Shell Knob, MO Profile: Facts & Data

The Shell Knob CDP⁽¹⁾ had a population of 1,310 as of July 1, 2024. Shell Knob ranks in the lower quartile for Population Density and Diversity Index when compared to the other cities, towns and Census Designated Places (CDPs) in Missouri. See peer rankings below.

The primary coordinate point for Shell Knob is located at latitude 36.6323 and longitude -93.6344 in Barry County. The formal boundaries for the Shell Knob Census Designated Place encompass a land area of 8.19 sq. miles and a water area of 2.64 sq. miles. Barry County is in the Central time zone (GMT -6).

While the primary coordinates for Shell Knob Census Designated Place are located in Barry County, it should be noted that the formal boundaries for this community also extend into and Stone County.

The Shell Knob Census Designated Place has a U1 Census Class Code which indicates a census designated place with an official federally recognized name. It also has a Functional Status Code of "S" which identifies a statistical entity.

A Census Designated Place (CDP) is a statistical counterpart to a self-governing (incorporated) place such as a city, town, or village. A CDP is not a legal entity and has no governmental functions.

Shell Knob, MO Data & Demographics (As of July 1, 2024)

POPULATION
Total Population	1,310 (100%)
Population in Households	1,310 (100.0%)
Population in Families	962 (73.4%)
Population in Group Quarters¹	0
Population Density	138
Diversity Index²	15


INCOME
Median Household Income	$49,834
Average Household Income	$76,397
% of Income for Mortgage⁴	42%
Per Capita Income	$35,924
Wealth Index⁵	88
Socioeconomic Status Index⁶	Moderate (57.8)

HOUSING
Total HU (Housing Units)	1,304 (100%)
Owner Occupied HU	558 (42.8%)
Renter Occupied HU	58 ( 4.4%)
Vacant Housing Units	688 (52.8%)
Median Home Value	$333,673
Average Home Value	$375,403
Housing Affordability Index³	62

HOUSEHOLDS
Total Households	616
Average Household Size	2.13
Family Households	389
Average Family Size	2.00

NOTES

Group Quarters - a place where people live or stay in a group living arrangement. Includes college residents halls, nursing facilities, military barracks, and correctional facilities.
The Diversity Index is a scale of 0 to 100 that represents the likelihood that two persons, chosen at random from the same area, belong to different races or ethnic groups. If an area's entire population belongs to one race AND one ethnic group, then the area has zero diversity. An area's diversity index increases to 100 when the population is evenly divided into two or more race/ethnic groups.
The Housing Affordability Index base is 100 and represents a balance point where a resident with a median household income can normally qualify to purchase a median price home. Values above 100 indicate increased affordability, while values below 100 indicate decreased affordability.
The % of Income for Mortgage quantifies the percentage of median household income dedicated to mortgage payments on a home priced at the median value (assuming a 30-year mortgage and a 20% down payment).
The Wealth Index is based on a number of indicators of affluence including average household income and average net worth, but it also includes the value of material possessions and resources. It represents the wealth of the area relative to the national level. Values above or below 100 represent above-average wealth or below-average wealth compared to the national level.
The Socioeconomic Index ranges from zero (lowest relative status) to 100 (highest relative status). This measure quantifies disparities in social position of an area's inhabitants and is built from a broad range of demographic, housing, and socioeconomic inputs. More information on this measure can be found in Esri's SEI tutorial.

Shell Knob, MO - Peer Comparisons by Rank and Percentile

The table below compares Shell Knob to the other 1,082 incorporated cities, towns and CDPs in Missouri by rank and percentile using July 1, 2024 data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.

GROWTH RATE / YEAR	2020-2024	2024-2029
Population	1.03%	-0.05%
Households	-0.60%	-0.13%
Families		-0.15%
Median Household Income		2.16%
Per Capita Income		2.49%
Owner Occupied HU		0.00%

Variable Description	Rank	Percentile
Total Population	# 321	70th
Population Density	# 976	10th
Median Household Income	# 816	25th
Housing Affordability Index	# 296	27th
Per Capita Income	# 362	67th
Diversity Index	# 810	25th

Shell Knob, MO Profile: Facts & Data

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Shell Knob, MO Data & Demographics (As of July 1, 2024)

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