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Rensselaer

Missouri · 249 residents (2025 est.) · 1.955 sq mi
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Rensselaer has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $77,750. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 68% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $190,600. With a median age of 50.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 50.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 40%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
243
+68%since 2000
from 145 in 2000
2000 – 2025
Population density
124 / sq mi
+63%since 2009
from 76 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
50.1
+42%since 2000
from 35.3 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:249 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 2000 – 2024
1321722122512912000201020202024Rensselaer
2024243
2000201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 55.8%(14)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 97.8%(19)
US avg: 6%
10 to 144.5%(11)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 196.6%(16)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 243.3%(8)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 3411.1%(27)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 447.4%(18)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5410.7%(26)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6416.9%(41)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7414%(34)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 8411.5%(28)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over0.4%(1)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$77,750
−23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $55,179 in 2000
US average: $82,259
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,420
+74%since 2000
from $18,103 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
50.5%
+14.4 ptssince 2009
from 36.2% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
7.8%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 4.4% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.299
+20%since 2010
from 0.248 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade12.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Information12.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance8.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Wholesale trade7.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Education & health services6.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services6.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration6.9%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.9%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction2.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Professional, scientific, technical2%
US avg: 5.1%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$190,600
+40%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $75,000 in 2000
US average: $376,019
2000 – 2024
Owner-occupied
100.0%
+20.8 ptssince 2000
from 79.2% in 2000
0.0% rent
Vacancy rate
7.9%
−12.4 ptssince 2009
from 20.3% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
9.7%
+5.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Afford Score
2.5
+72%since 2009
from 1.4 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
52
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.6%(140)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3.4%(5)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic91.4%(222)
Black2.9%(7)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(5)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.7%(9)
Diversity Score
20
+82%since 2009
from 11 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Cuban2.1%(5)
Ancestry
German25.1%(61)
Irish15.6%(38)
English12.8%(31)
Italian4.9%(12)
American3.3%(8)
Polish2.9%(7)
Danish1.2%(3)
Lithuanian1.2%(3)
Scottish1.2%(3)
Swedish1.2%(3)
French0.4%(1)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest Irish population · Largest English population · Largest Italian population · Largest American population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
23.4%
+20.9 ptssince 2000
from 2.5% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
91.4%
+20.8 ptssince 2000
from 70.6% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
7.4%
+4.9 ptssince 2000
from 2.5% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.4 min
+11%since 2000
from 24.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
86.7%
+19.6 ptssince 2009
from 67.1% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.1%
−26.2 ptssince 2009
from 30.3% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
9.2%
+9.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% 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
1.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.6%
−2.9 ptssince 2011
from 8.4% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
55.4%
−20.0 ptssince 2011
from 75.4% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
19.6%
+14.5 ptssince 2009
from 5.1% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
30.4%
−40.1 ptssince 2009
from 70.5% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.3%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
Female
54.7%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.9%
−39.6 ptssince 2009
from 47.5% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
15.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2012
from 15.3% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.7%
−87.6 ptssince 2013
from 91.3% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
98.9%
+25.8 ptssince 2017
from 73.1% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married12.8%(11)
Married59.3%(51)
Widowed4.7%(4)
Divorced23.3%(20)
Women 15+
Never married22.1%(25)
Married50.4%(57)
Widowed19.5%(22)
Divorced8%(9)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Rensselaer, Missouri?

Rensselaer, Missouri has about 243 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Rensselaer, Missouri?

The typical household in Rensselaer, Missouri earns about $77,750 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Rensselaer, Missouri expensive?

In Rensselaer, Missouri, the median home is worth about $190,600.

How educated are people in Rensselaer, Missouri?

About 23.4% of adults age 25 and over in Rensselaer, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Rensselaer, Missouri?

About 7.8% of people in Rensselaer, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

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