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Rensselaer

Missouri · 253 residents · 1.955 sq mi
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Rensselaer is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $78,333. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 74% since 2000. 14% 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 $148,500. With a median age of 44.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 37% more than the Missouri median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 44.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 32%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
253
+74%since 2000
from 145 in 2000
2000 – 2025
Population density
129 / sq mi
+74%since 2000
from 74 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
44.1
+25%since 2000
from 35.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 2000 – 2024
1321722122512912000201020202024Rensselaer
2024243
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$78,333
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $55,179 in 2000
US average: $66,278
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,713
+81%since 2000
from $18,103 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
53.9%
+17.8 ptssince 2009
from 36.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
16.0%
+11.6 ptssince 2000
from 4.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade25%
US avg: 10%
Other services12.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration9.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Information9.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance6.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services4.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Transportation & warehousing3%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Wholesale trade1.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical1.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Construction0.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0.8%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$148,500
+32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $75,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
2000 – 2024
Owner-occupied
94.6%
+15.4 ptssince 2000
from 79.2% in 2000
5.4% rent
Afford Score
1.9
+39%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic93.3%(236)
Black0.4%(1)
Hispanic / Latino2%(5)
Asian0.4%(1)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score7%(18)
Diversity Score
7
−15%since 2000
from 8 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.2%
+11.7 ptssince 2000
from 2.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
77.7%
+7.1 ptssince 2000
from 70.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.6%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 2.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.4 min
−13%since 2000
from 24.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
82.6%
+15.5 ptssince 2009
from 67.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.9%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.8%
−7.7 ptssince 2011
from 8.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
60.5%
−14.9 ptssince 2011
from 75.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
25.0%
−45.5 ptssince 2009
from 70.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.6%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
Female
50.4%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.0%
−89.3 ptssince 2013
from 91.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Rensselaer, Missouri?

Rensselaer, Missouri has about 253 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Rensselaer, Missouri?

The typical household in Rensselaer, Missouri earns about $78,333 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 $148,500.

How educated are people in Rensselaer, Missouri?

About 14.2% 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 16.0% of people in Rensselaer, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

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