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Schell City

Missouri · 228 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 $26,875. Population has fallen 20% since 2000, a loss of 58 residents. 9% 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 $49,000. The poverty rate of 25.3% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 53% less than the Missouri median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 50%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
228
−20%since 2000
from 286 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
367 / sq mi
−20%since 2000
from 461 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.6
−3%since 2000
from 42.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1251732222713191990201020202024Schell City
2024224
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$26,875
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $20,500 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$12,756
+16%since 2000
from $11,027 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
2.6%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
25.3%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 25.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade30.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing9.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction9.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance6.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade3%
US avg: 10%
Information3%
US avg: 11.1%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$49,000
+50%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $21,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$464
+63%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $189 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
65.3%
−10.5 ptssince 2000
from 75.8% in 2000
34.7% rent
Afford Score
1.8
+72%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic96.5%(220)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score2.2%(5)
Diversity Score
2
−14%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.5%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 6.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
78.6%
+8.6 ptssince 2000
from 70.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 1.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.6 min
−45%since 2000
from 28.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
81.8%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 83.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.2%
−5.0 ptssince 2009
from 10.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.9%
−9.6 ptssince 2011
from 12.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
25.2%
−18.4 ptssince 2011
from 43.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
24.2%
−41.1 ptssince 2009
from 65.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.4%
+5.8 ptssince 2009
from 46.5% in 2009
Female
47.6%
−5.8 ptssince 2009
from 53.5% in 2009
Foreign born
5.9%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
16.5%
−65.4 ptssince 2013
from 81.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Schell City, Missouri?

Schell City, Missouri has about 228 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Schell City, Missouri earns about $26,875 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 $49,000, and the typical rent is about $464 a month.

How educated are people in Schell City, Missouri?

About 8.5% 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 25.3% 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 51 residents, a change of about -18 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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