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Zalma

Missouri · 50 residents · 0.206 sq mi
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Zalma has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $50,313. Population has fallen 46% since 2000, a loss of 43 residents. Median home value is $58,800. With a median age of 45.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Poverty is rare here, at 0.0% of residents. Households here earn about 29% less than the Missouri median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 45.6
US median: 38.9
Less educated
24% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 39%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
50
−46%since 2000
from 93 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
243 / sq mi
−46%since 2000
from 451 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
45.6
+22%since 2000
from 37.3 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
33841361882391990201020202024Zalma
202450
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$50,313
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $21,250 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,994
+57%since 2000
from $10,842 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
0.0%
−6.8 ptssince 2009
from 6.8% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
0.0%
−35.7 ptssince 2000
from 35.7% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.158
−68%since 2010
from 0.500 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information70.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services29.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration29.2%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$58,800
−39%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $52,700 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
100.0%
+18.4 ptssince 2000
from 81.6% in 2000
0.0% rent
Vacancy rate
48.3%
+10.2 ptssince 2009
from 38.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
46.7%
−10.9 ptssince 2009
from 57.6% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Afford Score
1.2
−53%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
54
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93.5%(87)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic100%(50)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
Diversity Score
0
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
24.1%
+19.9 ptssince 2000
from 4.3% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
86.2%
+13.3 ptssince 2000
from 72.9% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
100.0%
+14.3 ptssince 2009
from 85.7% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−14.3 ptssince 2009
from 14.3% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% 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
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
22.6%
+18.3 ptssince 2011
from 4.3% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
67.4%
+19.4 ptssince 2011
from 47.9% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
0.0%
−46.4 ptssince 2009
from 46.4% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
8.0%
−22.5 ptssince 2009
from 30.5% in 2009
Female
92.0%
+22.5 ptssince 2009
from 69.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.7%
−23.9 ptssince 2009
from 32.6% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
22.0%
−17.8 ptssince 2012
from 39.8% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
48.0%
−38.8 ptssince 2013
from 86.8% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
100.0%
+54.8 ptssince 2017
from 45.2% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Zalma, Missouri?

Zalma, Missouri has about 50 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Zalma, Missouri?

The typical household in Zalma, Missouri earns about $50,313 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Zalma, Missouri expensive?

In Zalma, Missouri, the median home is worth about $58,800.

How educated are people in Zalma, Missouri?

About 24.1% of adults age 25 and over in Zalma, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Zalma, Missouri?

About 0.0% of people in Zalma, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has Zalma, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, Zalma, Missouri has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 45 residents, a change of about -47 percent over that period.

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