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Purcell

Missouri · 408 residents · 0.435 sq mi
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Purcell has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $53,500. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $47,100. At a median age of 32.6, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 32.6
US median: 37.2
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 10%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
408
+14%since 2000
from 357 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
938 / sq mi
+14%since 2000
from 821 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
32.6
−8%since 2000
from 35.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2653243834425011990201020202024Purcell
2024324
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$53,500
+32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,964 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2023
Per capita income
$22,274
+105%since 2000
from $10,866 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
13.9%
−7.0 ptssince 2009
from 20.9% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
17.9%
+12.5 ptssince 2000
from 5.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.308
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information38.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade24%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade10.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance3.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing2%
US avg: 3.1%
Other services1.5%
US avg: 7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$47,100
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $41,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
49.3%
−38.5 ptssince 2000
from 87.8% in 2000
15.5% rent
Vacancy rate
12.2%
−10.1 ptssince 2009
from 22.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
9.3%
+5.9 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
0.9
−32%since 2000
from 1.3 in 2000
1990 – 2023
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93.6%(334)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3.1%(11)
Asian0.6%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score9.1%(32)
2010
White, non-Hispanic93.6%(382)
Black1.5%(6)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other7.4%(30)
Diversity Score21.6%(88)
Diversity Score
22
+138%since 2000
from 9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
6.9%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 3.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
60.5%
−12.9 ptssince 2000
from 73.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
1.6%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.4 min
+83%since 2000
from 11.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
72.5%
−21.7 ptssince 2009
from 94.2% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
2.5%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
6.0%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
19.0%
+19.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% 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
22.9%
+22.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
9.0%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 11.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
10.5%
−47.0 ptssince 2009
from 57.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.4%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
Female
49.6%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
7.1%
−47.4 ptssince 2009
from 54.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Purcell, Missouri?

Purcell, Missouri has about 408 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Purcell, Missouri?

The typical household in Purcell, Missouri earns about $53,500 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Purcell, Missouri expensive?

In Purcell, Missouri, the median home is worth about $47,100.

How educated are people in Purcell, Missouri?

About 6.9% of adults age 25 and over in Purcell, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Purcell, Missouri?

About 17.9% of people in Purcell, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has Purcell, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, Purcell, Missouri has grown since 1990. The population has added about 46 residents, a change of about 13 percent over that period.

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