CensusEasy
CITY · 2010 ACS

Purdy

Missouri · 1,098 residents · 0.645 sq mi
Time machine
COMPARE TO
Compare
The short version

Purdy has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $31,101. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $65,000. The poverty rate of 22.5% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 33% less than the Missouri median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 34.1
US median: 37.2
Less educated
5% 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
1,098
Unchangedsince 2000
from 1,103 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,702 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 1,710 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
34.1
−1%since 2000
from 34.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
9291K1K1K2K1990201020202024Purdy
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$31,101
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,318 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$12,259
+15%since 2000
from $10,662 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
2.7%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.9% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
22.5%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 20.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.394
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade51.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Information6.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade4.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing2.9%
US avg: 3.1%
Other services1.9%
US avg: 7%
Public administration1.9%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$65,000
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $51,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$420
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $319 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
40.1%
−23.6 ptssince 2000
from 63.7% in 2000
38.6% rent
Vacancy rate
10.8%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 7.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
31.0%
+15.2 ptssince 2009
from 15.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
35.5%
−18.6 ptssince 2009
from 54.1% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.1
−1%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
RELATED:See current rent listings in Purdy on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic79.1%(873)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino18%(199)
Asian0.2%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score38.3%(422)
2010
White, non-Hispanic70.1%(770)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino26%(285)
Asian1.5%(17)
Other0.9%(10)
Diversity Score53%(582)
Diversity Score
53
+38%since 2000
from 38 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
4.5%
−3.5 ptssince 2000
from 8.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
71.4%
+5.0 ptssince 2000
from 66.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
1.9%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 1.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.2 min
+27%since 2000
from 12.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
76.5%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 75.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
21.3%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 20.3% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.3%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% 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
6.0%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 7.4% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
8.0%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
11.4%
−48.3 ptssince 2009
from 59.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.6%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 42.5% in 2009
Female
56.4%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 57.5% in 2009
Foreign born
14.6%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 16.6% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.0%
−32.0 ptssince 2009
from 41.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
Drill deeper

Places similar to Purdy

Allentown
Pop 955
Southport
Pop 873
Cottondale
Pop 879
Medley
Pop 1,075
Places similar to Purdy
Head to head

Compare Purdy to nearby cities

PURDY VS
Monett
Income$49,390+59%
Home value$167,700+158%
Population10,248+865%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
PURDY VS
Neosho
Income$57,891+86%
Home value$163,400+151%
Population14,078+1226%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
PURDY VS
Pea Ridge
Income$95,521+207%
Home value$297,500+358%
Population11,233+958%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
PURDY VS
Bella Vista
Income$88,055+183%
Home value$296,700+356%
Population34,518+3150%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
Frequently asked

How many people live in Purdy, Missouri?

Purdy, Missouri has about 1,098 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Purdy, Missouri?

The typical household in Purdy, Missouri earns about $31,101 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Purdy, Missouri expensive?

In Purdy, Missouri, the median home is worth about $65,000, and the typical rent is about $420 a month.

How educated are people in Purdy, Missouri?

About 4.5% of adults age 25 and over in Purdy, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Purdy, Missouri?

About 22.5% of people in Purdy, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has Purdy, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, Purdy, Missouri has grown since 1990. The population has added about 116 residents, a change of about 12 percent over that period.

Keep going

Explore from here

Up the hierarchy
Missouri
Rankings
Highest income citiesFastest growing citiesMost educated cities
Compare
Compare Purdy with another place

DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

How we source and harmonize this data →