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 $51,275 with a poverty rate of 32.83%. The median age in Purdy is 32.2 years: 31.5 years for males, and 32.9 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Purdy was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 963 | 73.62% |
| Other race | 226 | 17.28% |
| Two or more races | 111 | 8.49% |
| Native American | 8 | 0.61% |
| 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 | 469 | 2.79 | 70.1 | 29.9 |
| Non Family | 191 | 1.23 | 49.7 | 50.3 |
| Married | 160 | 3.19 | 88.8 | 11.3 |
| Female | 100 | 4.76 | 81 | 19 |
| Male | 18 | 4.89 | 61.1 | 38.9 |
3.24
Average Family Size
2.79
Average Household Size
70.1%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 119 | 15.78% |
| Associates Degree | 13 | 1.72% |
| Bachelors Degree | 37 | 4.91% |
| Graduate Degree | 7 | 0.93% |
| High School Graduate | 378 | 50.13% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 76 | 10.08% |
| Some College | 124 | 16.45% |
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 | 500 | 391 | 29 |
| Hispanic | 203 | 122 | 0 |
| Other Race | 135 | 98 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 99 | 58 | 15 |
| Native American | 8 | 0 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 78.2%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 15.15%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $49,167 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $32,902 | $44,097 | $24,291 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $24,514 | $23,333 | $0 |
| Overall | $30,508 | $33,542 | $26,172 |
| Some College | $30,089 | $0 | $30,208 |
$30,508
Average Earnings
$33,542
Average Male
$26,172
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
80.51% of Purdy residents speak only English, while 19.49% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 18.41% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 816 | 333 | 40.81% |
| Hispanic | 315 | 43 | 13.65% |
| Other | 226 | 36 | 15.93% |
| Multiple | 111 | 14 | 12.61% |
32.83%
Overall Poverty Rate
25.23%
Male Poverty Rate
39.4%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Purdy is White, with 40.81% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Purdy is Multiple, with 12.61% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.35%. Among those working part-time, it was 48.37%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 37.69%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 37.44% |
| High School | 28.31% |
| Some College | 14.6% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 6.82% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 100% |
| Male Employed | 16.22% |
| Female Employed | 8.82% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $59,531 | $57,756 |
| Households | $43,438 | $51,275 |
| Married Families | $75,476 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $29,018 | $37,206 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
41.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
50.8%
Male Marriage Rate
33.3%
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
54
Number of Veterans
50
Male Veterans
4
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 31 |
| Second Gulf War | 15 |
| First Gulf War | 13 |
| Korea | 6 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 33 |
| 18 to 34 | 13 |
| 75+ | 6 |
| 35 to 54 | 2 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 38 | 6.16% |
| Other Race | 10 | 6.41% |
| 2+ Races | 6 | 6.06% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
33.33%
Veteran Poverty Rate
37.04%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
66%
Labor Force Participation
56.2%
Employment Rate
14.8%
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
57.57%
Born in Purdy
88.76%
Native Born
11.24%
Foreign Born
4.59%
Non Citizen
6.65%
Naturalized
88.76% of Purdy residents were born in the United States, with 57.57% having been born in Missouri. 4.59% 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% |