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Stella

Missouri · 170 residents (2025 est.) · 0.163 sq mi
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Stella has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $42,500. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 54% since 2000. 2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. At a median age of 13.9, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 71.5% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 40% less than the Missouri median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 13.9
US median: 38.9
Less educated
2% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
81% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
275
+54%since 2000
from 178 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,687 / sq mi
+54%since 2000
from 1,092 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
13.9
−61%since 2000
from 35.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:170 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1081552022492961990201020202024Stella
2024275
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$42,500
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,781 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,676
+50%since 2000
from $11,799 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
21.0%
+21.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
71.5%
+59.1 ptssince 2000
from 12.4% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.404
+58%since 2010
from 0.255 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing33.8%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction33.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade18.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance5.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Information4.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Professional, scientific, technical2.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services2.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Wholesale trade1.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.4%
US avg: 2.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median gross rent
$675
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $342 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
80.6%
−3.1 ptssince 2000
from 83.8% in 2000
19.4% rent
Vacancy rate
23.5%
+9.4 ptssince 2009
from 14.1% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
6.0%
−6.2 ptssince 2009
from 12.2% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
50.0%
+38.9 ptssince 2009
from 11.1% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.2%(173)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.8%(5)
2024
White, non-Hispanic96%(264)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.3%(9)
Diversity Score9.7%(27)
Diversity Score
10
+242%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
2.5%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 1.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
86.0%
+10.5 ptssince 2000
from 75.5% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
1.7%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.0 min
+2%since 2000
from 31.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
84.5%
+7.9 ptssince 2009
from 76.6% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.0%
−11.1 ptssince 2009
from 18.2% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
8.5%
+8.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−4.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.7%
−8.8 ptssince 2011
from 11.5% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
54.1%
−13.9 ptssince 2011
from 68.0% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
0.0%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
4.2%
−46.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
65.8%
+11.1 ptssince 2009
from 54.7% in 2009
Female
34.2%
−11.1 ptssince 2009
from 45.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.7%
−47.9 ptssince 2009
from 51.6% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
33.5%
+10.9 ptssince 2012
from 22.6% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.5%
−69.3 ptssince 2013
from 74.8% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
100.0%
+31.6 ptssince 2017
from 68.4% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.9%
+0.7 ptssince 2016
from 98.2% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.1%
−0.7 ptssince 2016
from 1.8% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Stella, Missouri?

Stella, Missouri has about 275 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Stella, Missouri?

The typical household in Stella, Missouri earns about $42,500 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Stella, Missouri expensive?

In Stella, Missouri, the typical rent is about $675 a month.

How educated are people in Stella, Missouri?

About 2.5% of adults age 25 and over in Stella, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Stella, Missouri?

About 71.5% of people in Stella, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has Stella, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, Stella, Missouri has grown since 1990. The population has added about 136 residents, a change of about 98 percent over that period.

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