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Appleton City, MO

Facts, statistics and data on population, demographics, income, economy, housing and education
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Key Indicators
A quick look at key numbers

Population

1,221
Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2020-2024 5-Year Estimates

Median Age

39.7
years ∙ half population younger than 39.7, half older

Diversity Index

Low High
14.2%
chance two random people differ in race and ethnicity

Nativity

0.9%
foreign-born population
99.1%Native
0.9% Foreign-born

Geographic Context

Location, size, and surroundings

About

Appleton City is a city within St. Clair County, Missouri, United States.
Location
City in St. Clair County, MO, US
Co-ordinates
DEC38.191141° N, 94.031668° W
DMS38° 11′ 28.11″ N, 94° 01′ 54.00″ W

Population Density & area

1,062/sq mi (411.1/km²)
Total Area
1.15 sq mi (2.97 km²)
Land Area
1.15 sq mi (2.97 km²) · 99.92%
Water Area
0 sq mi (0 km²) · 0.08%

Demographics & Living

Who lives here, how households are formed, and community composition

Population Composition

Key characteristics of the population

Sex Distribution

41.7% male
Male 41.7%
Female 58.3%
males per 100 females
Appleton City 71.5
St. Clair County 104.5
Missouri 97.2

Nativity

0.9%
foreign-born population
99.1%Native
0.9% Foreign-born
% Foreign-born
Appleton City 0.9%
St. Clair County 1.2%
Missouri 4.5%
Age Distribution
How the population is spread across age groups

Median Age

39.7
years ∙ half population younger than 39.7, half older
Appleton City
39.7
St. Clair County
46.1
Missouri
39

Dependency ratio

Low High
97.3
dependents per 100 working-age adults
Appleton City 97.3
St. Clair County 88.3
Missouri 67.3

AGE DISTRIBUTION

Distribution of age group
Median age
Appleton City St. Clair County Missouri
Age Group
Children (Under 18) 20% 21.3% 22.3%
Working age (18-64) 50.7% 53.1% 59.8%
Senior (65+) 29.3% 25.6% 17.9%
Dependency ratio
Total dependency ratio 97.3 88.3 67.3
Child dependency ratio 39.4 40 37.4
Old-age dependency ratio 57.8 48.3 29.9
Racial & Ethnic Composition
Racial and ethnic makeup and how it compares

Race & Ethnicity

White
92.5%
Black
1.5%
Asian
0%
Hispanic
3.9%
Other
2.1%
Note: White, Black, and Asian refer to individuals belonging to a single race and not of Hispanic origin. Hispanics may be of any race.

Diversity Index

Low High
14.2%
chance two random people differ in race and ethnicity
Appleton City 14.2%
St. Clair County 13.7%
Missouri 40%
Note: The Diversity Index (DI), based on the Blau Index, measures the probability that two randomly selected individuals differ in race and ethnicity. Values range from 0 (no diversity) to 1 (high diversity) and are shown as percentages.

RACIAL & ETHNIC COMPOSITION

Race & Ethnicity
Percentage of Appleton City population
Appleton City St. Clair County Missouri
Hispanic or Latino 3.9% 2.2% 5.2%
Mexican 3.1% 1.6% 3.2%
Puerto Rican 0% 0% 0.4%
Cuban 0% 0% 0.1%
Other Hispanic / Latino 0.8% 0.6% 1.4%
Not Hispanic or Latino 96.1% 97.8% 94.8%
One race 94.3% 94% 90%
White 92.5% 92.8% 76.3%
Black or African American 1.5% 0.8% 10.9%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0.2% 0.2% 0.2%
Asian 0% 0.2% 2.1%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0% 0% 0.1%
Some Other Race 0% 0% 0.4%
Two or more races (Multiracial) 1.8% 3.8% 4.8%
Household & Families Composition
Household size, type, and family structure

Household structure

53.6% family
Family 53.6%
Non family 46.4%
% family households
Appleton City 53.6%
St. Clair County 62.5%
Missouri 62.1%

Average household size

2.1
persons per household
Appleton City
2.1
St. Clair County
2.31
Missouri
2.4

Household & Family COMPOSITION

Households
Percentage of Appleton City population
Appleton City St. Clair County Missouri
Total households 547 4,071 2,508,227
Average houshold size 2.1 2.31 2.4
Family households 293 2,544 1,558,009
Average family size 2.88 2.88 3.03
Married couple family 175 1,912 1,166,368
Other families 118 632 391,641
Male householder 23 243 115,975
Female householder 95 389 275,666
Non-family households 254 1,527 950,218
One-person households 248 1,292 781,034
Male householder 89 702 351,809
Senior (65+) living alone 53 377 107,203
Female householder 159 590 429,225
Senior (65+) living alone 104 390 215,073
Other living arrangements 6 235 169,184

Housing Profile

Housing stock, ownership, rentals, and cost burdens

Total housing units

642
housing units
Appleton City 642
St. Clair County 5,290
Missouri 2,825,287

Occupancy status

85.2% occupied
Occupied 85.2%
Vacant 14.8%
vacancy rate
Appleton City 14.8%
St. Clair County 23%
Missouri 11.2%
Housing Characteristics
How the housing supply is structured and used

Types of Housing unit

69.5%
Single family houses
Single family houses
69.5%
Apartments in multi-unit structures
22.3%
Mobile homes
8.1%
Boat, RV, van, etc
0%

Median Year Built

1972
Half of houses were built before 1972, and half after.
Historic ∙ 1939 or earlier
12.8%
Postwar & mid-century ∙ 1940 - 1969
30.7%
Late 20th century ∙ 1970 - 1999
43.5%
Modern ∙ 2000 or later
13%
Note: Median year built reflects occupied units only; distribution includes all units.

