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Theodosia

Missouri · 207 residents (2025 est.) · 1.37 sq mi
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Theodosia has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $24,600. Population has fallen 26% since 2000, a loss of 62 residents. 4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $114,600. With a median age of 59.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It falls in the bottom 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 59.6
US median: 38.9
Less educated
4% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
178
−26%since 2000
from 240 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
130 / sq mi
−26%since 2000
from 175 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
59.6
+15%since 2000
from 52.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:207 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1091481882272661990201020202024Theodosia
2024178
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$24,600
−43%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,750 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,149
+46%since 2000
from $13,149 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
6.7%
−4.5 ptssince 2009
from 11.3% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
27.5%
−1.3 ptssince 2000
from 28.8% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.359
−14%since 2010
from 0.417 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information21.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services15.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration15.2%
US avg: 4.8%
Wholesale trade3%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$114,600
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $56,500 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
94.2%
+12.1 ptssince 2000
from 82.1% in 2000
5.8% rent
Vacancy rate
47.2%
−7.3 ptssince 2009
from 54.5% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
36.7%
+6.7 ptssince 2009
from 30.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
33.3%
−48.5 ptssince 2009
from 81.8% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.7
+96%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
18
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.3%(236)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.1%(3)
2024
White, non-Hispanic87.1%(155)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other12.9%(23)
Diversity Score28.1%(50)
Diversity Score
28
+2578%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
3.6%
−10.3 ptssince 2000
from 13.9% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
71.1%
+4.2 ptssince 2000
from 66.8% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
1.2%
−4.7 ptssince 2000
from 5.9% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
13.1 min
−40%since 2000
from 21.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
87.1%
+17.5 ptssince 2009
from 69.6% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−13.0 ptssince 2009
from 13.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
12.9%
+6.4 ptssince 2009
from 6.5% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−10.9 ptssince 2009
from 10.9% 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%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
28.3%
+13.6 ptssince 2011
from 14.6% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
27.1%
−15.6 ptssince 2011
from 42.7% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
0.0%
−10.9 ptssince 2009
from 10.9% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
30.3%
−28.4 ptssince 2009
from 58.7% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.0%
−7.6 ptssince 2009
from 57.6% in 2009
Female
50.0%
+7.6 ptssince 2009
from 42.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.9%
−50.4 ptssince 2009
from 59.2% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
46.1%
+15.3 ptssince 2012
from 30.8% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.5%
−77.2 ptssince 2013
from 81.7% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
69.2%
+29.0 ptssince 2017
from 40.2% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
99.4%
+1.6 ptssince 2016
from 97.8% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−2.2 ptssince 2016
from 2.2% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Theodosia, Missouri?

Theodosia, Missouri has about 178 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Theodosia, Missouri?

The typical household in Theodosia, Missouri earns about $24,600 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Theodosia, Missouri expensive?

In Theodosia, Missouri, the median home is worth about $114,600.

How educated are people in Theodosia, Missouri?

About 3.6% of adults age 25 and over in Theodosia, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Theodosia, Missouri?

About 27.5% of people in Theodosia, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has Theodosia, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, Theodosia, Missouri has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 35 residents, a change of about -16 percent over that period.

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