Shell Knob is a CDP located in Barry County Missouri. Shell Knob has a 2024 population of 1,421. Shell Knob is currently growing at a rate of 0.21% annually and its population has increased by 8.81% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,306 in 2020.
The average household income in Shell Knob is $75,872 with a poverty rate of 16.54%. The median age in Shell Knob is 59.5 years: 58.7 years for males, and 59.7 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Shell Knob was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,077 | 74.53% |
| Two or more races | 240 | 16.61% |
| Native American | 100 | 6.92% |
| Asian | 15 | 1.04% |
| Other race | 13 | 0.9% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Native American
Asian
Other race
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 686 | 2.11 | 84.8 | 15.2 |
| Married | 378 | 2.31 | 93.1 | 6.9 |
| Non Family | 232 | 1.33 | 85.8 | 14.2 |
| Female | 63 | 2.86 | 49.2 | 50.8 |
| Male | 13 | 6.46 | 0 | 100 |
2.43
Average Family Size
2.11
Average Household Size
84.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 102 | 8.56% |
| Associates Degree | 124 | 10.41% |
| Bachelors Degree | 196 | 16.46% |
| Graduate Degree | 44 | 3.69% |
| High School Graduate | 576 | 48.36% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 15 | 1.26% |
| Some College | 134 | 11.25% |
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 | 879 | 793 | 211 |
| 2+ Races | 228 | 228 | 14 |
| Hispanic | 164 | 148 | 0 |
| Native American | 56 | 40 | 9 |
| Asian | 15 | 0 | 0 |
| Other Race | 13 | 13 | 6 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among other race people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among other race people with a rate of 46.15%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $85,294 | $86,324 | $71,471 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $24,886 | $18,618 | $37,616 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $5,938 | $0 |
| Overall | $44,205 | $47,847 | $38,459 |
| Some College | $72,973 | $73,395 | $0 |
$44,205
Average Earnings
$47,847
Average Male
$38,459
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
97.21% of Shell Knob residents speak only English, while 2.79% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 2.22% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,077 | 226 | 20.98% |
| Other | 13 | 13 | 100% |
16.54%
Overall Poverty Rate
20.06%
Male Poverty Rate
13.07%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Shell Knob is Other, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Shell Knob is White, with 20.98% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 5.09%. Among those working part-time, it was 6.21%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 20.57%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 23.08% |
| Some College | 13.95% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 12.08% |
| High School | 10.76% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 100% |
| Female Unemployed | 100% |
| Male Employed | 10.42% |
| Female Employed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $63,750 | $82,595 |
| Households | $51,852 | $75,872 |
| Married Families | - | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $37,375 | $57,317 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
55.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
62.9%
Male Marriage Rate
49.1%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is Over 65.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
131
Number of Veterans
124
Male Veterans
7
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 37 |
| Second Gulf War | 15 |
| First Gulf War | 15 |
| Korea | 13 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 68 |
| 65 to 74 | 26 |
| 55 to 64 | 22 |
| 35 to 54 | 15 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 89 | 9.24% |
| 2+ Races | 42 | 18.42% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
7.63%
Veteran Poverty Rate
29.77%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
47.4%
Labor Force Participation
45.2%
Employment Rate
4.6%
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
31.76%
Born in Shell Knob
98.96%
Native Born
1.04%
Foreign Born
1.04%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
98.96% of Shell Knob residents were born in the United States, with 31.76% having been born in Missouri. 1.04% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1,421 | 3 | 0.21% |
| 2023 | 1,418 | 3 | 0.21% |
| 2022 | 1,415 | -164 | -10.39% |
| 2021 | 1,579 | 273 | 20.9% |
| 2020 | 1,306 | 215 | 19.71% |
| 2019 | 1,091 | -155 | -12.44% |
| 2018 | 1,246 | 171 | 15.91% |
| 2017 | 1,075 | -267 | -19.9% |
| 2016 | 1,342 | -133 | -9.02% |
| 2015 | 1,475 | -93 | -5.93% |
| 2014 | 1,568 | 145 | 10.19% |
| 2013 | 1,423 | -81 | -5.39% |
| 2012 | 1,504 | 113 | 8.12% |
| 2011 | 1,391 | 12 | 0.87% |
| 2010 | 1,379 | 0 | 0% |