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $34,500. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $79,400. The poverty rate of 33.5% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 25% less than the Missouri median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 38.6
US median: 37.2
Less educated
18% 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
3,228
−2%since 2000
from 3,295 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,582 / sq mi
−2%since 2000
from 1,615 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
38.6
+5%since 2000
from 36.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K3K3K3K1990201020202024Portageville
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$34,500
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,729 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,857
+25%since 2000
from $15,114 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
15.4%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 14.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
33.5%
+6.6 ptssince 2000
from 27.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.521
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade15.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Information13.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade6.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction5.7%
US avg: 1.4%
Finance & insurance3.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services2.7%
US avg: 7%
Professional, scientific, technical2.2%
US avg: 4.2%
Public administration1.8%
US avg: 4.9%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.4%
US avg: 3.1%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$79,400
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $57,100 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$395
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $322 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
32.0%
−25.3 ptssince 2000
from 57.3% in 2000
43.2% rent
Vacancy rate
6.3%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
16.7%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 15.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
29.0%
−9.4 ptssince 2009
from 38.4% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.3
+8%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic78%(2,519)
Black18.8%(608)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(28)
Asian0.2%(6)
Other1.3%(42)
Diversity Score43.2%(1,394)
Diversity Score
43
+18%since 2000
from 37 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.0%
+5.8 ptssince 2000
from 12.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
77.8%
+13.3 ptssince 2000
from 64.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
7.1%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 4.6% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.6 min
+62%since 2000
from 10.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
81.8%
+6.4 ptssince 2009
from 75.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
13.3%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 17.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.2%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
4.6%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% 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
18.6%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 20.7% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
21.4%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 17.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
26.0%
−34.9 ptssince 2009
from 61.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.3%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 46.1% in 2009
Female
56.7%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 53.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.6%
−31.2 ptssince 2009
from 41.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Portageville, Missouri?

Portageville, Missouri has about 3,228 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Portageville, Missouri?

The typical household in Portageville, Missouri earns about $34,500 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 $79,400, and the typical rent is about $395 a month.

How educated are people in Portageville, Missouri?

About 18.0% 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 33.5% 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 173 residents, a change of about -5 percent over that period.

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