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Truesdale

Missouri · 853 residents · 1.281 sq mi
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Truesdale has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $36,250. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 456 residents. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $134,000. At a median age of 32.5, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 37% less than the Missouri median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 32.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 246%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
853
+115%since 2000
from 397 in 2000
2000 – 2025
Population density
666 / sq mi
+115%since 2000
from 310 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
32.5
+2%since 2000
from 31.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 2000 – 2024
3385166948711K2000201020202024Truesdale
2024990
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$36,250
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,359 in 2000
US average: $66,278
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,360
+56%since 2000
from $10,483 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
17.0%
+6.7 ptssince 2009
from 10.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
24.6%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 21.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade18.8%
US avg: 10%
Information14.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade12.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical7%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services2.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services2%
US avg: 0.8%
Transportation & warehousing1.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$134,000
+246%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$878
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $500 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
66.9%
−4.1 ptssince 2000
from 71.0% in 2000
33.1% rent
Afford Score
3.7
+306%since 2000
from 0.9 in 2000
2000 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic85.9%(341)
Black6%(24)
Hispanic / Latino5.3%(21)
Asian0.8%(3)
Other0%
Diversity Score28.1%(112)
2020
White, non-Hispanic84.4%(720)
Black3.5%(30)
Hispanic / Latino3.2%(27)
Asian0.9%(8)
Other10.3%(88)
Diversity Score38.3%(327)
Diversity Score
38
+36%since 2000
from 28 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.1%
+11.6 ptssince 2000
from 1.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
88.3%
+21.8 ptssince 2000
from 66.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.7%
+7.7 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.4 min
+71%since 2000
from 11.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
87.5%
+12.3 ptssince 2009
from 75.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
13.0%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 9.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.5%
−10.1 ptssince 2011
from 12.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
64.4%
+1.2 ptssince 2011
from 63.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
10.4%
−40.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.3%
−12.1 ptssince 2009
from 57.4% in 2009
Female
54.7%
+12.1 ptssince 2009
from 42.6% in 2009
Foreign born
3.6%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.3%
−81.6 ptssince 2013
from 87.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Truesdale, Missouri?

Truesdale, Missouri has about 853 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Truesdale, Missouri?

The typical household in Truesdale, Missouri earns about $36,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Truesdale, Missouri expensive?

In Truesdale, Missouri, the median home is worth about $134,000, and the typical rent is about $878 a month.

How educated are people in Truesdale, Missouri?

About 13.1% of adults age 25 and over in Truesdale, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Truesdale, Missouri?

About 24.6% of people in Truesdale, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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