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Whitewater

Missouri · 125 residents · 0.214 sq mi
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Whitewater has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $31,318. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $58,900. Poverty is rare here, at 0.0% of residents. Households here earn about 32% less than the Missouri median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 39.3
US median: 37.2
Less educated
1% 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
125
+11%since 2000
from 113 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
584 / sq mi
+11%since 2000
from 528 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
39.3
−10%since 2000
from 43.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
48951431902371990201020202024Whitewater
202464
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$31,318
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,750 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$10,631
−8%since 2000
from $11,533 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
0.0%
−9.2 ptssince 2009
from 9.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
0.0%
−30.6 ptssince 2000
from 30.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.204
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade16.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Information13.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Transportation & warehousing8.3%
US avg: 3.1%
Wholesale trade5.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
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
$58,900
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $39,700 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
43.5%
−46.1 ptssince 2000
from 89.6% in 2000
19.6% rent
Vacancy rate
3.8%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
27.4%
+8.3 ptssince 2009
from 19.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.9
+27%since 2000
from 1.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic100%(113)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2010
White, non-Hispanic99.2%(124)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
Diversity Score
0
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
1.4%
−12.7 ptssince 2000
from 14.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
66.7%
−7.7 ptssince 2000
from 74.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.7%
−8.3 ptssince 2000
from 9.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.1 min
+90%since 2000
from 15.9 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
63.9%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 65.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
36.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 35.0% 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%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% 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
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
8.3%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 10.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
19.4%
−37.2 ptssince 2009
from 56.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
59.0%
+6.2 ptssince 2009
from 52.9% in 2009
Female
41.0%
−6.2 ptssince 2009
from 47.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
4.8%
−39.6 ptssince 2009
from 44.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Whitewater, Missouri?

Whitewater, Missouri has about 125 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Whitewater, Missouri?

The typical household in Whitewater, Missouri earns about $31,318 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Whitewater, Missouri expensive?

In Whitewater, Missouri, the median home is worth about $58,900.

How educated are people in Whitewater, Missouri?

About 1.4% of adults age 25 and over in Whitewater, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Whitewater, Missouri?

About 0.0% of people in Whitewater, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has Whitewater, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, Whitewater, Missouri has grown since 1990. The population has added about 24 residents, a change of about 24 percent over that period.

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