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Schell City

Missouri · 249 residents · 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 $28,203. Population has declined 13% since 2000. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $32,600. The poverty rate of 26.5% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 39% less than the Missouri median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 39.9
US median: 37.2
Less educated
0% 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
249
−13%since 2000
from 286 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
401 / sq mi
−13%since 2000
from 461 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
39.9
−5%since 2000
from 42.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1251732222713191990201020202024Schell City
2024224
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$28,203
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $20,500 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$13,522
+23%since 2000
from $11,027 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
1.2%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
26.5%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 25.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.345
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Agriculture, forestry, fishing12.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Retail trade12.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Construction10.2%
US avg: 1.4%
Wholesale trade5.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Information5.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services4.1%
US avg: 7%
Public administration4.1%
US avg: 4.9%
Manufacturing2%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance2%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$32,600
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $21,700 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$218
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $189 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
28.7%
−47.1 ptssince 2000
from 75.8% in 2000
27.0% rent
Vacancy rate
18.5%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 20.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
11.0%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 12.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.2
+9%since 2000
from 1.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic96%(239)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(4)
Asian0%(0)
Other6.3%(16)
Diversity Score17.8%(44)
Diversity Score
18
+584%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
0.0%
−6.3 ptssince 2000
from 6.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
74.7%
+4.6 ptssince 2000
from 70.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2000
from 1.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.9 min
−6%since 2000
from 28.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
85.7%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 83.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
7.1%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 8.2% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.1%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.2% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% 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
15.3%
+5.1 ptssince 2009
from 10.2% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
20.4%
+6.5 ptssince 2009
from 13.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
19.4%
−46.0 ptssince 2009
from 65.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.5%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 46.5% in 2009
Female
53.5%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 53.5% in 2009
Foreign born
3.3%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
18.8%
−29.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Schell City, Missouri?

Schell City, Missouri has about 249 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Schell City, Missouri earns about $28,203 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 $32,600, and the typical rent is about $218 a month.

How educated are people in Schell City, Missouri?

About 0.0% 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 26.5% 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 30 residents, a change of about -11 percent over that period.

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