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Schell City

Missouri · 230 residents (2025 est.) · 0.621 sq mi
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Schell City has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $46,250. Population has fallen 22% since 2000, a loss of 62 residents. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $57,500. Households here earn about 35% less than the Missouri median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 41.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 45%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
224
−22%since 2000
from 286 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
361 / sq mi
−22%since 2000
from 461 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
41.0
−2%since 2000
from 42.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:230 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1251732222713191990201020202024Schell City
2024224
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$46,250
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $20,500 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,058
+82%since 2000
from $11,027 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
17.6%
+16.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
11.2%
−14.5 ptssince 2000
from 25.7% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.331
−4%since 2010
from 0.345 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade19.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services12.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration12.3%
US avg: 4.8%
Information9.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade8.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance4.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.2%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction1.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$57,500
+45%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $21,700 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$569
+65%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $189 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
71.4%
−4.4 ptssince 2000
from 75.8% in 2000
28.6% rent
Vacancy rate
24.8%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 20.3% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
7.7%
−4.7 ptssince 2009
from 12.4% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
11.5%
+11.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.2
+17%since 2000
from 1.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
71
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99%(283)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.6%(7)
2024
White, non-Hispanic92.9%(208)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other7.1%(16)
Diversity Score16.6%(37)
Diversity Score
17
+539%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.0%
+6.8 ptssince 2000
from 6.3% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
87.0%
+16.9 ptssince 2000
from 70.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
1.4%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 1.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
40.6 min
+42%since 2000
from 28.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
74.7%
−8.8 ptssince 2009
from 83.5% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
2.5%
−5.7 ptssince 2009
from 8.2% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
19.0%
+13.8 ptssince 2009
from 5.2% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.3%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% 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
6.6%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 10.2% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.2%
−11.3 ptssince 2011
from 12.5% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
48.0%
+4.4 ptssince 2011
from 43.6% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
17.3%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 13.9% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
29.6%
−35.7 ptssince 2009
from 65.3% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.5%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 46.5% in 2009
Female
54.5%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 53.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.9%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.8%
−40.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.0% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
22.3%
−10.8 ptssince 2012
from 33.1% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
7.1%
−74.8 ptssince 2013
from 81.9% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
76.9%
+0.3 ptssince 2017
from 76.6% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
+4.8 ptssince 2016
from 95.2% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−4.0 ptssince 2016
from 4.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Schell City, Missouri?

Schell City, Missouri has about 224 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Schell City, Missouri earns about $46,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Schell City, Missouri expensive?

In Schell City, Missouri, the median home is worth about $57,500, and the typical rent is about $569 a month.

How educated are people in Schell City, Missouri?

About 13.0% of adults age 25 and over in Schell City, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Schell City, Missouri?

About 11.2% of people in Schell City, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has Schell City, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, Schell City, Missouri has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 55 residents, a change of about -20 percent over that period.

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