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Stella

Missouri · 166 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 $33,125. Population has declined 7% since 2000. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. At a median age of 31.2, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 72.4% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 42% less than the Missouri median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 31.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Owner-heavy
62% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
166
−7%since 2000
from 178 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,018 / sq mi
−7%since 2000
from 1,092 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
31.2
−12%since 2000
from 35.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1081552022492961990201020202024Stella
2024275
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$33,125
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,781 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$7,997
−32%since 2000
from $11,799 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
3.1%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
72.4%
+60.0 ptssince 2000
from 12.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing41.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction41.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade8.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade8.3%
US avg: 10%
Information6.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance6.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services4.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services4.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Transportation & warehousing2.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median gross rent
$538
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $342 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
61.9%
−21.9 ptssince 2000
from 83.8% in 2000
38.1% rent
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic85.5%(142)
Black0.6%(1)
Hispanic / Latino4.8%(8)
Asian0.6%(1)
Other7.3%(12)
Diversity Score30.5%(51)
Diversity Score
31
+980%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.9%
+8.9 ptssince 2000
from 1.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.1%
+14.6 ptssince 2000
from 75.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.0%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
40.0 min
+28%since 2000
from 31.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
87.2%
+10.6 ptssince 2009
from 76.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.1%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
28.4%
+16.9 ptssince 2011
from 11.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
50.0%
−18.0 ptssince 2011
from 68.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
10.4%
−40.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
62.9%
+8.2 ptssince 2009
from 54.7% in 2009
Female
37.1%
−8.2 ptssince 2009
from 45.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.8%
−65.0 ptssince 2013
from 74.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Stella, Missouri?

Stella, Missouri has about 166 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Stella, Missouri?

The typical household in Stella, Missouri earns about $33,125 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 $538 a month.

How educated are people in Stella, Missouri?

About 9.9% 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 72.4% 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 27 residents, a change of about 19 percent over that period.

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