CITY
Whiting
Missouri · 179 residents · 0.261 sq mi
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Part of the Sikeston micropolitan area
The short version
The city has more than doubled in size since 2023, adding 103 residents. 21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2023, reaching $154,300. The poverty rate of 20.7% is well above the national figure.
At a glance
Younger
median age 37.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 1035%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Population, 2020 – 2024
2024179
Section 02
Income & economy
Households earning $100K+
50.0%
+50.0 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance26.6%
Professional, scientific, technical26.6%
Information13.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Wholesale trade0%
Retail trade0%
Transportation & warehousing0%
Education & health services0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
Other services0%
Public administration0%
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Section 03
Housing
$154,300
+1035%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $13,200 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2023
White, non-Hispanic84.2%(64)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian15.8%(12)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score33.2%(25)
2024
White, non-Hispanic100%(179)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
Section 05
Education
High school or higher
97.0%
+16.4 ptssince 2023
from 80.6% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Section 07
Work & employment
Section 08
People & community
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Frequently asked
How many people live in Whiting, Missouri?
Whiting, Missouri has about 179 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
Is Whiting, Missouri expensive?
In Whiting, Missouri, the median home is worth about $154,300.
How educated are people in Whiting, Missouri?
About 21.0% of adults age 25 and over in Whiting, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in Whiting, Missouri?
About 20.7% of people in Whiting, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.
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MissouriDATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024