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Wyatt

Missouri · 212 residents (2025 est.) · 1.172 sq mi
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Wyatt has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $24,773. Population has fallen 33% since 2000, a loss of 121 residents. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $47,100. At a median age of 30.2, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. It falls in the bottom 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 30.2
US median: 38.9
Less educated
0% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 35%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
243
−33%since 2000
from 364 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
207 / sq mi
−33%since 2000
from 311 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
30.2
−28%since 2000
from 42.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:212 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1942693454214961990201020202024Wyatt
2024243
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$24,773
−30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $19,444 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$11,823
−13%since 2000
from $13,646 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
3.5%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 5.1% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
53.5%
+33.2 ptssince 2000
from 20.2% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.331
−35%since 2010
from 0.510 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information12.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance8.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical8.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade7.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade4.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.9%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction2.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$47,100
−35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $39,600 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$598
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $288 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
68.6%
−2.6 ptssince 2000
from 71.2% in 2000
31.4% rent
Vacancy rate
31.7%
+5.1 ptssince 2009
from 26.6% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
27.1%
+6.7 ptssince 2009
from 20.4% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
40.7%
−18.4 ptssince 2009
from 59.2% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.9
−7%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
10
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic89.8%(327)
Black6.9%(25)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score16.5%(60)
2024
White, non-Hispanic65.8%(160)
Black7.8%(19)
Hispanic / Latino4.5%(11)
Asian0%(0)
Other21.8%(53)
Diversity Score63.8%(155)
Diversity Score
64
+287%since 2000
from 16 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
0.0%
−4.0 ptssince 2000
from 4.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
58.6%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 56.3% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 0.4% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.3 min
+13%since 2000
from 15.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
64.7%
−22.3 ptssince 2009
from 87.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
29.4%
+22.2 ptssince 2009
from 7.2% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
5.9%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
4.7%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.1% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.9%
−6.0 ptssince 2011
from 13.9% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
51.0%
−6.1 ptssince 2011
from 57.1% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
10.0%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
14.3%
−29.5 ptssince 2009
from 43.8% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
58.4%
+7.7 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
Female
41.6%
−7.7 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.4%
−48.4 ptssince 2009
from 53.8% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
28.8%
+7.3 ptssince 2012
from 21.5% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
17.7%
−56.7 ptssince 2013
from 74.4% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
95.3%
+42.6 ptssince 2017
from 52.7% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
97.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2016
from 97.5% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
3.0%
+1.5 ptssince 2016
from 1.5% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Wyatt, Missouri?

Wyatt, Missouri has about 243 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Wyatt, Missouri?

The typical household in Wyatt, Missouri earns about $24,773 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Wyatt, Missouri expensive?

In Wyatt, Missouri, the median home is worth about $47,100, and the typical rent is about $598 a month.

How educated are people in Wyatt, Missouri?

About 0.0% of adults age 25 and over in Wyatt, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Wyatt, Missouri?

About 53.5% of people in Wyatt, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has Wyatt, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, Wyatt, Missouri has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 124 residents, a change of about -34 percent over that period.

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