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Powersville

Missouri · 42 residents · 0.564 sq mi
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Powersville has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $36,406. Population has fallen 51% since 2000, a loss of 44 residents. With a median age of 57.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. The poverty rate of 26.7% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 36% less than the Missouri median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 57.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
25% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Owner-heavy
95% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
42
−51%since 2000
from 86 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
74 / sq mi
−51%since 2000
from 152 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
57.0
+45%since 2000
from 39.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
204469941181990201020202024Powersville
202462
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$36,406
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,750 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,635
+93%since 2000
from $13,795 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
0.0%
−13.6 ptssince 2009
from 13.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
26.7%
+19.8 ptssince 2000
from 6.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing64.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction64.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing35.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
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%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
95.2%
+19.6 ptssince 2000
from 75.6% in 2000
4.8% rent
RELATED:See current rent listings in Powersville on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic100%(86)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2020
White, non-Hispanic95.2%(40)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score5.9%(2)
Diversity Score
6
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
25.5%
+25.5 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
96.1%
+14.6 ptssince 2000
from 81.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.0 min
−21%since 2000
from 19.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
100.0%
+29.5 ptssince 2009
from 70.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
11.9%
+11.9 ptssince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
77.8%
+36.3 ptssince 2011
from 41.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
59.5%
+22.5 ptssince 2009
from 37.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
83.3%
+39.7 ptssince 2009
from 43.6% in 2009
Female
16.7%
−39.7 ptssince 2009
from 56.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
21.7%
−68.3 ptssince 2013
from 90.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Powersville, Missouri?

Powersville, Missouri has about 42 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Powersville, Missouri?

The typical household in Powersville, Missouri earns about $36,406 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

How educated are people in Powersville, Missouri?

About 25.5% of adults age 25 and over in Powersville, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Powersville, Missouri?

About 26.7% of people in Powersville, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has Powersville, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, Powersville, Missouri has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 8 residents, a change of about -16 percent over that period.

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