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South Gifford, MO

Facts, statistics and data on population, demographics, income, economy, housing and education
Village in Macon County, MO, US
Last updated
Key Indicators
A quick look at key numbers

Population

15
Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2020-2024 5-Year Estimates

Median Age

60.5
years ∙ half population younger than 60.5, half older

Diversity Index

Low High
33.8%
chance two random people differ in race and ethnicity

Nativity

0%
foreign-born population
100%Native
0% Foreign-born

Geographic Context

Location, size, and surroundings

About

South Gifford is a village within Macon County, Missouri, United States.
Location
Village in Macon County, MO, US
Co-ordinates
DEC40.027477° N, 92.684951° W
DMS40° 01′ 38.92″ N, 92° 41′ 05.82″ W

Population Density & area

73.17/sq mi (28.3/km²)
Total Area
0.206 sq mi (0.532 km²)
Land Area
0.205 sq mi (0.53 km²) · 99.54%
Water Area
0.001 sq mi (0.002 km²) · 0.46%

Demographics & Living

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

Population Composition

Key characteristics of the population

Sex Distribution

73.3% male
Male 73.3%
Female 26.7%
males per 100 females
South Gifford 275
Macon County 96.8
Missouri 97.2

Nativity

0%
foreign-born population
100%Native
0% Foreign-born
% Foreign-born
South Gifford 0%
Macon County 0.7%
Missouri 4.5%
Age Distribution
How the population is spread across age groups

Median Age

60.5
years ∙ half population younger than 60.5, half older
South Gifford
60.5
Macon County
43.5
Missouri
39

Dependency ratio

Low High
66.7
dependents per 100 working-age adults
South Gifford 66.7
Macon County 83
Missouri 67.3

AGE DISTRIBUTION

Distribution of age group
Median age
South Gifford Macon County Missouri
Age Group
Children (Under 18) 6.7% 23.1% 22.3%
Working age (18-64) 60% 54.6% 59.8%
Senior (65+) 33.3% 22.3% 17.9%
Dependency ratio
Total dependency ratio 66.7 83 67.3
Child dependency ratio 11.1 42.2 37.4
Old-age dependency ratio 55.6 40.8 29.9
Racial & Ethnic Composition
Racial and ethnic makeup and how it compares

Race & Ethnicity

White
80%
Black
0%
Asian
0%
Hispanic
13.3%
Other
6.7%
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
33.8%
chance two random people differ in race and ethnicity
South Gifford 33.8%
Macon County 15.2%
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 South Gifford population
South Gifford Macon County Missouri
Hispanic or Latino 13.3% 1.9% 5.2%
Mexican 13.3% 1.8% 3.2%
Puerto Rican 0% 0% 0.4%
Cuban 0% 0% 0.1%
Other Hispanic / Latino 0% 0% 1.4%
Not Hispanic or Latino 86.7% 98.1% 94.8%
One race 80% 94.8% 90%
White 80% 92% 76.3%
Black or African American 0% 1.8% 10.9%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0% 0.1% 0.2%
Asian 0% 0.6% 2.1%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0% 0% 0.1%
Some Other Race 0% 0.2% 0.4%
Two or more races (Multiracial) 6.7% 3.3% 4.8%
Household & Families Composition
Household size, type, and family structure

Household structure

62.5% family
Family 62.5%
Non family 37.5%
% family households
South Gifford 62.5%
Macon County 64.3%
Missouri 62.1%

Average household size

1.88
persons per household
South Gifford
1.88
Macon County
2.46
Missouri
2.4

Household & Family COMPOSITION

Households
Percentage of South Gifford population
South Gifford Macon County Missouri
Total households 8 6,067 2,508,227
Average houshold size 1.88 2.46 2.4
Family households 5 3,901 1,558,009
Average family size 2.4 3.1 3.03
Married couple family 2 3,187 1,166,368
Other families 3 714 391,641
Male householder 3 270 115,975
Female householder 0 444 275,666
Non-family households 3 2,166 950,218
One-person households 3 1,887 781,034
Male householder 1 866 351,809
Senior (65+) living alone 0 393 107,203
Female householder 2 1,021 429,225
Senior (65+) living alone 2 567 215,073
Other living arrangements 0 279 169,184

Housing Profile

Housing stock, ownership, rentals, and cost burdens

Total housing units

13
housing units
South Gifford 13
Macon County 7,419
Missouri 2,825,287

Occupancy status

61.5% occupied
Occupied 61.5%
Vacant 38.5%
vacancy rate
South Gifford 38.5%
Macon County 18.2%
Missouri 11.2%
Housing Characteristics
How the housing supply is structured and used

Types of Housing unit

92.3%
Single family houses
Single family houses
92.3%
Apartments in multi-unit structures
0%
Mobile homes
7.7%
Boat, RV, van, etc
0%

Median Year Built

1964
Half of houses were built before 1964, and half after.
Historic ∙ 1939 or earlier
15.4%
Postwar & mid-century ∙ 1940 - 1969
69.3%
Late 20th century ∙ 1970 - 1999
15.4%
Modern ∙ 2000 or later
0%
Note: Median year built reflects occupied units only; distribution includes all units.

