Purcell is a city located in Jasper County Missouri. Purcell has a 2024 population of 318. Purcell is currently declining at a rate of 0% annually and its population has decreased by 0% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 318 in 2020.
The average household income in Purcell is $56,242 with a poverty rate of 24.29%. The median age in Purcell is 42.9 years: 32.7 years for males, and 48.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Purcell was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 268 | 75.71% |
| Other race | 39 | 11.02% |
| Two or more races | 22 | 6.21% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 21 | 5.93% |
| Native American | 4 | 1.13% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
White
Other race
Two or more races
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Native American
Black or African American
Asian
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 132 | 2.68 | 81.8 | 18.2 |
| Married | 50 | 3.14 | 92 | 8 |
| Non Family | 48 | 0 | 72.9 | 27.1 |
| Female | 22 | 4.68 | 81.8 | 18.2 |
| Male | 12 | 3.83 | 75 | 25 |
3.51
Average Family Size
2.68
Average Household Size
81.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 21 | 8.86% |
| Associates Degree | 11 | 4.64% |
| Bachelors Degree | 10 | 4.22% |
| Graduate Degree | 17 | 7.17% |
| High School Graduate | 82 | 34.6% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 5 | 2.11% |
| Some College | 91 | 38.4% |
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 | 202 | 178 | 27 |
| Hispanic | 17 | 15 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 11 | 9 | 0 |
| Other Race | 9 | 9 | 0 |
| Islander | 7 | 7 | 0 |
| Native American | 4 | 4 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 13.37%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $56,250 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $38,281 | $39,844 | $31,563 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $37,083 | $41,250 | $30,139 |
| Some College | $46,023 | $46,250 | $45,625 |
$37,083
Average Earnings
$41,250
Average Male
$30,139
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
84.94% of Purcell residents speak only English, while 15.06% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 8.81% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 58 | 47 | 81.03% |
| Other | 39 | 39 | 100% |
| White | 264 | 35 | 13.26% |
| Multiple | 22 | 8 | 36.36% |
| Islander | 21 | 4 | 19.05% |
24.29%
Overall Poverty Rate
27.33%
Male Poverty Rate
21.76%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Purcell is Other, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Purcell is White, with 13.26% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 7.44%. Among those working part-time, it was 17.78%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 36.28%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Some College | 24.51% |
| High School | 13.41% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 7.69% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 3.7% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 0% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 55.56% |
| Female Employed | 2.78% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $60,833 | $72,986 |
| Households | $38,750 | $56,242 |
| Married Families | $75,000 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $20,536 | $23,133 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
45.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
50.0%
Male Marriage Rate
42.9%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
18
Number of Veterans
18
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 7 |
| Korea | 2 |
| First Gulf War | 1 |
| Vietnam | 1 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 14 |
| 75+ | 3 |
| 55 to 64 | 1 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 65 to 74 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 17 | 7.76% |
| 2+ Races | 1 | 7.14% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
0%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
54.5%
Labor Force Participation
51.3%
Employment Rate
5.9%
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
50.85%
Born in Purcell
94.07%
Native Born
5.93%
Foreign Born
5.93%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
94.07% of Purcell residents were born in the United States, with 50.85% having been born in Missouri. 5.93% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Oceania.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 318 | 0 | 0% |
| 2028 | 318 | 0 | 0% |
| 2027 | 318 | 0 | 0% |
| 2026 | 318 | 0 | 0% |
| 2025 | 318 | 0 | 0% |
| 2024 | 318 | 0 | 0% |
| 2023 | 318 | -1 | -0.31% |
| 2022 | 319 | 0 | 0% |
| 2021 | 319 | 1 | 0.31% |
| 2020 | 318 | -107 | -25.18% |
| 2019 | 425 | 2 | 0.47% |
| 2018 | 423 | -2 | -0.47% |
| 2017 | 425 | 3 | 0.71% |
| 2016 | 422 | 2 | 0.48% |
| 2015 | 420 | 4 | 0.96% |
| 2014 | 416 | 3 | 0.73% |
| 2013 | 413 | 2 | 0.49% |
| 2012 | 411 | 0 | 0% |
| 2011 | 411 | 2 | 0.49% |
| 2010 | 409 | 0 | 0% |