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Steelville

Missouri · 1,472 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 $33,889. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $79,700. The poverty rate of 24.6% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 41% less than the Missouri median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 37.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,472
+3%since 2000
from 1,429 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
608 / sq mi
+3%since 2000
from 590 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
37.0
−5%since 2000
from 38.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K2K2K2K1990201020202024Steelville
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$33,889
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $19,596 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,365
+38%since 2000
from $12,550 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
10.9%
+10.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
24.6%
−0.9 ptssince 2000
from 25.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade23%
US avg: 10%
Information19.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade6.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance4.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services3.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing0.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$79,700
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $53,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$623
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $311 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
44.2%
−15.0 ptssince 2000
from 59.3% in 2000
55.8% rent
Afford Score
2.4
−13%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic86.3%(1,270)
Black3.7%(54)
Hispanic / Latino2%(30)
Asian0.3%(5)
Other0.7%(10)
Diversity Score17.1%(252)
Diversity Score
17
+9627%since 2000
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.5%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 10.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
79.4%
+15.5 ptssince 2000
from 63.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.1%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 4.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.6 min
+43%since 2000
from 15.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
76.5%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 74.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.6%
−6.5 ptssince 2009
from 14.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
11.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2011
from 12.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
54.7%
+3.5 ptssince 2011
from 51.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
19.5%
−43.3 ptssince 2009
from 62.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.1%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 44.2% in 2009
Female
52.9%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 55.8% in 2009
Foreign born
1.3%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
18.5%
−62.6 ptssince 2013
from 81.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Steelville, Missouri?

Steelville, Missouri has about 1,472 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Steelville, Missouri?

The typical household in Steelville, Missouri earns about $33,889 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 $79,700, and the typical rent is about $623 a month.

How educated are people in Steelville, Missouri?

About 12.5% 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 24.6% 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 7 residents, a change of about 0 percent over that period.

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