Birch Tree is a city located in Shannon County Missouri. Birch Tree has a 2024 population of 561. Birch Tree is currently growing at a rate of 0.72% annually and its population has increased by 3.31% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 543 in 2020.
The average household income in Birch Tree is $39,095 with a poverty rate of 37.5%. The median age in Birch Tree is 44.5 years: 47.1 years for males, and 34.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Birch Tree was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 385 | 94.36% |
| Two or more races | 23 | 5.64% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 180 | 2.27 | 60.6 | 39.4 |
| Married | 77 | 3.16 | 74 | 26 |
| Non Family | 76 | 0 | 64.5 | 35.5 |
| Female | 20 | 3.45 | 0 | 100 |
| Male | 7 | 2.86 | 42.9 | 57.1 |
3.08
Average Family Size
2.27
Average Household Size
60.6%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 59 | 21.85% |
| Associates Degree | 4 | 1.48% |
| Bachelors Degree | 7 | 2.59% |
| Graduate Degree | 10 | 3.7% |
| High School Graduate | 142 | 52.59% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 8 | 2.96% |
| Some College | 40 | 14.81% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 250 | 183 | 17 |
| 2+ Races | 20 | 20 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 6.8%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $24,286 | $36,071 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $19,583 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $24,524 | $29,306 | $20,250 |
| Some College | $0 | $0 | $16,250 |
$24,524
Average Earnings
$29,306
Average Male
$20,250
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
100% of Birch Tree residents speak only English, while 0% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 0% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 385 | 142 | 36.88% |
| Multiple | 23 | 11 | 47.83% |
37.5%
Overall Poverty Rate
31.84%
Male Poverty Rate
43%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Birch Tree is Multiple, with 47.83% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Birch Tree is White, with 36.88% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 13.01%. Among those working part-time, it was 31.33%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 52.94%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Some College | 47.73% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 41.18% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 37.31% |
| High School | 34.51% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 100% |
| Female Unemployed | 100% |
| Female Employed | 32.89% |
| Male Employed | 8.4% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $36,667 | $51,010 |
| Households | $26,429 | $39,095 |
| Married Families | $47,250 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $12,763 | $20,109 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
55.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
54.6%
Male Marriage Rate
56.1%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
8
Number of Veterans
8
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 8 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| Vietnam | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 8 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
| 65 to 74 | 0 |
| 75+ | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 8 | 2.5% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
100%
Veteran Poverty Rate
0%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
59.6%
Labor Force Participation
57%
Employment Rate
4.4%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
70.34%
Born in Birch Tree
100%
Native Born
0%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
100% of Birch Tree residents were born in the United States, with 70.34% having been born in Missouri. 0% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 584 | 4 | 0.69% |
| 2028 | 580 | 5 | 0.87% |
| 2027 | 575 | 5 | 0.88% |
| 2026 | 570 | 4 | 0.71% |
| 2025 | 566 | 5 | 0.89% |
| 2024 | 561 | 4 | 0.72% |
| 2023 | 557 | -1 | -0.18% |
| 2022 | 558 | 10 | 1.82% |
| 2021 | 548 | 5 | 0.92% |
| 2020 | 543 | -107 | -16.46% |
| 2019 | 650 | -1 | -0.15% |
| 2018 | 651 | -6 | -0.91% |
| 2017 | 657 | 1 | 0.15% |
| 2016 | 656 | -4 | -0.61% |
| 2015 | 660 | -4 | -0.6% |
| 2014 | 664 | 0 | 0% |
| 2013 | 664 | -4 | -0.6% |
| 2012 | 668 | -9 | -1.33% |
| 2011 | 677 | -3 | -0.44% |
| 2010 | 680 | 0 | 0% |