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Puxico

Missouri · 867 residents (2025 est.) · 0.666 sq mi
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Puxico has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $47,500. Population has fallen 26% since 2000, a loss of 299 residents. 14% 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 $89,500. Households here earn about 33% less than the Missouri median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 40.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
846
−26%since 2000
from 1,145 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,270 / sq mi
−26%since 2000
from 1,719 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
40.3
+30%since 2000
from 30.9 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:867 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
7298439561K1K1990201020202024Puxico
2024846
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$47,500
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $20,900 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,624
+134%since 2000
from $11,354 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
39.2%
+31.8 ptssince 2009
from 7.4% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
18.0%
−15.8 ptssince 2000
from 33.8% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.429
+2%since 2010
from 0.422 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade21.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing10.1%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction10.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services9.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration9.8%
US avg: 4.8%
Information9.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance4.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Arts, entertainment, food4%
US avg: 1.9%
Wholesale trade3.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing2.3%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services1.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$89,500
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $43,800 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$635
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $313 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
53.6%
−10.8 ptssince 2000
from 64.5% in 2000
46.4% rent
Vacancy rate
22.6%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 21.4% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
5.1%
−9.2 ptssince 2009
from 14.3% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
39.6%
−16.3 ptssince 2009
from 55.9% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.9
−10%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
49
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.2%(1,079)
Black4.2%(48)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(9)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score12%(137)
2024
White, non-Hispanic95%(804)
Black0.4%(3)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(9)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.5%(30)
Diversity Score11.9%(101)
Diversity Score
12
−1%since 2000
from 12 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.0%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 12.4% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
83.7%
+16.1 ptssince 2000
from 67.6% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.5%
−1.4 ptssince 2000
from 5.8% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.3 min
+34%since 2000
from 14.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
92.8%
+24.3 ptssince 2009
from 68.5% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
3.5%
−10.3 ptssince 2009
from 13.8% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
2.6%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.2%
−9.0 ptssince 2009
from 10.1% 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
10.5%
−5.0 ptssince 2009
from 15.5% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.6%
−10.0 ptssince 2011
from 13.6% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
53.2%
+9.9 ptssince 2011
from 43.3% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
8.9%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 13.1% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
53.3%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 51.8% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.5%
−6.6 ptssince 2009
from 52.1% in 2009
Female
54.5%
+6.6 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.2%
−43.4 ptssince 2009
from 47.6% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
22.3%
−0.4 ptssince 2012
from 22.7% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
17.2%
−64.1 ptssince 2013
from 81.3% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
67.2%
+6.6 ptssince 2017
from 60.6% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
99.7%
+0.8 ptssince 2016
from 98.9% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.3%
−0.2 ptssince 2016
from 0.5% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Puxico, Missouri?

Puxico, Missouri has about 846 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Puxico, Missouri?

The typical household in Puxico, Missouri earns about $47,500 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Puxico, Missouri expensive?

In Puxico, Missouri, the median home is worth about $89,500, and the typical rent is about $635 a month.

How educated are people in Puxico, Missouri?

About 14.0% of adults age 25 and over in Puxico, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Puxico, Missouri?

About 18.0% of people in Puxico, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has Puxico, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, Puxico, Missouri has grown since 1990. The population has added about 27 residents, a change of about 3 percent over that period.

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