Housing Characteristics

Units, rooms & bedrooms
Physical characteristics of housing units
South Gifford Macon County Missouri
Rooms per unit
Median rooms 6 6 5.7
1–3 rooms 7.7% 12.5% 11.5%
4–6 rooms 69.2% 49.6% 53.4%
7+ rooms 23.1% 37.9% 35%
Bedrooms
No bedroom / studio 7.7% 5.7% 2%
1 bedroom 7.7% 7.2% 9.7%
2 bedrooms 53.8% 24.5% 26.1%
3 bedrooms 30.8% 46.1% 41.3%
4+ bedrooms 0% 16.4% 20.9%
At a glance
Median year built 1964 1975 1979
Total housing units 13 7,419 2,825,287
Occupancy Profile
Who is inside and how they use it

Homeownership

100% owners
Renter-occupied 0%
Owner-occupied 100%
homeownership rate
South Gifford 100%
Macon County 76.8%
Missouri 68.1%

Average household size

1.88
Owner-occupied
Renter-occupied
owner-occupied average size
South Gifford 1.88
Macon County 2.61
Missouri 2.54

Housing Characteristics

Occupied unit characteristics
Tenure, crowding, and utilities
South Gifford Macon County Missouri
Total occupied units 8 6,067 2,508,227
Year moved in
2020 or later 62.5% 17.9% 24.7%
2010 to 2019 0% 37.6% 40%
2000 to 2009 12.5% 21% 16.5%
1999 or earlier 25% 23.5% 18.8%
Occupants per room
1.00 or fewer 100% 98% 98.3%
1.01 to 1.50 0% 0.8% 1.2%
1.51 or more 0% 1.2% 0.5%
Vehicles availability
No vehicles 12.5% 5.8% 6.6%
1 vehicle 75% 29.8% 33%
2 vehicles 0% 33.1% 37.5%
3 or more vehicles 12.5% 31.3% 22.8%
House heating fuel used
Gas 37.5% 54.5% 57.7%
Electricity 12.5% 38.1% 38.8%
Solar 0% 0.1% 0.1%
Fuel oil, kerosene etc 0% 0% 0.2%
All other fuels 50% 6.3% 2.8%
No fuel used 0% 0.9% 0.4%
Selected characteristics
Lacking complete plumbing 0% 1% 0.4%
Lacking complete kitchen 0% 1.5% 0.8%
No telephone service available 0% 1.8% 0.9%
Housing Value
What owner-occupied units are worth

Median home value

$—
owner-occupied units
* The Census Bureau did not report a median home value for South Gifford due to an insufficient number of sample cases to produce reliable estimates.
Median value(USD)
South Gifford
$—
Macon County
$149,100
Missouri
$230,300

Housing Cost Burden

—%
of homeowners with a mortgage are cost-burdened
* The Census Bureau did not publish housing cost burden for South Gifford due to an insufficient sample size to produce reliable estimates.
% Cost-Burdened Households
Owners with a mortgage
—%
Owners without a mortgage
62.5%
Renters
—%
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
* The Census Bureau did not publish property value and housing costs for South Gifford due to an insufficient number of sample cases to produce reliable estimates.
South Gifford Macon County Missouri
Property value
Median Value $— $149,100 $230,300
Under $100,000 100% 33.7% 15.9%
$100,000 - $200,000 0% 34.7% 25.7%
$200,000 - $300,000 0% 15.3% 24.1%
$300,000 - $500,000 0% 11.5% 23.6%
$500,000 - $1,000,000 0% 3.9% 9.1%
$1,000,000 and more 0% 1% 1.6%
Owner-occupied households
With a mortgage 0% 46.8% 60.2%
Without a mortgage 100% 53.2% 39.8%
Median monthly owner costs
With a mortgage $— $1,104 $1,524
Without a mortgage $— $479 $546
Gross rent
Median rent $— $672 $1,033

Education Profile

How educated is the community and how education pays off

Adults with a college degree

0%
of adults 25+ with a bachelor's degree or higher
South Gifford 0%
Macon County 19.4%
Missouri 32.4%

Adults without a high school diploma

25%
of adults (25+) without a high school diploma
South Gifford 25%
Macon County 7.9%
Missouri 8.2%
School Enrollment
Who is enrolled in school and at what level

School enrollment

0
population (age 3+) enrolled in school
Nursery / Preschool
—%
K–12
—%
College / Undergraduate
—%
Graduate / Professional
—%

