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Queen City

Missouri · 562 residents · 1.029 sq mi
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Queen City has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $41,591. Population has declined 12% since 2000. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $61,300. With a median age of 47.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 27% less than the Missouri median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 47.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 41%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
562
−12%since 2000
from 638 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
546 / sq mi
−12%since 2000
from 620 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
47.6
+2%since 2000
from 46.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5326217107998881990201020202024Queen City
2024650
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$41,591
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $20,875 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,505
+64%since 2000
from $11,928 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
12.4%
+7.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
11.6%
−4.7 ptssince 2000
from 16.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade9.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Information9.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade5.5%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance3.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$61,300
+41%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$350
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $275 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
70.8%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 71.1% in 2000
29.2% rent
Afford Score
1.5
+6%since 2000
from 1.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.9%(618)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(9)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.5%(23)
2020
White, non-Hispanic94.8%(533)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(3)
Asian0.9%(5)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score3.7%(21)
Diversity Score
4
+3%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
6.8%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 5.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.2%
+25.5 ptssince 2000
from 67.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.7%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 1.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.7 min
+40%since 2000
from 16.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
96.3%
+12.0 ptssince 2009
from 84.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.0%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 7.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.8%
−11.1 ptssince 2011
from 12.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
44.6%
−11.8 ptssince 2011
from 56.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
33.8%
−19.2 ptssince 2009
from 53.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.7%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
Female
53.3%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 51.6% in 2009
Foreign born
2.3%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
13.7%
−67.8 ptssince 2013
from 81.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Queen City, Missouri?

Queen City, Missouri has about 562 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Queen City, Missouri?

The typical household in Queen City, Missouri earns about $41,591 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Queen City, Missouri expensive?

In Queen City, Missouri, the median home is worth about $61,300, and the typical rent is about $350 a month.

How educated are people in Queen City, Missouri?

About 6.8% of adults age 25 and over in Queen City, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Queen City, Missouri?

About 11.6% of people in Queen City, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has Queen City, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, Queen City, Missouri has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 142 residents, a change of about -20 percent over that period.

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