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Steelville

Missouri · 1,642 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 $28,779. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $75,900. The poverty rate of 23.2% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 38% less than the Missouri median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 36.8
US median: 37.2
Less educated
16% 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
1,642
+15%since 2000
from 1,429 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
679 / sq mi
+15%since 2000
from 590 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
36.8
−5%since 2000
from 38.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K2K2K2K1990201020202024Steelville
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$28,779
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $19,596 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,447
+23%since 2000
from $12,550 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
2.4%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
23.2%
−2.2 ptssince 2000
from 25.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.335
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade18.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Information17.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade11.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance7%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical5.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services1.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$75,900
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $53,100 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$493
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $311 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
31.3%
−27.9 ptssince 2000
from 59.3% in 2000
51.3% rent
Vacancy rate
16.6%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 21.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
41.5%
+5.1 ptssince 2009
from 36.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
39.6%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 43.1% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.6
−3%since 2000
from 2.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99.1%(1,416)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.1%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0.2%(3)
2010
White, non-Hispanic95%(1,560)
Black1%(16)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(29)
Asian0.4%(7)
Other4.6%(76)
Diversity Score17.9%(294)
Diversity Score
18
+10046%since 2000
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.2%
+5.6 ptssince 2000
from 10.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
79.0%
+15.0 ptssince 2000
from 63.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.0%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 4.7% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.5 min
+23%since 2000
from 15.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
70.3%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 74.2% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
22.6%
+4.6 ptssince 2009
from 18.1% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
1.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% 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
14.8%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 14.1% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
16.6%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 14.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
23.2%
−39.6 ptssince 2009
from 62.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
42.3%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 44.2% in 2009
Female
57.7%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 55.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.9%
−34.8 ptssince 2009
from 44.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Steelville, Missouri?

Steelville, Missouri has about 1,642 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Steelville, Missouri?

The typical household in Steelville, Missouri earns about $28,779 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 $75,900, and the typical rent is about $493 a month.

How educated are people in Steelville, Missouri?

About 16.2% 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 23.2% of people in Steelville, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has Steelville, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, Steelville, Missouri has grown since 1990. The population has added about 177 residents, a change of about 12 percent over that period.

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