College-going rate (18-24 yr olds)

0%
of 18-24-year-olds in college or graduate school
South Gifford
0%
Macon County
26.4%
Missouri
38.1%

Enrollment & school type

Enrollment levels, college-going rate, and public vs private school split
Population 3+ currently enrolled in a school
* The Census Bureau did not publish enrollment and school type data for South Gifford due to an insufficient number of sample cases to produce reliable estimates.
South Gifford Macon County Missouri
Total enrolled (age 3+) 0 3,197 1,440,482
Nursery / preschool —% 4.1% 6.3%
K–12 —% 81.5% 69.4%
Kindergarten —% 4.8% 5.1%
Elementary: Grades 1–4 —% 22.8% 20.5%
Elementary: Grades 5–8 —% 23.9% 21.7%
High School: Grades 9–12 —% 29.9% 22%
College or graduate school —% 14.4% 24.3%
College, undergraduate —% 11.1% 18.7%
Graduate, professional school —% 3.3% 5.6%
College-going rate · 18-24 yr olds 0% 26.4% 38.1%
School type
Public school —% 83.4% 80.3%
Private school —% 16.6% 19.7%
Education Attainment by Level & Gender
What is the highest level of education completed among adults

Education attainment

12
population 25 years and over
Total adults (25+)
Less than 9th grade
25%
9th-12th, no diploma
0%
HS graduate
58.3%
Some college no degree
16.7%
Associates degree
0%
Bachelors degree
0%
Graduate or professional degree
0%

Attainment by gender

Male vs Female
Adults (25+) · Share within each education level
% male · % female
Less than 9th grade
100% · 0%
9th-12th, no diploma
—% · —%
HS graduate
57.1% · 42.9%
Some college no degree
100% · 0%
Associates degree
—% · —%
Bachelors degree
—% · —%
Graduate or professional degree
—% · —%

Educational Attainment Overview

Distribution and key education attainment rates for adults (25+)
Highest credential completed · adults 25+
South Gifford Macon County Missouri
Population (25+) 12 10,548 4,243,115
Less than 9th grade 25% 2.6% 2.7%
9th–12th, no diploma 0% 5.3% 5.5%
High school diploma or GED 58.3% 44.3% 30.2%
Some college, no degree 16.7% 19% 20.8%
Associate's degree 0% 9.5% 8.4%
Bachelor's degree or higher 0% 19.4% 32.4%
Bachelor's degree 0% 13.2% 19.8%
Graduate or professional 0% 6.1% 12.6%
High School or higher 75% 92.2% 91.9%
Earnings by education level
percentage as applicable

Median Earnings

$—
Median earnings for adults 25+, by level
* The Census Bureau did not publish median earnings for South Gifford due to an insufficient number of sample cases to produce reliable estimates.
Less than HS graduate
$—
HS graduate
$—
Some college or associates
$—
Bachelors degree
$—
Graduate or professional degree
$—

Poverty Rate

—%
for ages 25+, with bachelors degree or higher
* The Census Bureau did not publish poverty rate for South Gifford due to an insufficient sample size to produce reliable estimates.
Less than HS graduate
100%
HS graduate
71.4%
Some college or associates
0%
Bachelors degree or higher
—%

Outcomes by Education Level

Earnings and poverty rates across education levels (25+)
Adults 25+
* The Census Bureau did not publish median earnings and poverty rates for South Gifford due to an insufficient number of sample cases to produce reliable estimates.
South Gifford Macon County Missouri
Median earnings
Population 25+, with earnings $— $41,880 $49,030
Less than high school graduate $— $33,929 $32,024
High school graduate (includes equivalency) $— $36,454 $38,607
Some college or associate's degree $— $43,107 $44,914
Bachelor's degree $— $46,347 $61,818
Graduate or professional degree $— $60,865 $75,454
Poverty rates
Less than high school graduate 100% 26.1% 26.4%
High school graduate (includes equivalency) 71.4% 11.4% 14.4%
Some college or associate's degree 0% 5.8% 9.7%
Bachelor's degree or higher —% 3.3% 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+)

14
residents 16 years and over
South Gifford 14
Macon County 12,143
Missouri 4,975,226

Employment-Population Ratio (EPOP)

Low High
7.1%
of residents age 16+ are employed
South Gifford 7.1%
Macon County 55.1%
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)

years ∙ half are younger than —, half older
*The Census Bureau did not publish median age of workers for South Gifford due to an insufficient sample size to produce a reliable estimate.
South Gifford
Macon County
41.3
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

100% male
Male 100%
Female 0%
Female Share of Labor Force (%)
South Gifford 0
Macon County 48.5
Missouri 48.1

