Rensselaer is a village located in Marion County Missouri. Rensselaer has a 2024 population of 252. Rensselaer is currently declining at a rate of 0% annually and its population has increased by 0.8% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 250 in 2020.
The average household income in Rensselaer is $85,493 with a poverty rate of 7.25%. The median age in Rensselaer is 45 years: 41.8 years for males, and 51 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Rensselaer was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 239 | 91.22% |
| Two or more races | 9 | 3.44% |
| Black or African American | 8 | 3.05% |
| Other race | 6 | 2.29% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Other race
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 91 | 2.69 | 100 | 0 |
| Married | 58 | 3.4 | 100 | 0 |
| Non Family | 27 | 1.3 | 100 | 0 |
| Female | 5 | 2.2 | 100 | 0 |
| Male | 1 | 2 | 100 | 0 |
3.28
Average Family Size
2.69
Average Household Size
100.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 9 | 4.92% |
| Associates Degree | 8 | 4.37% |
| Bachelors Degree | 25 | 13.66% |
| Graduate Degree | 12 | 6.56% |
| High School Graduate | 93 | 50.82% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 2 | 1.09% |
| Some College | 34 | 18.58% |
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 | 170 | 159 | 35 |
| Black | 6 | 6 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 5 | 5 | 2 |
| Hispanic | 3 | 3 | 1 |
| Other Race | 2 | 2 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 40%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $56,667 | $87,917 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $65,000 | $0 | $61,250 |
| High School Graduate | $34,464 | $43,750 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $40,833 | $53,333 | $27,167 |
| Some College | $41,667 | $56,875 | $35,417 |
$40,833
Average Earnings
$53,333
Average Male
$27,167
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
100% of Rensselaer 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 | 239 | 11 | 4.6% |
| Black | 8 | 8 | 100% |
7.25%
Overall Poverty Rate
10%
Male Poverty Rate
4.93%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Rensselaer is Black, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Rensselaer is White, with 4.6% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 5.66%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 21.33%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 15.05% |
| Some College | 7.14% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 5.45% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 66.67% |
| Female Employed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $102,500 | $102,594 |
| Households | $80,625 | $85,493 |
| Married Families | $103,750 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $38,750 | $44,959 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
56.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
61.4%
Male Marriage Rate
52.9%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 20-34, 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
19
Number of Veterans
19
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 8 |
| Vietnam | 6 |
| Korea | 2 |
| Second Gulf War | 1 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 8 |
| 75+ | 7 |
| 65 to 74 | 4 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 19 | 10.67% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
52.63%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
54.4%
Labor Force Participation
52.9%
Employment Rate
2.7%
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
65.27%
Born in Rensselaer
100%
Native Born
0%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
100% of Rensselaer residents were born in the United States, with 65.27% 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 | 255 | 0 | 0% |
| 2028 | 255 | 1 | 0.39% |
| 2027 | 254 | 1 | 0.4% |
| 2026 | 253 | 0 | 0% |
| 2025 | 253 | 1 | 0.4% |
| 2024 | 252 | 0 | 0% |
| 2023 | 252 | 2 | 0.8% |
| 2022 | 250 | 0 | 0% |
| 2021 | 250 | 0 | 0% |
| 2020 | 250 | 21 | 9.17% |
| 2019 | 229 | 1 | 0.44% |
| 2018 | 228 | 0 | 0% |
| 2017 | 228 | 0 | 0% |
| 2016 | 228 | 2 | 0.88% |
| 2015 | 226 | -3 | -1.31% |
| 2014 | 229 | 2 | 0.88% |
| 2013 | 227 | -1 | -0.44% |
| 2012 | 228 | -1 | -0.44% |
| 2011 | 229 | 2 | 0.88% |
| 2010 | 227 | 0 | 0% |