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Stella

Missouri · 158 residents · 0.163 sq mi
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Stella has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $30,568. Population has declined 11% since 2000. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $35,000. The poverty rate of 23.2% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 34% less than the Missouri median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 37.5
US median: 37.2
Less educated
0% 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
158
−11%since 2000
from 178 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
969 / sq mi
−11%since 2000
from 1,092 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
37.5
+6%since 2000
from 35.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1081552022492961990201020202024Stella
2024275
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$30,568
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,781 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$14,917
+26%since 2000
from $11,799 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
23.2%
+10.8 ptssince 2000
from 12.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.255
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade22%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade13.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing10.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction10.2%
US avg: 1.4%
Finance & insurance8.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical8.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing6.8%
US avg: 3.1%
Information3.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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
$35,000
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,400 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2019
Owner-occupied
33.8%
−49.9 ptssince 2000
from 83.8% in 2000
27.7% rent
Vacancy rate
32.2%
+18.1 ptssince 2009
from 14.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
18.8%
+6.5 ptssince 2009
from 12.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
18.2%
+7.1 ptssince 2009
from 11.1% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.1
+4%since 2000
from 1.1 in 2000
1990 – 2019
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic89.9%(142)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(1)
Asian4.4%(7)
Other14.4%(23)
Diversity Score38.2%(60)
Diversity Score
38
+1251%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
0.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2000
from 1.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
66.3%
−9.2 ptssince 2000
from 75.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.5 min
−6%since 2000
from 31.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
71.2%
−5.4 ptssince 2009
from 76.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
22.0%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 18.2% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.4%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% 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
5.1%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
3.4%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
13.6%
−37.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
55.2%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 54.7% in 2009
Female
44.8%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 45.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
14.7%
−36.9 ptssince 2009
from 51.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Stella, Missouri?

Stella, Missouri has about 158 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Stella, Missouri?

The typical household in Stella, Missouri earns about $30,568 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Stella, Missouri expensive?

In Stella, Missouri, the median home is worth about $35,000.

How educated are people in Stella, Missouri?

About 0.0% 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 23.2% 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 19 residents, a change of about 14 percent over that period.

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