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Stark City

Missouri · 125 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 $45,500. Population has fallen 20% since 2000, a loss of 31 residents. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Owner-heavy
85% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
125
−20%since 2000
from 156 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
383 / sq mi
−20%since 2000
from 479 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
43.4
+30%since 2000
from 33.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1091221351471601990201020202024Stark City
2024133
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$45,500
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,000 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,524
+24%since 2000
from $13,311 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
25.0%
+20.8 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
14.3%
−1.7 ptssince 2000
from 15.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade31.1%
US avg: 10%
Information13.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance6.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade4.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing4.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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

Owner-occupied
85.1%
+5.4 ptssince 2000
from 79.7% in 2000
14.9% rent
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic84%(105)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino4.8%(6)
Asian1.6%(2)
Other18.8%(23)
Diversity Score47.1%(59)
Diversity Score
47
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.1%
+5.2 ptssince 2000
from 1.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
83.3%
+15.7 ptssince 2000
from 67.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 1.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
34.5 min
+144%since 2000
from 14.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
84.4%
+27.8 ptssince 2009
from 56.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
10.0%
+1.5 ptssince 2011
from 8.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
46.7%
−13.6 ptssince 2011
from 60.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
31.1%
−29.3 ptssince 2009
from 60.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.6%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 46.2% in 2009
Female
50.4%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 53.8% in 2009
Foreign born
9.0%
+9.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
21.1%
−39.5 ptssince 2013
from 60.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Stark City, Missouri?

Stark City, Missouri has about 125 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Stark City, Missouri earns about $45,500 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

How educated are people in Stark City, Missouri?

About 7.1% 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 14.3% of people in Stark City, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has Stark City, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, Stark City, Missouri has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 2 residents, a change of about -2 percent over that period.

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

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