Housing Characteristics

Units, rooms & bedrooms
Physical characteristics of housing units
Appleton City St. Clair County Missouri
Rooms per unit
Median rooms 5.1 5.3 5.7
1–3 rooms 16.4% 11.2% 11.5%
4–6 rooms 61.7% 60.9% 53.4%
7+ rooms 22% 28% 35%
Bedrooms
No bedroom / studio 4.8% 1.6% 2%
1 bedroom 16.7% 9.7% 9.7%
2 bedrooms 21% 33.6% 26.1%
3 bedrooms 51.2% 37.5% 41.3%
4+ bedrooms 6.2% 17.6% 20.9%
At a glance
Median year built 1972 1978 1979
Total housing units 642 5,290 2,825,287
Occupancy Profile
Who is inside and how they use it

Homeownership

58% owners
Renter-occupied 42%
Owner-occupied 58%
homeownership rate
Appleton City 58%
St. Clair County 76%
Missouri 68.1%

Average household size

2.59
Owner-occupied
1.42
Renter-occupied
owner-occupied average size
Appleton City 2.59
St. Clair County 2.43
Missouri 2.54

Housing Characteristics

Occupied unit characteristics
Tenure, crowding, and utilities
Appleton City St. Clair County Missouri
Total occupied units 547 4,071 2,508,227
Year moved in
2020 or later 28.2% 18.4% 24.7%
2010 to 2019 39.9% 37.1% 40%
2000 to 2009 16.5% 22.8% 16.5%
1999 or earlier 15.5% 21.7% 18.8%
Occupants per room
1.00 or fewer 95.1% 95.2% 98.3%
1.01 to 1.50 4.9% 4.2% 1.2%
1.51 or more 0% 0.6% 0.5%
Vehicles availability
No vehicles 8.4% 5.6% 6.6%
1 vehicle 29.8% 28.6% 33%
2 vehicles 32.4% 31.6% 37.5%
3 or more vehicles 29.4% 34.2% 22.8%
House heating fuel used
Gas 34% 39.4% 57.7%
Electricity 64.5% 41.3% 38.8%
Solar 0% 0% 0.1%
Fuel oil, kerosene etc 0% 0% 0.2%
All other fuels 1.5% 19.3% 2.8%
No fuel used 0% 0% 0.4%
Selected characteristics
Lacking complete plumbing 0% 2.3% 0.4%
Lacking complete kitchen 4.4% 2.9% 0.8%
No telephone service available 0.9% 1.8% 0.9%
Housing Value
What owner-occupied units are worth

Median home value

$98,200
owner-occupied units
Median value(USD)
Appleton City
$98,200
St. Clair County
$157,100
Missouri
$230,300

Housing Cost Burden

17.1%
of homeowners with a mortgage are cost-burdened
% Cost-Burdened Households
Owners with a mortgage
17.1%
Owners without a mortgage
16.1%
Renters
33.9%
Note: Households spending 30% or more of their income on housing costs are considered cost-burdened.

Financial characteristics

Property value and housing costs
Tenure, crowding, and utilities
Appleton City St. Clair County Missouri
Property value
Median Value $98,200 $157,100 $230,300
Under $100,000 51.5% 29.9% 15.9%
$100,000 - $200,000 34.4% 33.2% 25.7%
$200,000 - $300,000 12.9% 17.1% 24.1%
$300,000 - $500,000 1.3% 11.1% 23.6%
$500,000 - $1,000,000 0% 6.8% 9.1%
$1,000,000 and more 0% 1.8% 1.6%
Owner-occupied households
With a mortgage 60.9% 44.3% 60.2%
Without a mortgage 39.1% 55.7% 39.8%
Median monthly owner costs
With a mortgage $896 $1,190 $1,524
Without a mortgage $456 $444 $546
Gross rent
Median rent $557 $622 $1,033

Education Profile

How educated is the community and how education pays off

Adults with a college degree

18.2%
of adults 25+ with a bachelor's degree or higher
Appleton City 18.2%
St. Clair County 14.7%
Missouri 32.4%

Adults without a high school diploma

12.5%
of adults (25+) without a high school diploma
Appleton City 12.5%
St. Clair County 14.1%
Missouri 8.2%
School Enrollment
Who is enrolled in school and at what level

School enrollment

312
population (age 3+) enrolled in school
Nursery / Preschool
4.5%
K–12
86.2%
College / Undergraduate
5.8%
Graduate / Professional
3.5%

College-going rate (18-24 yr olds)

11%
of 18-24-year-olds in college or graduate school
Appleton City
11%
St. Clair County
10%
Missouri
38.1%

Enrollment & school type

Enrollment levels, college-going rate, and public vs private school split
Population 3+ currently enrolled in a school
Appleton City St. Clair County Missouri
Total enrolled (age 3+) 312 1,914 1,440,482
Nursery / preschool 4.5% 8.9% 6.3%
K–12 86.2% 81.5% 69.4%
Kindergarten 3.2% 2.5% 5.1%
Elementary: Grades 1–4 18.6% 19% 20.5%
Elementary: Grades 5–8 31.1% 32.2% 21.7%
High School: Grades 9–12 33.3% 27.8% 22%
College or graduate school 9.3% 9.6% 24.3%
College, undergraduate 5.8% 7.1% 18.7%
Graduate, professional school 3.5% 2.5% 5.6%
College-going rate · 18-24 yr olds 11% 10% 38.1%
School type
Public school 91.7% 92.1% 80.3%
Private school 8.3% 7.9% 19.7%
Education Attainment by Level & Gender
What is the highest level of education completed among adults

Education attainment

823
population 25 years and over
Total adults (25+)
Less than 9th grade
2.9%
9th-12th, no diploma
9.6%
HS graduate
39.1%
Some college no degree
17.5%
Associates degree
12.6%
Bachelors degree
12.3%
Graduate or professional degree
6%

Attainment by gender

Male vs Female
Adults (25+) · Share within each education level
% male · % female
Less than 9th grade
75% · 25%
9th-12th, no diploma
50.6% · 49.4%
HS graduate
40.4% · 59.6%
Some college no degree
48.6% · 51.4%
Associates degree
31.7% · 68.3%
Bachelors degree
12.9% · 87.1%
Graduate or professional degree
34.7% · 65.3%

Educational Attainment Overview

Distribution and key education attainment rates for adults (25+)
Highest credential completed · adults 25+
Appleton City St. Clair County Missouri
Population (25+) 823 6,957 4,243,115
Less than 9th grade 2.9% 4% 2.7%
9th–12th, no diploma 9.6% 10.1% 5.5%
High school diploma or GED 39.1% 42.4% 30.2%
Some college, no degree 17.5% 20.5% 20.8%
Associate's degree 12.6% 8.4% 8.4%
Bachelor's degree or higher 18.2% 14.7% 32.4%
Bachelor's degree 12.3% 10.2% 19.8%
Graduate or professional 6% 4.5% 12.6%
High School or higher 87.5% 86% 91.9%
Earnings by education level
percentage as applicable

