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Wardell

Missouri · 427 residents · 0.282 sq mi
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Wardell has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $34,861. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 54% since 2000. 5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $33,700. Poverty is rare here, at 6.7% of residents.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 37.6
US median: 37.2
Less educated
5% 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
427
+54%since 2000
from 278 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,514 / sq mi
+54%since 2000
from 986 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
37.6
+1%since 2000
from 37.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2112803484164851990201020202024Wardell
2024445
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$34,861
+36%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $20,208 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,180
+54%since 2000
from $9,829 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
9.2%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 9.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
6.7%
−15.4 ptssince 2000
from 22.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.348
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade36%
US avg: 10.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing12.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction12.2%
US avg: 1.4%
Information5.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services3%
US avg: 7%
Wholesale trade1.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.8%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance1.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services1.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Public administration1.2%
US avg: 4.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$33,700
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$405
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $335 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
36.0%
−28.5 ptssince 2000
from 64.5% in 2000
30.2% rent
Vacancy rate
10.4%
−10.3 ptssince 2009
from 20.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
12.6%
−4.5 ptssince 2009
from 17.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
31.8%
+9.6 ptssince 2009
from 22.2% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.0
−29%since 2000
from 1.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93.5%(260)
Black4.3%(12)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(6)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score15.4%(43)
2010
White, non-Hispanic94.8%(405)
Black3.3%(14)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score9.7%(42)
Diversity Score
10
−37%since 2000
from 15 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
4.6%
−2.6 ptssince 2000
from 7.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
79.0%
+19.6 ptssince 2000
from 59.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
1.1%
−0.8 ptssince 2000
from 1.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.0 min
+110%since 2000
from 10.9 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
88.2%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 90.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
11.8%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 8.3% 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
0.0%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% 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
10.4%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 6.5% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
12.2%
−6.6 ptssince 2009
from 18.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
22.0%
−28.0 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
Female
51.9%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 51.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.1%
−36.5 ptssince 2009
from 46.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Wardell, Missouri?

Wardell, Missouri has about 427 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Wardell, Missouri?

The typical household in Wardell, Missouri earns about $34,861 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Wardell, Missouri expensive?

In Wardell, Missouri, the median home is worth about $33,700, and the typical rent is about $405 a month.

How educated are people in Wardell, Missouri?

About 4.6% of adults age 25 and over in Wardell, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Wardell, Missouri?

About 6.7% of people in Wardell, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has Wardell, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, Wardell, Missouri has grown since 1990. The population has added about 85 residents, a change of about 25 percent over that period.

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