Portageville, MO
Full City Profile · Missouri
2.5
/5.0
C+
Fair
2,869
Population
1,406/sq mi density
$36,924
Median Income
$27,177 per capita
$150,000
Home Value
$106,887 Zillow
$788
Median Rent
37.7% income on rent
59°F
Avg Temperature
295
Violent Crime/100K
921 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.4 / 5.0
$36,924 median income, 5.9% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.4 / 5.0
$150,000 home value, $788/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
295 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Population Overview
Total Population
2,869
Census 2023
Population Density
1,406
per square mile
Land Area
2.0
square miles (5.3 km²)
Median Age
39.0 yrs
0% below US avg (38.9 yrs)
Gender Distribution
46.6%
Male
53.4%
Female
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 71% US: 61.6% |
| Black | 11.4% US: 12.4% |
| Hispanic | 0.5% US: 18.7% |
| Asian | 0% US: 5.9% |
| Other | 17.1% |
City vs. U.S. Average
White
71%
Black
11.4%
Hispanic
0.5%
Asian
0%
Thin line = U.S. average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 97.8% US: 78.5% |
| Spanish | 3.2% US: 13.4% |
City vs. U.S. Average
English Only
97.8%
Spanish
3.2%
Thin line = U.S. average
Social Characteristics
Foreign Born
1.7%
Veterans
3.5%
42% below US avg (6%)
Disability
18.7%
44% above US avg (13%)
Health Insurance Coverage
87.0%
5% below US avg (91.4%)
Uninsured
13.0%
51% above US avg (8.6%)
Complete Demographics Data
Population
| Total Population | 2,869 |
| Population Year | 2023 |
| Population Density | 1,406 / sq mi |
| Land Area | 2.0 sq mi |
| Median Age | 39.0 years |
Gender
| Male | 46.6% |
| Female | 53.4% |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 71.0% |
| Black or African American | 11.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0.5% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
Language
| English Only | 97.8% |
| Spanish | 3.2% |
Social Indicators
| Foreign Born | 1.7% |
| Veterans | 3.5% |
| Disability | 18.7% |
| Health Insurance | 87.0% |
| Uninsured | 13.0% |
| Broadband Access | 85.2% |