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Zalma

Missouri · 73 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 $11,125. Population has fallen 22% since 2000, a loss of 20 residents. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $46,700. With a median age of 53.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 81% less than the Missouri median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 53.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 41%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
73
−22%since 2000
from 93 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
354 / sq mi
−22%since 2000
from 451 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
53.5
+43%since 2000
from 37.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
33841361882391990201020202024Zalma
202450
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$11,125
−65%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $21,250 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,853
+92%since 2000
from $10,842 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
15.4%
+8.6 ptssince 2009
from 6.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
63.3%
+27.6 ptssince 2000
from 35.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade28.6%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade14.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance9.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical9.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services9.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration9.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Information0%
US avg: 11.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$46,700
−41%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $52,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
94.1%
+12.5 ptssince 2000
from 81.6% in 2000
5.9% rent
Afford Score
4.2
+69%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic94.5%(69)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other21.7%(16)
Diversity Score37.9%(28)
Diversity Score
38
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.1%
+7.8 ptssince 2000
from 4.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
31.0%
−41.8 ptssince 2000
from 72.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
12.1%
+12.1 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.2 min
−19%since 2000
from 29.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
52.6%
−33.1 ptssince 2009
from 85.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
38.5%
+38.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−4.3 ptssince 2011
from 4.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
36.2%
−11.7 ptssince 2011
from 47.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
19.0%
−27.4 ptssince 2009
from 46.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.0%
+19.5 ptssince 2009
from 30.5% in 2009
Female
50.0%
−19.5 ptssince 2009
from 69.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.3%
−83.5 ptssince 2013
from 86.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Zalma, Missouri?

Zalma, Missouri has about 73 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Zalma, Missouri?

The typical household in Zalma, Missouri earns about $11,125 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 $46,700.

How educated are people in Zalma, Missouri?

About 12.1% 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 63.3% 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 22 residents, a change of about -23 percent over that period.

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