Median Earnings

$43,388
Median earnings for adults 25+, by level
Less than HS graduate
$41,563
HS graduate
$43,292
Some college or associates
$58,929
Bachelors degree
$43,250
Graduate or professional degree
$42,813

Poverty Rate

4.6%
for ages 25+, with bachelors degree or higher
Less than HS graduate
29%
HS graduate
9.2%
Some college or associates
17.3%
Bachelors degree or higher
4.6%

Outcomes by Education Level

Earnings and poverty rates across education levels (25+)
Adults 25+
Appleton City St. Clair County Missouri
Median earnings
Population 25+, with earnings $43,388 $40,914 $49,030
Less than high school graduate $41,563 $29,118 $32,024
High school graduate (includes equivalency) $43,292 $42,976 $38,607
Some college or associate's degree $58,929 $36,625 $44,914
Bachelor's degree $43,250 $42,414 $61,818
Graduate or professional degree $42,813 $65,870 $75,454
Poverty rates
Less than high school graduate 29% 24.8% 26.4%
High school graduate (includes equivalency) 9.2% 15.9% 14.4%
Some college or associate's degree 17.3% 12.9% 9.7%
Bachelor's degree or higher 4.6% 9.4% 4.3%

Economy & Employment

Jobs, industries, and workforce at a glance

Labor Force

Who is working, looking for work, and participating in the economy

Adult Population (16+)

1,010
residents 16 years and over
Appleton City 1,010
St. Clair County 7,817
Missouri 4,975,226

Employment-Population Ratio (EPOP)

Low High
57.2%
of residents age 16+ are employed
Appleton City 57.2%
St. Clair County 50.9%
Missouri 60.2%
Note: The Employment-Population Ratio (EPOP) measures the share of the population age 16 and over that is currently employed. Higher values indicate a larger proportion of residents holding jobs.
Labor Force Composition
Age and demographic makeup of the labor force

Median Age of Workers (16–64)

37.9
years ∙ half are younger than 37.9, half older
Appleton City
37.9
St. Clair County
41.8
Missouri
39.3
Note: Median worker age is based on adults age 16–64 who worked in the past 12 months.

Male-Female Labor Force Split

38.8% male
Male 38.8%
Female 61.2%
Female Share of Labor Force (%)
Appleton City 61.2
St. Clair County 45.6
Missouri 48.1

Labor force composition

Age and Gender Composition of the Labor Force (16+) in Appleton City
How the labor force age 16 and over is distributed across age groups and gender.
Appleton City St. Clair County Missouri
Total labor force 593 4,128 3,140,747
Age distribution
16 to 19 years 14.7% 6% 4.8%
20 to 24 years 12.1% 7% 10%
25 to 29 years 5.6% 8.8% 10.9%
30 to 34 years 11.1% 7.7% 11.2%
35 to 44 years 28.3% 21.6% 21.3%
45 to 54 years 11.5% 19.1% 18.9%
55 to 59 years 5.4% 12% 9%
60 to 64 years 4.6% 6.6% 7.6%
65 to 74 years 6.6% 8.9% 5.4%
75 years and over 0.2% 2.3% 1%
Gender composition
Male 38.8% 54.4% 51.9%
Female 61.2% 45.6% 48.1%
Labor Force Participation
How much of the working-age population is active in the labor force?

Labor Force Participation Rate (LFPR)

58.7%
of adults age 16+ are in the labor force
Appleton City
58.7%
St. Clair County
52.8%
Missouri
63.1%
Note: The Labor Force Participation Rate (LFPR) measures the share of the population age 16 and over that is working or looking for work.

Participation Gap · Male vs Female

60.1%
of males age 16+ are in the labor force
57.9%
of females age 16+ are in the labor force
Female LFPR (%)
Appleton City 57.9%
St. Clair County 49%
Missouri 59.3%
Note: LFPR measures the share of the male or female population age 16+ that is working or looking for work.

AGE & GENDER LFPR

Labor Force Participation Rate (LFPR) in Appleton City
Share of residents age 16+ working or seeking work, by age group, gender and race
Appleton City St. Clair County Missouri
LFPR by age group
16 to 19 years 75.7% 51.1% 46.2%
20 to 24 years 100% 77.7% 77.4%
25 to 29 years 82.5% 80% 85.6%
30 to 34 years 82.5% 63.6% 84.6%
35 to 44 years 97.7% 87% 84.2%
45 to 54 years 86.1% 73.5% 82.2%
55 to 59 years 74.4% 60% 72.7%
60 to 64 years 52.9% 43.6% 57.1%
65 to 74 years 29.3% 26.7% 25.7%
75 years and over 0.4% 8.6% 7%
LFPR by gender
Male 60.1% 56.5% 67.2%
Female 57.9% 49% 59.3%
LFPR by race, ethnicity
White 59.2% 53% 62.5%
Black or African American 11.1% 4.4% 63.5%
American Indian and Alaska Native 66.7% 69.2% 60.9%
Asian —% 29.4% 69.4%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander —% —% 66.6%
Some Other Race —% 43.1% 71.1%
Two or more races (Multiracial) 66.7% 59% 66.8%
Hispanic or Latino 81% 72.8% 71.6%
Note:
1. Race groups refer to individuals reporting a single race alone and may include people of Hispanic or Latino origin. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity and may include individuals of any race, so categories may overlap.
2. The Labor Force Participation Rate (LFPR) measures the share of the population age 16 and over that is working or looking for work.
Labor Force Status
Employment, unemployment, and labor force conditions

Unemployment Rate

2.4%
of the civilian labor force age 16+ is unemployed
Appleton City
2.4%
St. Clair County
3.3%
Missouri
4%
Note: Unemployment rate measures the share of the civilian labor force age 16+ that is jobless and seeking work. It excludes residents not in the labor force, such as retirees and students.

UNEMPLOYMENT GAP · MALE VS FEMALE

3.9%
of males age 16+ in civilian labor force are unemployed
1.4%
of females age 16+ in civilian labor force are unemployed
male unemployment rate
Appleton City 3.9%
St. Clair County 4.3%
Missouri 4%
Note: Male and female unemployment rates measure the share of each group's civilian labor force age 16+ that is unemployed and seeking work.

