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Wyatt

Missouri · 319 residents · 1.172 sq mi
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Wyatt has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $27,125. Population has declined 12% since 2000. 5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $39,000. Households here earn about 41% less than the Missouri median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 37.9
US median: 37.2
Less educated
5% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 22%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
319
−12%since 2000
from 364 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
272 / sq mi
−12%since 2000
from 311 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
37.9
−10%since 2000
from 42.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1942693454214961990201020202024Wyatt
2024243
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$27,125
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $19,444 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,210
+41%since 2000
from $13,646 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
3.0%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
13.5%
−6.8 ptssince 2000
from 20.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.510
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information14.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Transportation & warehousing12.9%
US avg: 3.1%
Wholesale trade7.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade7.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction6.5%
US avg: 1.4%
Finance & insurance5.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical5.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services5%
US avg: 7%
Public administration5%
US avg: 4.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$39,000
−22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $39,600 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$475
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $288 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
46.7%
−24.5 ptssince 2000
from 71.2% in 2000
26.7% rent
Vacancy rate
20.5%
−6.2 ptssince 2009
from 26.6% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
20.7%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 20.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
52.5%
−6.7 ptssince 2009
from 59.2% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.4
−29%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic84%(268)
Black15%(48)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.4%(11)
Diversity Score38.6%(123)
Diversity Score
39
+134%since 2000
from 16 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
4.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 4.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
54.5%
−1.7 ptssince 2000
from 56.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 0.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.3 min
+59%since 2000
from 15.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
73.3%
−13.6 ptssince 2009
from 87.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
20.0%
+12.8 ptssince 2009
from 7.2% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
6.7%
+5.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% 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
3.8%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.1% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
6.5%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
5.8%
−38.0 ptssince 2009
from 43.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
59.3%
+8.6 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
Female
40.7%
−8.6 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
16.0%
−37.9 ptssince 2009
from 53.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Wyatt, Missouri?

Wyatt, Missouri has about 319 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Wyatt, Missouri?

The typical household in Wyatt, Missouri earns about $27,125 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 $39,000, and the typical rent is about $475 a month.

How educated are people in Wyatt, Missouri?

About 4.7% 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 13.5% 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 48 residents, a change of about -13 percent over that period.

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