Labor force composition

Age and Gender Composition of the Labor Force (16+) in South Gifford
How the labor force age 16 and over is distributed across age groups and gender.
South Gifford Macon County Missouri
Total labor force 1 6,842 3,140,747
Age distribution
16 to 19 years 0% 5.1% 4.8%
20 to 24 years 100% 7.5% 10%
25 to 29 years 0% 10.6% 10.9%
30 to 34 years 0% 8.8% 11.2%
35 to 44 years 0% 19.5% 21.3%
45 to 54 years 0% 22.6% 18.9%
55 to 59 years 0% 8.8% 9%
60 to 64 years 0% 8.9% 7.6%
65 to 74 years 0% 7% 5.4%
75 years and over 0% 1.2% 1%
Gender composition
Male 100% 51.5% 51.9%
Female 0% 48.5% 48.1%
Labor Force Participation
How much of the working-age population is active in the labor force?

Labor Force Participation Rate (LFPR)

7.1%
of adults age 16+ are in the labor force
South Gifford
7.1%
Macon County
56.3%
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

10%
of males age 16+ are in the labor force
0%
of females age 16+ are in the labor force
Female LFPR (%)
South Gifford 0%
Macon County 52.9%
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 South Gifford
Share of residents age 16+ working or seeking work, by age group, gender and race
South Gifford Macon County Missouri
LFPR by age group
16 to 19 years —% 42.6% 46.2%
20 to 24 years 50% 65.9% 77.4%
25 to 29 years —% 86.8% 85.6%
30 to 34 years 0% 80.6% 84.6%
35 to 44 years —% 83.9% 84.2%
45 to 54 years —% 82.8% 82.2%
55 to 59 years —% 71.4% 72.7%
60 to 64 years 0% 47.4% 57.1%
65 to 74 years 0% 25.6% 25.7%
75 years and over —% 5.4% 7%
LFPR by gender
Male 10% 60% 67.2%
Female 0% 52.9% 59.3%
LFPR by race, ethnicity
White 0% 56.9% 62.5%
Black or African American —% 33.8% 63.5%
American Indian and Alaska Native —% 60.9% 60.9%
Asian —% 77.5% 69.4%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander —% —% 66.6%
Some Other Race —% 47.3% 71.1%
Two or more races (Multiracial) 100% 55.5% 66.8%
Hispanic or Latino 0% 70.1% 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

0%
of the civilian labor force age 16+ is unemployed
South Gifford
0%
Macon County
2.1%
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

0%
of males age 16+ in civilian labor force are unemployed
—%
of females age 16+ in civilian labor force are unemployed
male unemployment rate
South Gifford 0%
Macon County 2.8%
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 South Gifford
Share of the civilian labor force age 16+ that is unemployed, by age group, gender and race
South Gifford Macon County Missouri
By age group
16 to 19 years —% 5.2% 11.4%
20 to 24 years 0% 5.7% 6.6%
25 to 29 years —% 3.7% 4.5%
30 to 34 years —% 0.5% 3.7%
35 to 44 years —% 2.7% 3.3%
45 to 54 years —% 0.5% 3.1%
55 to 59 years —% 2.5% 2.8%
60 to 64 years —% 0.8% 2.5%
65 to 74 years —% 0.4% 2.7%
75 years and over —% 0% 2.6%
By gender
Male 0% 2.8% 4%
Female —% 1.3% 4%
By race, ethnicity
White —% 1.9% 3.5%
Black or African American —% 7.4% 7.5%
American Indian and Alaska Native —% 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) 0% 4.7% 5.2%
Hispanic or Latino —% 0% 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

1
employed residents 16 years and over
Employed population
South Gifford 1
Macon County 6,690
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

0%
of employed residents 16 and older
Full-time employment (%)
South Gifford 0%
Macon County 73%
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 South Gifford, MO workforce and shape the local economy

Top Industry

All workers
are employed in Construction
Top 3 Industries % of total workers
Construction 100%
—%
—%
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
Construction employs the most men — 100% of 1 employed male workers
Female
employs the most women — —% of 0 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 South Gifford
Share of employed residents 16 and older · by industry
South Gifford Macon County Missouri
Total employed population 1 6,690 2,995,281
Agriculture and mining
Agriculture 0% 4.9% 1.5%
Mining and logging 0% 0.1% 0.2%
Construction 100% 5.9% 6.8%
Manufacturing 0% 14.2% 11.3%
Wholesale trade 0% 1.6% 2.3%
Retail trade 0% 12% 11.3%
Transportation and utilities
Transportation and warehousing 0% 5.7% 4.9%
Utilities 0% 2.7% 1%
Information 0% 3% 1.5%
Financial activities
Finance and Insurance 0% 4.1% 5.6%
Real estate and leasing 0% 1.3% 1.6%
Professional and business services
Professional and technical services 0% 2.8% 6.6%
Corporate management 0% 0.2% 0.1%
Administrative and waste services 0% 1.1% 3.7%
Education and health services
Educational services 0% 9.6% 9.3%
Health care and social assistance 0% 12.6% 15.1%
Leisure and hospitality
Arts and recreation 0% 1.4% 1.8%
Accommodation and food services 0% 5.5% 6.3%
Other services 0% 4.7% 4.8%
Government 0% 6.8% 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

