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Puxico

Missouri · 881 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 $24,191. Population has fallen 23% since 2000, a loss of 264 residents. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $66,000. The poverty rate of 24.1% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 48% less than the Missouri median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 40.6
US median: 37.2
Less educated
11% 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
881
−23%since 2000
from 1,145 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,323 / sq mi
−23%since 2000
from 1,719 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
40.6
+31%since 2000
from 30.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
7298439561K1K1990201020202024Puxico
2024846
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$24,191
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $20,900 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$14,799
+30%since 2000
from $11,354 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
11.9%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 7.4% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
24.1%
−9.6 ptssince 2000
from 33.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.422
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade26.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Information11%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade9.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance2.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services2.5%
US avg: 7%
Public administration2.5%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 2.4%
Transportation & warehousing0.6%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$66,000
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $43,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$522
+32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $313 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
34.1%
−30.4 ptssince 2000
from 64.5% in 2000
35.4% rent
Vacancy rate
20.0%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 21.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
12.0%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 14.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
57.5%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 55.9% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.7
+30%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic95.6%(842)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(13)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other1.3%(12)
Diversity Score7.5%(66)
Diversity Score
7
−38%since 2000
from 12 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.5%
−1.0 ptssince 2000
from 12.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
67.9%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 67.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.0%
−1.8 ptssince 2000
from 5.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.8 min
+100%since 2000
from 14.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
66.7%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 68.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
12.1%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 13.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
3.5%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.8%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
11.7%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 10.1% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
1.3%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
13.0%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 15.5% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
13.5%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 13.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
26.4%
−25.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.7%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 52.1% in 2009
Female
51.3%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
12.7%
−34.9 ptssince 2009
from 47.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Puxico, Missouri?

Puxico, Missouri has about 881 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Puxico, Missouri?

The typical household in Puxico, Missouri earns about $24,191 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 $66,000, and the typical rent is about $522 a month.

How educated are people in Puxico, Missouri?

About 11.5% 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 24.1% 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 62 residents, a change of about 8 percent over that period.

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