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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Steelville

Missouri · 1,429 residents · 2.42 sq mi
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Steelville has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $19,596. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $53,100. The poverty rate of 25.5% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 48% less than the Missouri median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 38.9
US median: 35.2
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 30%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

1,429
−2%since 1990
from 1,465 in 1990
1990 – 2025
590 / sq mi
−2%since 1990
from 605 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
38.9
+2%since 1990
from 38.1 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
1K1K2K2K2K1990201020202024Steelville
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$19,596
+3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $14,435 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$12,550
+56%since 1990
from $8,066 in 1990
US average: $21,522
25.5%
−3.3 ptssince 1990
from 28.8% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$53,100
+30%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $30,900 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$311
−10%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $263 in 1990
US average: $602
59.3%
−5.1 ptssince 1990
from 64.3% in 1990
40.7% rent
2.7
+27%since 1990
from 2.1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.1%(1,452)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(9)
Asian0.1%(2)
Diversity Score3.7%(54)
2000
White, non-Hispanic99.1%(1,416)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.1%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score0.2%(3)
0
−95%since 1990
from 4 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

10.6%
+2.3 ptssince 1990
from 8.3% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
63.9%
+6.8 ptssince 1990
from 57.1% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
4.7%
+0.8 ptssince 1990
from 3.9% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

15.8 min
−9%since 1990
from 17.3 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Steelville, Missouri?

Steelville, Missouri has about 1,429 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Steelville, Missouri?

The typical household in Steelville, Missouri earns about $19,596 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Steelville, Missouri expensive?

In Steelville, Missouri, the median home is worth about $53,100, and the typical rent is about $311 a month.

How educated are people in Steelville, Missouri?

About 10.6% of adults age 25 and over in Steelville, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Steelville, Missouri?

About 25.5% of people in Steelville, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has Steelville, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, Steelville, Missouri has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 36 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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