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Rensselaer

Missouri · 228 residents · 1.955 sq mi
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Rensselaer is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $71,250. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 57% since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $104,500. Poverty is rare here, at 3.0% of residents. Households here earn about 54% more than the Missouri median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 34.5
US median: 37.2
Less educated
13% 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
228
+57%since 2000
from 145 in 2000
2000 – 2025
Population density
117 / sq mi
+57%since 2000
from 74 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
34.5
−2%since 2000
from 35.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 2000 – 2024
1321722122512912000201020202024Rensselaer
2024243
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$71,250
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $55,179 in 2000
US average: $52,703
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,665
+20%since 2000
from $18,103 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
40.5%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 36.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
3.0%
−1.4 ptssince 2000
from 4.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.248
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade19.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Information12.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade9.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance4.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services4.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services1.4%
US avg: 7%
Public administration1.4%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$104,500
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $75,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
2000 – 2024
Owner-occupied
69.2%
−9.9 ptssince 2000
from 79.2% in 2000
6.4% rent
Vacancy rate
17.6%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 20.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
2.4%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Afford Score
1.5
+8%since 2000
from 1.4 in 2000
2000 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.6%(140)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3.4%(5)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score8.3%(12)
2010
White, non-Hispanic99.6%(227)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score1.1%(2)
Diversity Score
1
−87%since 2000
from 8 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.9%
+10.4 ptssince 2000
from 2.5% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
80.0%
+9.4 ptssince 2000
from 70.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.5%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 2.5% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.9 min
−19%since 2000
from 24.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
68.1%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 67.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
31.9%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 30.3% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
7.0%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 5.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
29.6%
−40.9 ptssince 2009
from 70.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.1%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
Female
51.9%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
18.2%
−29.3 ptssince 2009
from 47.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Rensselaer, Missouri?

Rensselaer, Missouri has about 228 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Rensselaer, Missouri?

The typical household in Rensselaer, Missouri earns about $71,250 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 $104,500.

How educated are people in Rensselaer, Missouri?

About 12.9% 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 3.0% of people in Rensselaer, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

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