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Whiting

Missouri · 155 residents · 0.261 sq mi
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Whiting has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $30,156. Population has declined 5% since 2021. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $77,700. Households here earn about 47% less than the Missouri median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

155
−5%vs 2021
vs 164 in 2021
2020 – 2024
594 / sq mi
−5%vs 2021
vs 628 / sq mi in 2021
US average: 280
41.1
−24%vs 2021
vs 54.3 in 2021
US average: 38.8
Population, 20202024
669712815818920202024Whiting
2024179
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$30,156
+46%inflation adjusted, since 2021
vs $21,618 in 2021
US average: $66,278
2020 – 2023
$22,259
+8%vs 2021
vs $20,524 in 2021
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
26.2%
+4.5 ptsvs 2021
vs 21.6% in 2021
US average: 43.9%
17.9%
+0.8 ptsvs 2021
vs 17.1% in 2021
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Transportation & warehousing54.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Information6.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
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

$77,700
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2021
vs $71,700 in 2021
US average: $265,253
2020 – 2024
66.7%
−33.3 ptsvs 2021
vs 100.0% in 2021
33.3% rent
2.6
−22%vs 2021
vs 3.3 in 2021
2020 – 2023
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2021
White, non-Hispanic98.8%(162)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian1.2%(2)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score3%(5)
2020
White, non-Hispanic95.5%(148)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score1.7%(3)
2
−45%vs 2021
vs 3 in 2021
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

6.4%
+1.9 ptsvs 2021
vs 4.4% in 2021
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
64.5%
+0.1 ptsvs 2021
vs 64.4% in 2021
US average: 88.5%
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2021
vs 0.0% in 2021
US average: 12.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

8.3%
−8.9 ptsvs 2021
vs 17.2% in 2021
US average: 5.4%
37.5%
+0.1 ptsvs 2021
vs 37.4% in 2021
US average: 63.4%
38.6%
−3.0 ptsvs 2021
vs 41.7% in 2021
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

53.7%
+1.3 ptsvs 2021
vs 52.4% in 2021
46.3%
−1.3 ptsvs 2021
vs 47.6% in 2021
0.7%
−0.5 ptsvs 2021
vs 1.2% in 2021
US average: 13.5%
6.7%
−1.8 ptsvs 2021
vs 8.5% in 2021
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Whiting, Missouri?

Whiting, Missouri has about 155 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Whiting, Missouri?

The typical household in Whiting, Missouri earns about $30,156 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Whiting, Missouri expensive?

In Whiting, Missouri, the median home is worth about $77,700.

How educated are people in Whiting, Missouri?

About 6.4% 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 17.9% of people in Whiting, 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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