0% Private
Government 0%
Private Employment 0%
Self Employed 100%
Private employment (%)
South Gifford 0%
Macon County 69.7%
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

100%
of the workers are self-employed
Category % of total workers
Incorporated business 0%
Unincorporated business 100%
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 South Gifford
Share of employed population 16 and older · by class of worker
South Gifford Macon County Missouri
Private wage & salary 0% 69.7% 77.6%
For-profit company employees 0% 60.8% 67.2%
Not-for-profit employees 0% 8.9% 10.4%
Self-employed 100% 13.5% 9.2%
Incorporated business 0% 4.8% 3.3%
Unincorporated business 100% 7.6% 5.7%
Unpaid family workers 0% 1.1% 0.2%
Government 0% 16.8% 13.2%
Local government 0% 9.3% 6.7%
State government 0% 6.4% 3.9%
Federal government 0% 1.1% 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

0% WFH
Work from home 0%
Commute to work %
Working from home (%)
South Gifford 0%
Macon County 9.8%
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

—‡ minutes
mean one-way travel time for commuters
*The Census Bureau did not publish travel time to work data for South Gifford due to an insufficient sample size to produce a reliable estimate.
Mean travel time (minutes)
South Gifford —‡
Macon County 22.1
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 South Gifford
Employed residents 16+.
South Gifford Macon County Missouri
Total employed population 1 6,690 2,995,281
Worked from home 0% 9.8% 13%
Drove Alone 0% 78.1% 74.8%
Carpooled 100% 9.4% 8.1%
Public transportation 0% 0.2% 0.8%
Walked 0% 2.2% 1.8%
Bicycle, taxi & other means 0% 0.3% 1.4%
Commuting population 1 5,914 2,574,505
Mean travel time (minutes) —‡ 22.1 23.5
Less than 5 minutes 0% 8.8% 3.7%
5 to 14 minutes 0% 32.2% 26.1%
15 to 29 minutes 0% 29% 39.1%
30 to 44 minutes 0% 16% 19.5%
45 to 59 minutes 100% 6.9% 6.2%
60 to 89 minutes 0% 4.6% 3.5%
90 minutes or more 0% 2.4% 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

$—
median annual earnings · full-time year-round workers
*The Census Bureau did not publish median earnings for South Gifford due to an insufficient number of sample cases to produce reliable estimates.
Median annual earnings
South Gifford $—
Macon County $46,260
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

— ¢
per $1 earned by men
*The Census Bureau did not publish gender earning gap for South Gifford due to an insufficient number of sample cases to produce reliable estimates.
women earning per $1 earned by male
South Gifford —¢
Macon County 80¢
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 South Gifford, MO workers are employed

Highest-paying industry

$—
Workers in — report the highest median earnings
*The Census Bureau did not publish highest paying industry data for South Gifford due to an insufficient number of sample cases to produce reliable estimates.
Top Industries Median annual earnings
$—
$—
$—
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

*The Census Bureau did not publish highest paying industry by gender data for South Gifford due to an insufficient number of sample cases to produce reliable estimates.
Male
Men working in earn the highest median earnings — $—, compared to $— for all employed men
Female
Women working in earn the highest median earnings — $—, compared to $— 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 South Gifford
Median annual earnings · full-time, year-round workers 16 and older · by industry
* The Census Bureau did not publish earnings distribution data for South Gifford due to an insufficient sample size to produce reliable estimates.
South Gifford Macon County Missouri
Median Earnings $— $46,260 $56,112
Agriculture and mining
Agriculture $— $50,208 $49,131
Mining and logging $— $— $73,499
Construction $— $55,208 $60,924
Manufacturing $— $49,364 $59,823
Wholesale trade $— $55,234 $62,116
Retail trade $— $36,423 $41,922
Transportation and utilities
Transportation and warehousing $— $72,050 $59,213
Utilities $— $120,625 $86,270
Information $— $46,848 $68,317
Financial activities
Finance and Insurance $— $51,860 $72,753
Real estate and leasing $— $113,750 $60,216
Professional and business services
Professional and technical services $— $32,161 $82,861
Corporate management $— $— $95,189
Administrative and waste services $— $40,573 $45,976
Education and health services
Educational services $— $44,896 $54,084
Health care and social assistance $— $39,464 $52,249
Leisure and hospitality
Arts and recreation $— $— $45,108
Accommodation and food services $— $29,028 $34,556
Other services $— $40,556 $47,522
Government $— $51,900 $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