CIVILIAN UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Unemployment Rate in Appleton City
Share of the civilian labor force age 16+ that is unemployed, by age group, gender and race
Appleton City St. Clair County Missouri
By age group
16 to 19 years 1.1% 12.9% 11.4%
20 to 24 years 1.4% 10% 6.6%
25 to 29 years 0% 5.8% 4.5%
30 to 34 years 0% 9.2% 3.7%
35 to 44 years 4.8% 1.5% 3.3%
45 to 54 years 5.9% 0.8% 3.1%
55 to 59 years 0% 1.4% 2.8%
60 to 64 years 0% 0% 2.5%
65 to 74 years 0% 0% 2.7%
75 years and over 0% 0% 2.6%
By gender
Male 3.9% 4.3% 4%
Female 1.4% 2.2% 4%
By race, ethnicity
White 2.1% 2.9% 3.5%
Black or African American 0% 0% 7.5%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0% 0% 3.7%
Asian —% 0% 3.3%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander —% —% 4.2%
Some Other Race —% 0% 5.2%
Two or more races (Multiracial) 7.4% 11.6% 5.2%
Hispanic or Latino 2.9% 18.3% 4.2%
Note:
1. Race groups refer to individuals reporting a single race alone and may include people of Hispanic or Latino origin. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity and may include individuals of any race, so categories may overlap.
2.Unemployment rate measures the share of the civilian labor force age 16+ that is jobless and seeking work. It excludes residents not in the labor force, such as retirees and students.

Job Market

Where residents work, what types of employers they work for, and how they commute

Total employed population

578
employed residents 16 years and over
Employed population
Appleton City 578
St. Clair County 3,976
Missouri 2,995,281
Note: Total employed population refers to the civilian employed population age 16 and over, including both full-time and part-time workers.

Full-time employment rate

72%
of employed residents 16 and older
Full-time employment (%)
Appleton City 72%
St. Clair County 71%
Missouri 72%
Note: Total full-time employed population refers to civilians age 16 and over working full time throughout the year, excluding part-time workers.
Industries
The industries that employ Appleton City, MO workforce and shape the local economy

Top Industry

About 1 in 4 workers
are employed in Health care and social assistance
Top 3 Industries % of total workers
Health care and social assistance 27.5%
Retail trade 16.3%
Transportation and warehousing 9%
Note: Percentages reflect the share of the total civilian employed population age 16+ working in each industry, including both full-time and part-time workers.

Top industry by gender

Male
Transportation and warehousing employs the most men — 23.6% of 220 employed male workers
Female
Health care and social assistance employs the most women — 40.5% of 358 employed female workers
Note: Percentages reflect the share of employed males or females age 16+ working in each industry, including both full-time and part-time workers.

Industries Distribution Table

Employment Distribution by Industries in Appleton City
Share of employed residents 16 and older · by industry
Appleton City St. Clair County Missouri
Total employed population 578 3,976 2,995,281
Agriculture and mining
Agriculture 2.1% 7.3% 1.5%
Mining and logging 1.2% 0.2% 0.2%
Construction 1% 11.8% 6.8%
Manufacturing 7.4% 6.1% 11.3%
Wholesale trade 0% 1.8% 2.3%
Retail trade 16.3% 13% 11.3%
Transportation and utilities
Transportation and warehousing 9% 8.8% 4.9%
Utilities 0% 2.6% 1%
Information 0.5% 1.2% 1.5%
Financial activities
Finance and Insurance 4.2% 2.5% 5.6%
Real estate and leasing 0% 0.5% 1.6%
Professional and business services
Professional and technical services 3.3% 5.5% 6.6%
Corporate management 0% 0% 0.1%
Administrative and waste services 4.5% 2.8% 3.7%
Education and health services
Educational services 7.8% 6.5% 9.3%
Health care and social assistance 27.5% 14.2% 15.1%
Leisure and hospitality
Arts and recreation 1.9% 0.7% 1.8%
Accommodation and food services 1.7% 3.7% 6.3%
Other services 7.4% 5.3% 4.8%
Government 4.2% 5.4% 4.3%
Note: Percentages reflect the share of the total civilian employed population age 16+ working in each industry, including both full-time and part-time workers. Percentages are rounded for readability and may not sum to 100%.
Type of Employer
Whether residents work for private companies, government agencies, or are self-employed

Employment by employer type

84.8% Private
Government 9.9%
Private Employment 84.8%
Self Employed 5.4%
Private employment (%)
Appleton City 84.8%
St. Clair County 68.6%
Missouri 77.6%
Note: Percentages reflect the share of the civilian employed population age 16+ by type of employer, including private-sector workers, government employees, and the self-employed.

Self-employed workers

5.4%
of the workers are self-employed
Category % of total workers
Incorporated business 1.7%
Unincorporated business 3.6%
Unpaid family workers 0%
Note: Percentages reflect the share of self-employed and unpaid family workers within the civilian employed population age 16+, excluding private-sector and government employees. Percentages are rounded for readability and may not add up.

Type of employer

Employment distribution by employer type in Appleton City
Share of employed population 16 and older · by class of worker
Appleton City St. Clair County Missouri
Private wage & salary 84.8% 68.6% 77.6%
For-profit company employees 71.5% 62.1% 67.2%
Not-for-profit employees 13.3% 6.5% 10.4%
Self-employed 5.4% 15.2% 9.2%
Incorporated business 1.7% 3.1% 3.3%
Unincorporated business 3.6% 11.8% 5.7%
Unpaid family workers 0% 0.3% 0.2%
Government 9.9% 16.2% 13.2%
Local government 9.5% 11.5% 6.7%
State government 0% 3.8% 3.9%
Federal government 0.3% 0.8% 2.6%
Note: Percentages reflect the share of the civilian employed population age 16+ by type of employer, including private-sector workers, government employees, and the self-employed. Percentages are rounded for readability and may not sum to 100%.
Commute & Job Access
How residents commute to work and how long their daily travel takes

Work From Home Rate

7.5% WFH
Work from home 7.5%
Commute to work 92.5%
Working from home (%)
Appleton City 7.5%
St. Clair County 8.8%
Missouri 13%
Note: Percentages reflect workers age 16+ by work commute type, including those working from home and those commuting to a workplace.

Travel Time to Work

22.8 minutes
mean one-way travel time for commuters
Mean travel time (minutes)
Appleton City 22.8
St. Clair County 28.4
Missouri 23.5
Note: Mean travel time measures the average one-way commute in minutes for employed residents 16+ who commute to work. It excludes those who worked from home.

