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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Puxico

Missouri · 1,145 residents · 0.666 sq mi
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Puxico has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $20,900. Population has grown 40% since 1990. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $43,800. At a median age of 30.9, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 45% less than the Missouri median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 30.9
US median: 35.2
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

1,145
+40%since 1990
from 819 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,719 / sq mi
+40%since 1990
from 1,230 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
30.9
−33%since 1990
from 45.9 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
7298439561K1K1990201020202024Puxico
2024846
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$20,900
+25%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $12,708 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$11,354
+62%since 1990
from $7,025 in 1990
US average: $21,522
33.8%
+4.9 ptssince 1990
from 28.8% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$43,800
+7%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $31,000 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$313
−3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $244 in 1990
US average: $602
64.5%
−2.9 ptssince 1990
from 67.3% in 1990
35.5% rent
2.1
−14%since 1990
from 2.4 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.3%(813)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score1.8%(15)
2000
White, non-Hispanic94.2%(1,079)
Black4.2%(48)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(9)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score12%(137)
12
+560%since 1990
from 2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

12.4%
+3.4 ptssince 1990
from 9.0% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
67.6%
+13.8 ptssince 1990
from 53.8% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
5.8%
+2.1 ptssince 1990
from 3.7% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

14.4 min
−27%since 1990
from 19.8 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Puxico, Missouri?

Puxico, Missouri has about 1,145 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Puxico, Missouri?

The typical household in Puxico, Missouri earns about $20,900 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 $43,800, and the typical rent is about $313 a month.

How educated are people in Puxico, Missouri?

About 12.4% 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 33.8% 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 326 residents, a change of about 40 percent over that period.

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

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