$—
Workers in — roles report the highest median earnings
*The Census Bureau did not publish a total adult population (16+) for South Gifford due to an insufficient number of sample cases to produce reliable estimates.
Top employer types Median annual earnings
$—
$—
$—
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

*The Census Bureau did not publish highest-paying employer type by gender data for South Gifford due to an insufficient number of sample cases to produce reliable estimates.
Male
Men in roles earn the highest median earnings — $—, compared to $— for all employed men
Female
Women in roles earn the highest median earnings — $—, compared to $— 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 South Gifford
Median annual earnings · full-time, year-round workers 16 and older · by employer type
* The Census Bureau did not publish earnings by employer type data for South Gifford due to an insufficient sample size to produce reliable estimates.
South Gifford Macon County Missouri
Private wage & salary
For-profit company employees $— $45,864 $56,083
Not-for-profit employees $— $42,455 $59,344
Self-employed
Incorporated business $— $51,181 $64,632
Unincorporated business $— $52,188 $46,934
Government
Local government $— $35,208 $53,142
State government $— $52,112 $51,426
Federal government $— $58,250 $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 South Gifford, MO workers hold

Highest-paying occupation

$—
* A top earning occupation group could not be determined for South Gifford because no working population was reported by the U.S. Census Bureau.
Top occupation groups Median annual earnings
$—
$—
$—
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

*The Census Bureau did not publish highest paying occupation by gender data for South Gifford due to an insufficient number of sample cases to produce reliable estimates.
Male
Among employed men, workers in occupations earn the highest median earnings — $— versus $— overall
Female
Among employed women, workers in occupations earn the highest median earnings — $— versus $— 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 South Gifford
Median annual earnings · full-time, year-round workers 16 and older · by occupation
* The Census Bureau did not publish earnings by occupation data for South Gifford due to an insufficient sample size to produce reliable estimates.
South Gifford Macon County Missouri
Median earnings(Total) $— $46,260 $56,112
Management and business
Management $— $51,282 $81,674
Business and finance $— $44,694 $74,836
Technology and science
Computer and math $— $59,375 $90,446
Architecture and engineering $— $131,500 $90,820
Sciences $— $60,968 $68,675
Education, legal, and arts
Community and Social Service $— $40,799 $50,599
Legal $— $— $92,427
Education, Training and Library $— $38,036 $51,872
Arts, design and media $— $49,135 $59,032
Healthcare
Doctors, Nurses & Medical Professionals $— $58,125 $84,685
Health technicians $— $47,292 $48,865
Healthcare support $— $35,553 $34,528
Protective Service
Firefighting and emergency services $— $80,724 $53,501
Law enforcement $— $61,438 $58,819
Other services
Food preparation and serving $— $32,660 $30,135
Building and grounds cleaning $— $26,554 $35,160
Personal care and service $— $50,625 $34,241
Sales and office
Sales $— $39,833 $55,512
Office and Administrative Support $— $43,844 $44,353
Trades and natural resources
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry $— $53,315 $40,462
Construction and extraction $— $56,667 $57,206
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair $— $47,188 $59,351
Production and transportation
Production $— $47,039 $48,370
Transportation $— $68,500 $54,863
Material moving $— $49,766 $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

$11,250
Median household income in South Gifford
Median household income (USD)
South Gifford
$11,250
Macon County
$62,357
Missouri
$70,702
Note:
1. Based on income across all household types in South Gifford, 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

$12,113
Per capita income in South Gifford
Per capita income (USD)
South Gifford
$12,113
Macon County
$30,350
Missouri
$39,695
Note:
1. Based on income across all residents in South Gifford, 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

$18,213
Average household income in South Gifford
Avg household income (USD)
South Gifford
$18,213
Macon County
$72,915
Missouri
$96,247
Note:
1. Based on income across all household types in South Gifford, 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

$18,213
Mean household income
$11,250
Median household income
Mean-median gap (USD)
South Gifford $6,963
Macon County $10,558
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 South Gifford
Household, family, non-family, and per-capita income measures compared across South Gifford and peer geographies.
South Gifford Macon County Missouri
Total households 8 6,067 2,508,227
Median household income $11,250 $62,357 $70,702
Mean household income $18,213 $72,915 $96,247
Mean-median gap $6,963 $10,558 $25,545
Family households 5 3,901 1,558,009
Median family income $— $77,592 $91,360
Mean family income $21,620 $85,341 $117,375
Mean-median gap $— $7,749 $26,015
Non-family households 3 2,166 950,218
Median non-family income $— $34,589 $41,464
Mean non-family income $— $47,012 $57,541
Mean-median gap $— $12,423 $16,077
Other Benchmarks
Per capita income $12,113 $30,350 $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