Commute Patterns

Means of transportation and travel time to work in Appleton City
Employed residents 16+.
Appleton City St. Clair County Missouri
Total employed population 578 3,976 2,995,281
Worked from home 7.5% 8.8% 13%
Drove Alone 74.8% 75.5% 74.8%
Carpooled 14.1% 13.7% 8.1%
Public transportation 0% 0.2% 0.8%
Walked 3.1% 1.4% 1.8%
Bicycle, taxi & other means 0.6% 0.4% 1.4%
Commuting population 484 3,550 2,574,505
Mean travel time (minutes) 22.8 28.4 23.5
Less than 5 minutes 19.4% 6.2% 3.7%
5 to 14 minutes 33.5% 25.9% 26.1%
15 to 29 minutes 17.1% 31.5% 39.1%
30 to 44 minutes 14.5% 19.1% 19.5%
45 to 59 minutes 4.3% 4.8% 6.2%
60 to 89 minutes 5.2% 6.5% 3.5%
90 minutes or more 6% 6.1% 1.9%
Note: Means of transportation distribution shows the share of employed residents 16+ by how they primarily get to work. Travel time distribution and mean travel time are calculated only for commuting residents — those who did not work from home. Percentages are rounded for readability and may not sum to 100%.

Wages & Earnings

What employed residents earn — by industry, occupation, and type of employer

Median Earnings

$43,613
median annual earnings · full-time year-round workers
Median annual earnings
Appleton City $43,613
St. Clair County $45,333
Missouri $56,112
Note: Median earnings reflect annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older. Part-time and part-year workers are excluded.

Gender earnings gap

95 ¢
per $1 earned by men
women earning per $1 earned by male
Appleton City 95¢
St. Clair County 84¢
Missouri 80¢
Note: Gender earnings gap measures how much women earn for every $1 earned by men, among full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older.
Top Earnings By industry
How median earnings vary across the industries where Appleton City, MO workers are employed

Highest-paying industry

$62,250
Workers in Professional and technical services report the highest median earnings
Top Industries Median annual earnings
Professional and technical services $62,250
Transportation and warehousing $60,938
Manufacturing $44,333
Note:
1. Median earnings reflect annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, based on the worker's industry of employment.
2. Industry categories are based on the NAICS classification system.

Highest-paying industry by gender

Male
Men working in Transportation and warehousing earn the highest median earnings — $60,938, compared to $45,625 for all employed men
Female
Women working in Professional and technical services earn the highest median earnings — $61,500, compared to $43,324 for all employed women
Note:
1. Median earnings reflect annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, by industry and gender.
2. Industry categories are based on the NAICS classification system.

Earnings Distribution Table

Earnings by industry in Appleton City
Median annual earnings · full-time, year-round workers 16 and older · by industry
Appleton City St. Clair County Missouri
Median Earnings $43,613 $45,333 $56,112
Agriculture and mining
Agriculture $— $34,942 $49,131
Mining and logging $— $— $73,499
Construction $— $44,191 $60,924
Manufacturing $44,333 $57,708 $59,823
Wholesale trade $— $39,643 $62,116
Retail trade $24,500 $43,269 $41,922
Transportation and utilities
Transportation and warehousing $60,938 $77,788 $59,213
Utilities $— $98,438 $86,270
Information $— $53,073 $68,317
Financial activities
Finance and Insurance $43,750 $43,333 $72,753
Real estate and leasing $— $— $60,216
Professional and business services
Professional and technical services $62,250 $58,500 $82,861
Corporate management $— $— $95,189
Administrative and waste services $40,833 $38,906 $45,976
Education and health services
Educational services $38,750 $41,563 $54,084
Health care and social assistance $43,438 $43,906 $52,249
Leisure and hospitality
Arts and recreation $— $38,750 $45,108
Accommodation and food services $— $33,375 $34,556
Other services $36,250 $48,973 $47,522
Government $— $26,125 $59,421
Note:
1. Earnings reflect median annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, by industry of employment.
2. Industry categories are based on the NAICS classification system.
Top Earnings By Employer Type
How median earnings vary depending on whether residents work for private businesses, government agencies, or are self-employed

Highest-paying employer type

$70,000
Workers in Local government roles report the highest median earnings
Top employer types Median annual earnings
Local government $70,000
Own incorporated business $67,500
Nonprofit organization $44,875
Note: Median earnings reflect annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, by class of worker.

Highest-paying employer type by gender

Male
Men in Private company roles earn the highest median earnings — $43,438, compared to $45,625 for all employed men
Female
Women in Nonprofit organization roles earn the highest median earnings — $52,500, compared to $43,324 for all employed women
Note: Median earnings reflect annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, by employer type and gender.

Earnings by employer type

Earnings by employer type in Appleton City
Median annual earnings · full-time, year-round workers 16 and older · by employer type
Appleton City St. Clair County Missouri
Private wage & salary
For-profit company employees $43,208 $46,538 $56,083
Not-for-profit employees $44,875 $61,042 $59,344
Self-employed
Incorporated business $67,500 $67,045 $64,632
Unincorporated business $— $43,500 $46,934
Government
Local government $70,000 $34,896 $53,142
State government $— $52,981 $51,426
Federal government $— $43,750 $71,753
Note: Earnings reflect median annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, by class of worker.
Top Earnings By Occupations
How median earnings vary across the occupations Appleton City, MO workers hold

Highest-paying occupation

$83,438
Workers in Transportation occupation report the highest median earnings
Top occupation groups Median annual earnings
Transportation $83,438
Doctors, nurses and medical professionals $73,333
Business and finance $60,750
Note:
1. Median earnings reflect annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, by occupation group.
2. Occupation groups follow the 2018 Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) system.

Highest-paying occupation by gender

Male
Among employed men, workers in Transportation occupations earn the highest median earnings — $83,438 versus $45,625 overall
Female
Among employed women, workers in Business and finance occupations earn the highest median earnings — $60,750 versus $43,324 overall
Note:
1. Median earnings reflect annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, by occupation group and gender.
2. Occupation groups follow the 2018 Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) system.

