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Shell Knob

Missouri · 1,254 residents · 9.478 sq mi
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Shell Knob has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $39,545. Population has declined 10% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $241,000. With a median age of 63.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. The poverty rate of 26.4% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 31% less than the Missouri median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 63.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
24% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 82%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,254
−10%since 2000
from 1,393 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
132 / sq mi
−10%since 2000
from 147 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
63.2
+15%since 2000
from 54.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 2000 – 2024
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20241K
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$39,545
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,896 in 2000
US average: $66,278
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,558
+41%since 2000
from $18,111 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
14.9%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 16.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
26.4%
+14.4 ptssince 2000
from 12.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Finance & insurance27.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical27.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Information22.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade3.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade3%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
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%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$241,000
+82%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $88,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$685
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $398 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
87.3%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 86.8% in 2000
12.7% rent
Afford Score
6.1
+107%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic93.8%(1,176)
Black0.2%(3)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(20)
Asian0.3%(4)
Other5.5%(69)
Diversity Score17.8%(223)
Diversity Score
18
+396%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
23.5%
+9.9 ptssince 2000
from 13.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
96.0%
+16.9 ptssince 2000
from 79.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.8%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 3.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
35.5 min
+59%since 2000
from 22.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
65.7%
−13.0 ptssince 2009
from 78.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.6%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.0%
−7.0 ptssince 2011
from 13.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
23.3%
−12.9 ptssince 2011
from 36.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
68.2%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 72.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.1%
+6.3 ptssince 2009
from 44.7% in 2009
Female
48.9%
−6.3 ptssince 2009
from 55.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
10.3%
−75.7 ptssince 2013
from 86.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Shell Knob, Missouri?

Shell Knob, Missouri has about 1,254 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Shell Knob, Missouri earns about $39,545 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 $241,000, and the typical rent is about $685 a month.

How educated are people in Shell Knob, Missouri?

About 23.5% 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 26.4% of people in Shell Knob, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

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