12.5%
of households have wages, salaries, or self-employment income
% households with earnings
South Gifford
12.5%
Macon County
69.6%
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
75% of households (6) receive Social Security income, with an average annual benefit of $8,750
SSI (disability)
50% of households (4) receive Supplemental Security Income (SSI), with an average annual benefit of $—
Cash Assistance
12.5% of households (1) receive cash public assistance income, with an average annual amount of $—
SNAP / Food Stamps
50% of households (4) 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 South Gifford
Share of households receiving each income type
South Gifford Macon County Missouri
Total households 8 6,067 2,508,227
Wage-based income
With earnings 13% 70% 76%
Retirement and disability income
Social security 75% 41% 33%
Average social security income $8,750 $23,807 $23,786
Retirement income 0% 28% 26%
Average retirement income $— $25,784 $28,692
SSI (Supplemental security) 50% 7% 5%
Average SSI income $— $13,029 $11,181
Public assistance
SNAP / food stamps 50% 9% 10%
Cash assistance 13% 2% 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

$—
Family households earn $—, compared to $— for those living alone or with non-relatives.
* The Census Bureau did not publish family/non-family income data for South Gifford due to an insufficient number of sample cases to produce reliable estimates.
Median household income (USD)
All households
$11,250
Family households
$—
Nonfamily households
$—
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

$—
Married-couple families earn $—, compared to $— for single-parent and other family types.
* The Census Bureau did not publish types of housing units for South Gifford due to an insufficient number of sample cases to produce reliable estimates.
Median household income (USD)
All family households
$—
Married-couple families
$—
Other family types
$—
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 South Gifford
Median household and family income by household size in South Gifford, compared with peer geographies.
South Gifford Macon County Missouri
Total households 8 6,067 2,508,227
Household income by size
1-person $— $30,666 $36,748
2-person $— $76,935 $80,893
3-person $— $83,875 $97,086
4-person $— $75,750 $111,019
5-person $— $87,188 $107,879
6-person $— $95,313 $105,164
7-person or more $— $115,156 $108,650
Total families 5 3,901 1,558,009
Family income by size
2-person $— $73,104 $80,027
3-person $— $77,656 $95,828
4-person $— $90,195 $113,137
5-person $— $86,063 $108,997
6-person $— $82,450 $104,707
7-person or more $— $106,875 $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

—%
of all household income is held by the top 20% of households
Bottom 20%
—%
of all household income
Top 20%
—%
of all household income
* The Census Bureau did not publish income concentration data for South Gifford due to an insufficient sample size to produce reliable estimates.
Key insights
  • The top fifth of households earn — of all income in the area. The bottom fifth hold just —% — meaning the top 20% hold — 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%

$—
is the average income among the top 5% of households
Bottom 40% combined
—%
of all household income
Top 5% alone
—%
of all household income
* The Census Bureau did not publish average income among the top 5% of households data for South Gifford due to an insufficient sample size to produce reliable estimates.
Key insights
  • The top 5% of households earn an average of $— and hold —% of all household income — — the entire bottom 40% of households combined, who hold just —%
  • Need additional insights? Ask NEIL. ➔
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
100%
$50K - $100K
0%
$100K - $150K
0%
$150K - $200K
0%
Over $200K
0%
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

0%
of all households, 0 in total, earn $100,000 or more
% $100k+
South Gifford 0%
Macon County 23.4%
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 South Gifford
Distribution of households across income ranges, with cumulative shares in South Gifford, compared with peer geographies.
South Gifford Macon County Missouri
Median household income $11,250 $62,357 $70,702
Income bracket
Less than $10,000 37.5% 3.3% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 25% 5.3% 3.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 12.5% 9.8% 7.1%
$25,000 to $34,999 0% 8.4% 7.8%
$35,000 to $49,999 25% 14.5% 11.9%
$50,000 to $74,999 0% 18.6% 17.4%
$75,000 to $99,999 0% 16.6% 13.2%
$100,000 to $149,999 0% 16.7% 17.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 0% 4.2% 8.2%
$200,000 or more 0% 2.5% 8.7%
Cumulative Shares
Share below $35,000 75% 26.8% 23.6%
Share below $75,000 100% 59.9% 52.9%
Share above $100,000 0% 23.4% 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
0.42
Scale: 0 (Perfect Equality) – 1 (Perfect Inequality)
Gini index
South Gifford 0.42
Macon County 0.4
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

