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Wyatt

Missouri · 219 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 $37,604. Population has fallen 40% since 2000, a loss of 145 residents. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $32,800. With a median age of 46.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 34% less than the Missouri median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 46.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 45%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
219
−40%since 2000
from 364 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
187 / sq mi
−40%since 2000
from 311 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
46.4
+10%since 2000
from 42.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1942693454214961990201020202024Wyatt
2024243
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$37,604
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $19,444 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,263
+34%since 2000
from $13,646 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
16.0%
+10.9 ptssince 2009
from 5.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
29.4%
+9.2 ptssince 2000
from 20.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information20.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade9.6%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade7.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction6.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing5.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services3.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance2.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$32,800
−45%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $39,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$623
+44%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $288 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
69.7%
−1.5 ptssince 2000
from 71.2% in 2000
30.3% rent
Afford Score
0.9
−57%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic85.8%(188)
Black8.7%(19)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score21.8%(48)
Diversity Score
22
+32%since 2000
from 16 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.8%
+5.8 ptssince 2000
from 4.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
64.5%
+8.2 ptssince 2000
from 56.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 0.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.5 min
+40%since 2000
from 15.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
76.0%
−11.0 ptssince 2009
from 87.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
10.7%
+5.6 ptssince 2009
from 5.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.4%
−6.5 ptssince 2011
from 13.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
62.8%
+5.6 ptssince 2011
from 57.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
15.2%
−28.6 ptssince 2009
from 43.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.3%
−6.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
Female
55.7%
+6.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
12.5%
−61.9 ptssince 2013
from 74.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Wyatt, Missouri?

Wyatt, Missouri has about 219 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Wyatt, Missouri?

The typical household in Wyatt, Missouri earns about $37,604 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 $32,800, and the typical rent is about $623 a month.

How educated are people in Wyatt, Missouri?

About 9.8% 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 29.4% 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 148 residents, a change of about -40 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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