Purdy is a city located in Barry County Missouri. Purdy has a 2024 population of 1,054. Purdy is currently growing at a rate of 0.48% annually and its population has increased by 2.13% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,032 in 2020.
The average household income in Purdy is $48,691 with a poverty rate of 38.19%. The median age in Purdy is 30.9 years: 30.9 years for males, and 31 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Purdy was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,039 | 75.62% |
| Other race | 230 | 16.74% |
| Two or more races | 98 | 7.13% |
| Native American | 7 | 0.51% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Other race
Two or more races
Native American
Black or African American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 454 | 3.03 | 67.2 | 32.8 |
| Non Family | 174 | 1.27 | 52.9 | 47.1 |
| Married | 163 | 3.38 | 77.9 | 22.1 |
| Female | 91 | 5.12 | 81.3 | 18.7 |
| Male | 26 | 5.23 | 46.2 | 53.8 |
3.53
Average Family Size
3.03
Average Household Size
67.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 129 | 17.11% |
| Associates Degree | 8 | 1.06% |
| Bachelors Degree | 31 | 4.11% |
| Graduate Degree | 10 | 1.33% |
| High School Graduate | 381 | 50.53% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 84 | 11.14% |
| Some College | 111 | 14.72% |
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 | 510 | 409 | 19 |
| Hispanic | 208 | 100 | 10 |
| Other Race | 117 | 67 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 84 | 55 | 12 |
| Native American | 7 | 0 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 80.2%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 14.29%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $48,750 | $0 | $45,000 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $24,844 | $42,000 | $24,010 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $24,948 | $24,167 | $0 |
| Overall | $26,950 | $30,083 | $24,797 |
| Some College | $29,732 | $46,250 | $29,196 |
$26,950
Average Earnings
$30,083
Average Male
$24,797
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
76.56% of Purdy residents speak only English, while 23.44% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 23.2% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 834 | 340 | 40.77% |
| Hispanic | 382 | 138 | 36.13% |
| Other | 230 | 50 | 21.74% |
| Multiple | 98 | 2 | 2.04% |
38.19%
Overall Poverty Rate
32.03%
Male Poverty Rate
44.03%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Purdy is White, with 40.77% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Purdy is Multiple, with 2.04% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.88%. Among those working part-time, it was 55.19%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 30.91%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Bachelors or Greater | 36.59% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 35.21% |
| High School | 29.66% |
| Some College | 9.24% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 100% |
| Male Employed | 25% |
| Female Employed | 9.52% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | - | $54,565 |
| Households | $38,523 | $48,691 |
| Married Families | $66,875 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $29,583 | $35,813 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
42.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
47.1%
Male Marriage Rate
38.0%
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 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
44
Number of Veterans
42
Male Veterans
2
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 29 |
| First Gulf War | 20 |
| Second Gulf War | 10 |
| Korea | 5 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 29 |
| 18 to 34 | 8 |
| 75+ | 5 |
| 35 to 54 | 2 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 38 | 5.88% |
| 2+ Races | 6 | 7.14% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
13.64%
Veteran Poverty Rate
22.73%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
64.9%
Labor Force Participation
55.4%
Employment Rate
14.6%
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
57.93%
Born in Purdy
87.19%
Native Born
12.81%
Foreign Born
6.04%
Non Citizen
6.77%
Naturalized
87.19% of Purdy residents were born in the United States, with 57.93% having been born in Missouri. 6.04% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 1,083 | 6 | 0.56% |
| 2028 | 1,077 | 6 | 0.56% |
| 2027 | 1,071 | 5 | 0.47% |
| 2026 | 1,066 | 6 | 0.57% |
| 2025 | 1,060 | 6 | 0.57% |
| 2024 | 1,054 | 5 | 0.48% |
| 2023 | 1,049 | 5 | 0.48% |
| 2022 | 1,044 | 7 | 0.68% |
| 2021 | 1,037 | 5 | 0.48% |
| 2020 | 1,032 | -99 | -8.75% |
| 2019 | 1,131 | 3 | 0.27% |
| 2018 | 1,128 | 0 | 0% |
| 2017 | 1,128 | 11 | 0.98% |
| 2016 | 1,117 | -4 | -0.36% |
| 2015 | 1,121 | 0 | 0% |
| 2014 | 1,121 | 0 | 0% |
| 2013 | 1,121 | -3 | -0.27% |
| 2012 | 1,124 | 2 | 0.18% |
| 2011 | 1,122 | -8 | -0.71% |
| 2010 | 1,130 | 0 | 0% |