$—
is the average income of the top 20% of households
* The Census Bureau did not publish earnings gap data for South Gifford due to an insufficient number of sample cases to produce reliable estimates.
Avg income for top 20% ($)
South Gifford
$—
Macon County
$157,941
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 South Gifford
Distribution of household income across five equal groups
South Gifford Macon County Missouri
Highest household income in each group ($)
Bottom 20% $6,333 $27,363 $30,464
Lower 20% $10,250 $47,840 $55,996
Middle 20% $12,250 $75,187 $87,668
Upper 20% $43,000 $106,989 $137,691
Top 5% threshold $44,500 $167,255 $249,759
Average household income within each group ($)
Bottom 20% $— $16,181 $16,216
Lower 20% $— $37,983 $42,961
Middle 20% $— $62,129 $71,048
Upper 20% $— $90,343 $109,991
Top 20% $— $157,941 $241,020
Top 5% $— $248,457 $429,588
Share of total income (%)
Bottom 20% —% 4.44% 3.37%
Lower 20% —% 10.42% 8.93%
Middle 20% —% 17.04% 14.76%
Upper 20% —% 24.78% 22.86%
Top 20% —% 43.32% 50.08%
Top 5% —% 17.04% 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 South Gifford due to an insufficient number of sample cases to produce reliable estimates.
White
Among the 7 White households (87.5% of all households), the median household income is $10,625.
Black
Among the 0 Black or African American households (0% 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 South Gifford
Median household income by race and Hispanic origin, compared to the Macon County and Missouri.
South Gifford Macon County Missouri
All Residents $11,250 $62,357 $70,702
White $10,625 $62,071 $74,538
Black or African American $— $82,143 $47,941
American Indian and Alaska Native $— $— $60,741
Asian $— $— $95,651
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander $— $— $63,490
Some Other Race $— $35,547 $64,423
Two or more races (Multiracial) $— $— $64,327
Hispanic or Latino $— $35,652 $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

53.3%
53.3% of residents, or 8 people, live below the poverty line.
% poverty rate
South Gifford
53.3%
Macon County
9.5%
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

—%
—% of full-time, year-round workers, or 0 people, earn below the poverty line despite working full time.
*The Census Bureau did not publish working poor data for South Gifford due to an insufficient sample size to produce a reliable estimate.
% full-time workers in poverty
South Gifford
—%
Macon County
1.5%
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

0%
0% of children under 18, or 0 children, live below the poverty line.
Child poverty rate (%)
South Gifford
0%
Macon County
10.9%
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

40%
40% of adults aged 65 and older, or 2 seniors, live below the poverty line.
Senior poverty rate (%)
South Gifford
40%
Macon County
10.4%
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
South Gifford Macon County Missouri
Overall poverty rate 53.3% 9.5% 12.6%
Poverty by age
Under 18 years 0% 10.9% 15.8%
Under 5 years 0% 6.6% 17.6%
5 to 17 years —% 12.2% 15.2%
18 to 64 years 66.7% 8.6% 12%
18 to 34 years 60% 7.3% 15.1%
35 to 64 years 75% 9.2% 10.3%
65 years and over 40% 10.4% 10.4%
Poverty by sex
Male 54.5% 8.5% 11.4%
Female 50% 10.6% 13.7%
Poverty by work engagement
Worked full time, year-round —% 1.5% 2.5%
Worked part time or part year 0% 11.7% 16.2%
Did not work 61.5% 16.3% 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

62.5%
of all households are below the poverty level
poverty rate (%)
All households
62.5%
Family
60%
Nonfamily
66.7%
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

60%
of families are below the poverty level
poverty rate (%)
All families
60%
Married-couple
0%
Other families
100%
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 South Gifford
Share of households below the federal poverty level by type and householder age
South Gifford Macon County Missouri
FAMILY HOUSEHOLDS
All ages 60% 7.9% 8.4%
Householder under 25 years 0% 7.7% 23.4%
Householder 25 to 44 years 100% 15.6% 11.6%
Householder 45 to 64 years —% 2.8% 6%
Householder 65 years and over 0% 6.8% 5.5%
NON FAMILY HOUSEHOLDS
All ages 66.7% 20.8% 20.4%
Householder under 25 years —% 14.4% 34%
Householder 25 to 44 years —% 23% 13.5%
Householder 45 to 64 years 0% 23.1% 23.8%
Householder 65 years and over 100% 19.6% 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

*The Census Bureau did not publish poverty by race data for South Gifford due to an insufficient number of sample cases to produce reliable estimates.
White
61.5% of White residents, or 8 people, live below the poverty line.
Black
—% 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 South Gifford
Share of population below the federal poverty level in South Gifford and peer geographies.
South Gifford Macon County Missouri
All Residents 53.3% 9.5% 12.6%
White 61.5% 9% 10.6%
Black or African American —% 18.7% 23.6%
American Indian and Alaska Native —% 52.2% 16.6%
Asian —% 0% 11.8%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander —% —% 12.6%
Some Other Race —% 38.4% 18.8%
Two or more races (Multiracial) 0% 12.6% 16.2%
Hispanic or Latino 0% 28.2% 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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