Earnings by occupation

Earnings by occupation in Appleton City
Median annual earnings · full-time, year-round workers 16 and older · by occupation
Appleton City St. Clair County Missouri
Median earnings(Total) $43,613 $45,333 $56,112
Management and business
Management $38,750 $54,207 $81,674
Business and finance $60,750 $25,417 $74,836
Technology and science
Computer and math $— $— $90,446
Architecture and engineering $— $— $90,820
Sciences $— $— $68,675
Education, legal, and arts
Community and Social Service $— $52,500 $50,599
Legal $— $70,893 $92,427
Education, Training and Library $43,304 $42,917 $51,872
Arts, design and media $— $— $59,032
Healthcare
Doctors, Nurses & Medical Professionals $73,333 $67,331 $84,685
Health technicians $— $41,429 $48,865
Healthcare support $28,250 $30,489 $34,528
Protective Service
Firefighting and emergency services $— $37,222 $53,501
Law enforcement $— $27,250 $58,819
Other services
Food preparation and serving $— $25,781 $30,135
Building and grounds cleaning $41,771 $39,375 $35,160
Personal care and service $— $18,750 $34,241
Sales and office
Sales $51,875 $41,250 $55,512
Office and Administrative Support $44,040 $44,263 $44,353
Trades and natural resources
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry $— $43,750 $40,462
Construction and extraction $— $44,116 $57,206
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair $44,063 $58,750 $59,351
Production and transportation
Production $42,917 $65,203 $48,370
Transportation $83,438 $69,250 $54,863
Material moving $14,667 $38,000 $37,827
Note:
1. Earnings reflect median annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, by occupation.
2. Occupation groups follow the 2018 Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) system.

Income & Financial Security

Earnings, income distribution, and economic pressure points

Household Income

What households earn, where income comes from, and how household structure shapes earnings

Median Household Income

$49,036
Median household income in Appleton City
Median household income (USD)
Appleton City
$49,036
St. Clair County
$53,043
Missouri
$70,702
Note:
1. Based on income across all household types in Appleton City, including family and non-family households.
2. Median household income represents the midpoint of household incomes, with half of households earning more and half earning less.
3. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Per capita income

$27,269
Per capita income in Appleton City
Per capita income (USD)
Appleton City
$27,269
St. Clair County
$29,315
Missouri
$39,695
Note:
1. Based on income across all residents in Appleton City, per capita income represents the average income per person, calculated by dividing total income by the total population, including adults and children.
2. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.
Income level
How household income, per-capita income, and local earnings compare to broader benchmarks

Mean Household Income

$59,585
Average household income in Appleton City
Avg household income (USD)
Appleton City
$59,585
St. Clair County
$69,413
Missouri
$96,247
Note:
1. Based on income across all household types in Appleton City, including family and non-family households, mean household income is the average of all household incomes and is often higher than the median due to the influence of higher-income households.
2. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Mean vs median household income

$59,585
Mean household income
$49,036
Median household income
Mean-median gap (USD)
Appleton City $10,549
St. Clair County $16,370
Missouri $25,545
Note:
1. A larger mean-median gap indicates greater income inequality, as it generally signals a wider concentration of income at the upper end of the distribution.
2. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Income Level

Household and per capita income in Appleton City
Household, family, non-family, and per-capita income measures compared across Appleton City and peer geographies.
Appleton City St. Clair County Missouri
Total households 547 4,071 2,508,227
Median household income $49,036 $53,043 $70,702
Mean household income $59,585 $69,413 $96,247
Mean-median gap $10,549 $16,370 $25,545
Family households 293 2,544 1,558,009
Median family income $65,625 $69,120 $91,360
Mean family income $79,230 $84,894 $117,375
Mean-median gap $13,605 $15,774 $26,015
Non-family households 254 1,527 950,218
Median non-family income $24,189 $31,647 $41,464
Mean non-family income $33,356 $40,044 $57,541
Mean-median gap $9,167 $8,397 $16,077
Other Benchmarks
Per capita income $27,269 $29,315 $39,695
Note:
1. Household, family, and non-family income measures are based on their respective household types.
2. Per capita income is based on all residents and represents total income divided by the total population, including adults and children.
3. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.
Income sources
Where household income comes from, including wages, retirement income, and public assistance

Households with earnings

64.4%
of households have wages, salaries, or self-employment income
% households with earnings
Appleton City
64.4%
St. Clair County
64.3%
Missouri
76%
Note: Includes households where at least one member received wages, salaries, or net self-employment income during the year.

Transfer income dependency

Social Security
43.7% of households (239) receive Social Security income, with an average annual benefit of $18,110
SSI (disability)
3.3% of households (18) receive Supplemental Security Income (SSI), with an average annual benefit of $11,272
Cash Assistance
0.9% of households (5) receive cash public assistance income, with an average annual amount of $11,272
SNAP / Food Stamps
12.8% of households (70) receive SNAP (food stamp) benefits.
Note: Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Income Sources

Income sources for households in Appleton City
Share of households receiving each income type
Appleton City St. Clair County Missouri
Total households 547 4,071 2,508,227
Wage-based income
With earnings 64% 64% 76%
Retirement and disability income
Social security 44% 47% 33%
Average social security income $18,110 $20,768 $23,786
Retirement income 19% 27% 26%
Average retirement income $17,247 $21,171 $28,692
SSI (Supplemental security) 3% 6% 5%
Average SSI income $11,272 $10,616 $11,181
Public assistance
SNAP / food stamps 13% 14% 10%
Cash assistance 1% 1% 2%
Note:
1. Percentages reflect the share of households receiving each income type during the year.
2. Categories are not mutually exclusive; households may receive more than one income type.
3. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.
Income by household type
How income levels vary across different household and family structures

Median income by household type

$65,625
Family households earn $65,625, compared to $24,189 for those living alone or with non-relatives.
Median household income (USD)
All households
$49,036
Family households
$65,625
Nonfamily households
$24,189
Note:
1. Family households include two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption. Nonfamily households include people living alone or with unrelated individuals.
2. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Median income by family type

$81,250
Married-couple families earn $81,250, compared to $48,944 for single-parent and other family types.
Median household income (USD)
All family households
$65,625
Married-couple families
$81,250
Other family types
$48,944
Note:
1. Family households include two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption.
2. Other family types include single-parent households and families headed by a householder with no spouse present.
3. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Income By Household Type

