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Whitewater

Missouri · 88 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 $41,417. Population has fallen 22% since 2000, a loss of 25 residents. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $80,000. With a median age of 46.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 28% less than the Missouri median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 46.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 34%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
88
−22%since 2000
from 113 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
411 / sq mi
−22%since 2000
from 528 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
46.3
+6%since 2000
from 43.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
48951431902371990201020202024Whitewater
202464
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$41,417
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,750 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,012
+126%since 2000
from $11,533 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
17.8%
+8.5 ptssince 2009
from 9.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
10.0%
−20.6 ptssince 2000
from 30.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade13.3%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade8.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing4.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Information4.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance2.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$80,000
+34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $39,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
84.6%
−5.0 ptssince 2000
from 89.6% in 2000
15.4% rent
Afford Score
1.9
+30%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic85.2%(75)
Black3.4%(3)
Hispanic / Latino3.4%(3)
Asian1.1%(1)
Other4.9%(4)
Diversity Score30.1%(26)
Diversity Score
30
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.5%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 14.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
88.7%
+14.4 ptssince 2000
from 74.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.8%
−4.1 ptssince 2000
from 9.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
51.4 min
+224%since 2000
from 15.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.0%
+15.0 ptssince 2009
from 65.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.7%
+6.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−66.7 ptssince 2011
from 66.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
59.2%
−13.5 ptssince 2011
from 72.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
6.7%
−50.0 ptssince 2009
from 56.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.4%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 52.9% in 2009
Female
50.6%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 47.1% in 2009
Foreign born
4.9%
+4.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
29.6%
−39.8 ptssince 2013
from 69.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Whitewater, Missouri?

Whitewater, Missouri has about 88 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Whitewater, Missouri?

The typical household in Whitewater, Missouri earns about $41,417 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 $80,000.

How educated are people in Whitewater, Missouri?

About 14.5% 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 10.0% of people in Whitewater, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has Whitewater, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, Whitewater, Missouri has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 13 residents, a change of about -13 percent over that period.

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