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Shell Knob

Missouri · 1,379 residents · 9.478 sq mi
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Shell Knob has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $41,075. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $124,100. With a median age of 59.6, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 59.6
US median: 37.2
Less educated
15% 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
1,379
−1%since 2000
from 1,393 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
145 / sq mi
−1%since 2000
from 147 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
59.6
+9%since 2000
from 54.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 2000 – 2024
9631K1K1K2K2000201020202024Shell Knob
20241K
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$41,075
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,896 in 2000
US average: $52,703
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,261
+34%since 2000
from $18,111 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
16.5%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 16.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
10.8%
−1.3 ptssince 2000
from 12.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.412
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information20.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services14.2%
US avg: 7%
Wholesale trade10.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Public administration9.7%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing6.1%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food5.5%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$124,100
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $88,100 in 2000
US average: $225,659
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$713
+41%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $398 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
44.6%
−42.2 ptssince 2000
from 86.8% in 2000
14.8% rent
Vacancy rate
36.4%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 39.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
32.2%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 29.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
35.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 35.2% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.0
+3%since 2000
from 2.9 in 2000
2000 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.2%(1,354)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(20)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.6%(50)
2010
White, non-Hispanic96.7%(1,333)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(24)
Asian0.1%(2)
Other1.2%(17)
Diversity Score7.7%(106)
Diversity Score
8
+114%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.1%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 13.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
90.9%
+11.8 ptssince 2000
from 79.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
11.7%
+8.0 ptssince 2000
from 3.6% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
35.5 min
+59%since 2000
from 22.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
77.7%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 78.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
10.8%
−5.2 ptssince 2009
from 16.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
6.1%
+6.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
5.4%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.2% 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
2.7%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
10.0%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 13.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
42.4%
−29.8 ptssince 2009
from 72.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.7%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 44.7% in 2009
Female
54.3%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 55.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
26.9%
−17.1 ptssince 2009
from 44.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Shell Knob, Missouri?

Shell Knob, Missouri has about 1,379 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Shell Knob, Missouri?

The typical household in Shell Knob, Missouri earns about $41,075 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Shell Knob, Missouri expensive?

In Shell Knob, Missouri, the median home is worth about $124,100, and the typical rent is about $713 a month.

How educated are people in Shell Knob, Missouri?

About 15.1% of adults age 25 and over in Shell Knob, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Shell Knob, Missouri?

About 10.8% of people in Shell Knob, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

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