Median income by household and family size in Appleton City
Median household and family income by household size in Appleton City, compared with peer geographies.
Appleton City St. Clair County Missouri
Total households 547 4,071 2,508,227
Household income by size
1-person $23,986 $26,278 $36,748
2-person $65,250 $66,528 $80,893
3-person $90,000 $62,500 $97,086
4-person $48,750 $91,750 $111,019
5-person $90,313 $121,250 $107,879
6-person $— $88,000 $105,164
7-person or more $— $76,633 $108,650
Total families 293 2,544 1,558,009
Family income by size
2-person $61,875 $63,846 $80,027
3-person $89,375 $61,809 $95,828
4-person $48,869 $91,250 $113,137
5-person $90,625 $114,348 $108,997
6-person $— $47,500 $104,707
7-person or more $— $76,552 $107,366
Note:
1. Household and family size includes all people living in the unit.
2. Family households include two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption.
3. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Income Distribution

How income is distributed across households and how evenly earnings are shared

Income Concentration

45.45%
of all household income is held by the top 20% of households
Bottom 20%
4.77%
of all household income
Top 20%
45.45%
of all household income
Key insights
  • The top fifth of households earn nearly half of all income in the area. The bottom fifth hold just 4.77% — meaning the top 20% hold 9.5 times the income share of the bottom 20%.
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Note:
1. Income shares are calculated by dividing each group's aggregate income by total household income. All households are ranked from lowest to highest and divided into five equal groups of 20%.
2. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

The Top 5%

$219,177
is the average income among the top 5% of households
Bottom 40% combined
14.56%
of all household income
Top 5% alone
18.39%
of all household income
Key insights
  • The top 5% of households earn an average of $219,177 and hold 18.39% of all household income — more than the entire bottom 40% of households combined, who hold just 14.56%
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Note:
1. The top 5% threshold represents the minimum income needed to rank among the highest-earning 5% of households. Average income figures reflect the mean within each group.
2. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.
Income ranges
The distribution of households across income ranges and how the local profile compares

Income Distribution

Under $50K
53.4%
$50K - $100K
32.7%
$100K - $150K
9.9%
$150K - $200K
3.1%
Over $200K
0.9%
Note:
1. Income ranges reflect gross household income before taxes. Percentages reflect the share of all households falling within each range.
2. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Households earning $100K or more

13.9%
of all households, 76 in total, earn $100,000 or more
% $100k+
Appleton City 13.9%
St. Clair County 20.9%
Missouri 34%
Note: Share reflects the percentage of all households with total annual income of $100,000 or more, based on gross household income before taxes.

Household income brackets

Household income brackets in Appleton City
Distribution of households across income ranges, with cumulative shares in Appleton City, compared with peer geographies.
Appleton City St. Clair County Missouri
Median household income $49,036 $53,043 $70,702
Income bracket
Less than $10,000 2.7% 5.7% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 7.7% 7% 3.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 17.4% 10% 7.1%
$25,000 to $34,999 7.3% 10.6% 7.8%
$35,000 to $49,999 18.3% 14.6% 11.9%
$50,000 to $74,999 23.2% 19.5% 17.4%
$75,000 to $99,999 9.5% 11.7% 13.2%
$100,000 to $149,999 9.9% 14.2% 17.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 3.1% 3.4% 8.2%
$200,000 or more 0.9% 3.3% 8.7%
Cumulative Shares
Share below $35,000 35.1% 33.3% 23.6%
Share below $75,000 76.6% 67.4% 52.9%
Share above $100,000 13.9% 20.9% 34%
Note:
1. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.
Income inequality
How evenly income is distributed within the community and how inequality compares with broader geographies

Gini Index of Income Inequality

Low High
0.41
Scale: 0 (Perfect Equality) – 1 (Perfect Inequality)
Gini index
Appleton City 0.41
St. Clair County 0.45
Missouri 0.47
Note: The Gini Index measures the distribution of income across households. Values range from 0 (perfect equality) to 1 (perfect inequality), with higher values indicating greater income inequality.

Earnings Gap

$135,411
is the average income of the top 20% of households
Avg income for top 20% ($)
Appleton City
$135,411
St. Clair County
$167,110
Missouri
$241,020
Key insights
Note:
1. Income shares are calculated by dividing each group's aggregate income by total household income. All households are ranked from lowest to highest and divided into five equal groups of 20%.
2. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Household income distribution

Household income distribution by income groups — upper limits, mean incomes, and income shares in Appleton City
Distribution of household income across five equal groups
Appleton City St. Clair County Missouri
Highest household income in each group ($)
Bottom 20% $19,886 $21,993 $30,464
Lower 20% $43,375 $43,420 $55,996
Middle 20% $58,050 $67,971 $87,668
Upper 20% $85,115 $103,086 $137,691
Top 5% threshold $134,608 $160,411 $249,759
Average household income within each group ($)
Bottom 20% $14,207 $12,173 $16,216
Lower 20% $29,163 $32,575 $42,961
Middle 20% $49,453 $53,714 $71,048
Upper 20% $69,690 $81,490 $109,991
Top 20% $135,411 $167,110 $241,020
Top 5% $219,177 $286,956 $429,588
Share of total income (%)
Bottom 20% 4.77% 3.51% 3.37%
Lower 20% 9.79% 9.39% 8.93%
Middle 20% 16.6% 15.48% 14.76%
Upper 20% 23.39% 23.48% 22.86%
Top 20% 45.45% 48.15% 50.08%
Top 5% 18.39% 20.67% 22.32%
Note:
1. All households are ranked by income from lowest to highest and divided into five equal groups, each representing 20% of households.
2. Bottom 20% = the lowest-earning 20% of households; Top 20% = the highest-earning 20%.
3. The top 5% threshold is the minimum income needed to be among the highest-earning 5% of households.
4. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.
Income by race & ethnicity
How household income levels vary across racial and ethnic groups within the area

Median Household Income · White vs. Black Households

*The Census Bureau did not publish median household income by race data for Appleton City due to an insufficient number of sample cases to produce reliable estimates.
White
Among the 522 White households (95.4% of all households), the median household income is $48,778.
Black
Among the 2 Black or African American households (0.4% of all households), the median household income is $—.
Note:
1. White and Black race groups refer to individuals reporting a single race alone and may include people of Hispanic or Latino origin.
2. Median household income figures reflect all households regardless of employment status of the householder.
3. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Income by race and ethnicity

Median Household Income by race and Hispanic origin in Appleton City
Median household income by race and Hispanic origin, compared to the St. Clair County and Missouri.
Appleton City St. Clair County Missouri
All Residents $49,036 $53,043 $70,702
White $48,778 $55,183 $74,538
Black or African American $— $— $47,941
American Indian and Alaska Native $— $— $60,741
Asian $— $— $95,651
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander $— $— $63,490
Some Other Race $— $— $64,423
Two or more races (Multiracial) $67,813 $17,635 $64,327
Hispanic or Latino $68,646 $61,705 $63,809
Note:
1. Race groups refer to individuals reporting a single race alone and may include people of Hispanic or Latino origin.
2. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity and may include individuals of any race, so categories may overlap.
3. Median household income figures reflect all households regardless of employment status of the householder.
4. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Poverty

Poverty levels across the community and the groups most affected

Poverty Rate

10.9%
10.9% of residents, or 123 people, live below the poverty line.
% poverty rate
Appleton City
10.9%
St. Clair County
14.7%
Missouri
12.6%
Note: The poverty rate reflects the share of the total population with income below the federal poverty threshold, as defined by the U.S. Census Bureau.

