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Stark City

Missouri · 139 residents · 0.326 sq mi
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Stark City has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $25,750. Population has declined 11% since 2000. 5% 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 $55,000. With a median age of 42.6, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 44% less than the Missouri median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 42.6
US median: 37.2
Less educated
5% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 38%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
139
−11%since 2000
from 156 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
426 / sq mi
−11%since 2000
from 479 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
42.6
+27%since 2000
from 33.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1091221351471601990201020202024Stark City
2024133
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$25,750
−19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,000 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$11,272
−15%since 2000
from $13,311 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
0.0%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
12.7%
−3.3 ptssince 2000
from 15.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.192
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information33.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade32.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction7.1%
US avg: 1.4%
Wholesale trade5.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing3.6%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.8%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$55,000
+38%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$545
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $405 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
45.0%
−34.7 ptssince 2000
from 79.7% in 2000
18.3% rent
Vacancy rate
25.0%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 27.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
15.9%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 11.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
30.8%
−19.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.1
+70%since 2000
from 1.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic92.9%(145)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2010
White, non-Hispanic87.1%(121)
Black1.4%(2)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(3)
Asian1.4%(2)
Other6.7%(9)
Diversity Score27.3%(38)
Diversity Score
27
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
5.3%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 1.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
78.9%
+11.3 ptssince 2000
from 67.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.1%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 1.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.0 min
+90%since 2000
from 14.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
67.9%
+11.3 ptssince 2009
from 56.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
15.1%
−7.5 ptssince 2009
from 22.6% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
13.2%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 17.0% 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
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
8.9%
+5.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
16.1%
−44.3 ptssince 2009
from 60.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.2%
+6.0 ptssince 2009
from 46.2% in 2009
Female
47.8%
−6.0 ptssince 2009
from 53.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
21.3%
−28.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Stark City, Missouri?

Stark City, Missouri has about 139 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Stark City, Missouri earns about $25,750 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Stark City, Missouri expensive?

In Stark City, Missouri, the median home is worth about $55,000, and the typical rent is about $545 a month.

How educated are people in Stark City, Missouri?

About 5.3% of adults age 25 and over in Stark City, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Stark City, Missouri?

About 12.7% of people in Stark City, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has Stark City, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, Stark City, Missouri has grown since 1990. The population has added about 12 residents, a change of about 9 percent over that period.

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