Working Poor

6.2%
6.2% of full-time, year-round workers, or 26 people, earn below the poverty line despite working full time.
% full-time workers in poverty
Appleton City
6.2%
St. Clair County
2.8%
Missouri
2.5%
Note: The working poor rate measures the share of full-time, year-round civilian workers age 16+ whose income falls below the federal poverty threshold, as defined by the U.S. Census Bureau.
Poverty levels
How widespread poverty is within the area and how local levels compare with broader geographies

CHILD POVERTY RATE

8.2%
8.2% of children under 18, or 19 children, live below the poverty line.
Child poverty rate (%)
Appleton City
8.2%
St. Clair County
15%
Missouri
15.8%
Note: Child poverty rate reflects the share of residents under age 18 with household income below the federal poverty threshold, as defined by the U.S. Census Bureau.

SENIOR POVERTY RATE

14.4%
14.4% of adults aged 65 and older, or 42 seniors, live below the poverty line.
Senior poverty rate (%)
Appleton City
14.4%
St. Clair County
15.2%
Missouri
10.4%
Note: Senior poverty rate reflects the share of residents aged 65 and over with income below the federal poverty threshold, as defined by the U.S. Census Bureau.

Poverty Rates

Poverty distribution by age, sex, and work engagement
Share of population below the federal poverty level
Appleton City St. Clair County Missouri
Overall poverty rate 10.9% 14.7% 12.6%
Poverty by age
Under 18 years 8.2% 15% 15.8%
Under 5 years 13.3% 8.5% 17.6%
5 to 17 years 7.5% 17.3% 15.2%
18 to 64 years 10.1% 14.3% 12%
18 to 34 years 11.7% 12.5% 15.1%
35 to 64 years 8.9% 15.1% 10.3%
65 years and over 14.4% 15.2% 10.4%
Poverty by sex
Male 10.6% 12% 11.4%
Female 11% 17.5% 13.7%
Poverty by work engagement
Worked full time, year-round 6.2% 2.8% 2.5%
Worked part time or part year 7.1% 17% 16.2%
Did not work 20.2% 24.1% 21.5%
Note:
1. Poverty thresholds are set annually by the U.S. Census Bureau and vary by household size and composition.
2. Work engagement categories are based on weeks and hours worked in the prior 12 months.
Poverty by household type
How poverty rates vary across family structures and household types

Poverty by household type

12.4%
of all households are below the poverty level
poverty rate (%)
All households
12.4%
Family
6.8%
Nonfamily
18.9%
Key insights
Note:
1. Family households include two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption.
2. Nonfamily households include people living alone or with unrelated individuals.
3. Poverty thresholds are set annually by the U.S. Census Bureau and vary by household size and composition.

Poverty among family households

6.8%
of families are below the poverty level
poverty rate (%)
All families
6.8%
Married-couple
5.7%
Other families
8.5%
Key insights
Note:
1. Married-couple families and other families are subsets of family households, which include two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption.
2. Other family types are predominantly single-parent households.
3. Poverty thresholds are set annually by the U.S. Census Bureau and vary by household size and composition.

Poverty by household type

Poverty rates by household type and age of householder in Appleton City
Share of households below the federal poverty level by type and householder age
Appleton City St. Clair County Missouri
FAMILY HOUSEHOLDS
All ages 6.8% 11.6% 8.4%
Householder under 25 years 3.3% 14.3% 23.4%
Householder 25 to 44 years 4.7% 11.9% 11.6%
Householder 45 to 64 years 20.4% 13.3% 6%
Householder 65 years and over 3.1% 9.5% 5.5%
NON FAMILY HOUSEHOLDS
All ages 18.9% 25.3% 20.4%
Householder under 25 years 0% 28% 34%
Householder 25 to 44 years 18.2% 11.4% 13.5%
Householder 45 to 64 years 11.1% 23.6% 23.8%
Householder 65 years and over 23.6% 28% 19.3%
Note:
1. Family households include two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption.
2. Nonfamily households include people living alone or with unrelated individuals.
3. Householder age reflects the age of the person in whose name the housing unit is owned or rented.
4. Poverty thresholds are set annually by the U.S. Census Bureau and vary by household size and composition.
Poverty by race & ethnicity
How poverty rates vary across racial and ethnic groups and how those differences compare locally

Poverty by race — Black vs. White

White
10.4% of White residents, or 112 people, live below the poverty line.
Black
0% of Black or African American residents, or 0 people, live below the poverty line.
Note:
1. White and Black race groups refer to individuals reporting a single race alone and may include people of Hispanic or Latino origin.
2. Poverty thresholds are set annually by the U.S. Census Bureau and vary by household size and composition.

Poverty by race and ethnicity

Poverty rates by race and Hispanic origin in Appleton City
Share of population below the federal poverty level in Appleton City and peer geographies.
Appleton City St. Clair County Missouri
All Residents 10.9% 14.7% 12.6%
White 10.4% 12.9% 10.6%
Black or African American 0% 15.4% 23.6%
American Indian and Alaska Native 100% 62.5% 16.6%
Asian —% 0% 11.8%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander —% —% 12.6%
Some Other Race —% 42.3% 18.8%
Two or more races (Multiracial) 15.7% 44.5% 16.2%
Hispanic or Latino 10.4% 42% 17.8%
Note:
1. Race groups refer to individuals reporting a single race alone and may include people of Hispanic or Latino origin.
2. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity and may include individuals of any race, so categories may overlap.
3. Poverty thresholds are set annually by the U.S. Census Bureau and vary by household size and composition.

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